Lead Electrical Engineer

Lead the electrical design of complex offshore oil and gas projects and make a tangible impact on global energy infrastructure.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Lead Electrical Engineer to take ownership of all electrical engineering deliverables across an offshore projects. You will lead technical decision-making, guide a team of engineers, and ensure designs meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and constructability.

If you thrive on challenging, high-profile projects and enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, this role offers career progression, technical authority, and exposure to cutting-edge offshore engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the production and maintenance of all electrical deliverables, including drawings, BOMs, specifications, and datasheets

Ensure electrical designs comply with BS, EN, API, NEC, NEMA, NFPA, ANSI and client standards

Check and review engineers’ drawings, providing constructive feedback and ensuring compliance with calculations and best practices

Design electrical systems and equipment for switchgear, transformers, instrumentation, MCCs, motors, F&G, ESD, LV/HV systems

Ensure hazardous area equipment meets ATEX, NEC, NFPA or equivalent regulations

Manage design documentation and change control within internal systems

Conduct onshore and offshore site surveys and produce detailed reports

Provide technical input during project pricing, engineering, installation, and commissioning

Coordinate third-party electrical support and interface with suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors

Support Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Integration Tests, and respond to technical queries on site

Qualifications & Requirements

HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering; full UK driving license

Minimum 5 years’ experience in oil & gas or petrochemical projects, including topsides electrical design up to 13.8kV

Experience specifying and procuring ASD/VSD and transformer equipment for offshore installations

Proven client-facing experience and ability to lead technical meetings

Strong understanding of NFPA 70/NEC standards

Advanced IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills

Ability to perform calculations and demonstrate technical rigour

Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to work independently under pressure

Professional, approachable, and collaborative with onshore and offshore teams

What’s in it for you

The oil and gas sector offers exciting, high-impact engineering opportunities with career stability and the chance to work on technically challenging offshore projects. This role provides long-term development, team leadership, and exposure to cutting-edge technology.

Competitive contract rate

Technical leadership opportunities

Work on high-profile offshore project with global impact

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Access to industry-standard tools, software, and systems

Exposure to offshore installation, commissioning, and operational activities

Strong focus on health, safety, and quality

Company Overview

Our Client is a global leader in advanced engineering and technology solutions for oil and gas, delivering critical projects worldwide. Trusted for solving complex challenges, they combine technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration to deliver high-quality, safe, and sustainable energy solutions.

Their culture promotes ambition, curiosity, and teamwork, offering engineers the opportunity to grow, take ownership, and make a real impact on offshore projects