Electrical Engineering Manager

Electrical Engineering Manager
Industrial Engineering / Petrochemical / Oil and Gas
Location | Working Pattern | Salary
Chichester, West Sussex | Primarily site-based (flexibility available) | £50,000-£70,000 + car/allowance + great benefits
About the Company
A specialist engineering organisation supporting major industrial and energy-sector clients across the UK and internationally. The business designs and delivers complex engineered systems used in hazardous environments and is undergoing a period of growth and transformation, strengthening its leadership structure to support future projects and long-term capability.
Why This Role?
* Opportunity to shape and lead the future of an electrical engineering function during a key transition
* High level of ownership and visibility within a collaborative engineering environment
* Chance to influence processes, team development, and technical standards
* Work closely with senior stakeholders across engineering, projects, and commercial teams
* Strong relationships with customers by building long-term relationships through proactive engagement
The Role – What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead and support a EC&I team covering electrical design, instrumentation, and commissioning activities
* Take ownership of electrical aspects across projects from concept through to FAT and delivery
* Review and approve technical documentation including drawings, specifications, and design outputs
* Support project delivery by working closely with mechanical, commercial, and project teams
* Specify and select electrical and instrumentation components for complex industrial systems
* Contribute to process improvements and help build structure within the engineering function
* Provide technical input into tenders and customer-facing activities
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll oversee technical delivery while helping shape the direction of the department as it evolves.
The Person – What We’re Looking For
* Strong EC&I background within heavy industry, petrochemical, oil & gas, or similar environments
* Experience in electrical design, instrumentation, and control systems (PLC/SCADA awareness beneficial)
* Knowledge of hazardous area environments (ATEX/COMPEX exposure highly desirable)
* Able to lead, mentor, and support a small technical team
* Comfortable collaborating across departments and engaging with customers
* Practical, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to challenge and be challenged
* HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, or substantial relevant industry experience
* Able to travel to customers’ sites as and when required
What You’ll Get
* Corporate benefits
* Car allowance or company car
* Pension and additional company benefits
* Flexible start/finish times and some working flexibility
* Opportunity to play a key role in a growing engineering team
To apply for this career-defining role please do forward your CV