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Permanent

Head of Engineering

London
money-bag £110000 - £120000/annum Package Included
Posted 6 days ago

PSR Solutions are currently recruiting for Head of Engineering role in London. This will be working for a well established contractor within the Rail, M&E and Civils experience.







Key Responsibilities

  • Leadership & Team Building

    • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing Electrical Engineering team.

    • Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous development.

  • Technical Oversight & Design

    • Lead the design and assurance of complex electrical systems (LV/HV up to 33kV, lighting, CMS, SCADA, UPS, BMS, etc.).

    • Ensure full compliance with safety standards, industry regulations (including BS 7671 and ATEX), and internal processes.

  • Strategic & Operational Development

    • Establish and enhance internal design capability, processes, and tools.

    • Drive technical input into tenders, business development, and client engagements.

  • Governance & Safety

    • Oversee peer reviews, technical audits, and post-project learning.

    • Support investigations and ensure engineering safety across all project phases.

  • Continuous Improvement & Innovation

    • Lead initiatives around BIM integration, compliance, sustainability, and digital engineering.

    • Champion CPD, knowledge sharing, and the embedding of best practices.







Skills & Experience



Essential:

  • Expertise across electrical design, process systems, hazardous area compliance, and BIM integration.

  • In-depth experience in LV/HV systems, protective devices, control systems (SCADA, DCS, PLC), and power distribution.

  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills with a track record of team and capability development.

  • Clear understanding of CDM, DSEAR, and electrical safety legislation.







Qualifications



Essential:

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering.

  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a relevant institution (IET, IMechE, CIBSE).

  • NEBOSH Construction Certificate.

  • BS 7671 (18th Edition) & C&G 2391-52 (Inspection & Testing).

  • Full UK Driving Licence.







Competencies & Behaviours

  • Decisive, adaptable, and collaborative under pressure.

  • Excellent communication skills at all organisational levels.

  • Strong client-facing ability-able to balance commercial and technical needs.

  • Committed to mentoring, CPD, and national travel when required.

  • Fluent in English (written and verbal); confident in technical reporting.







Experience Required

  • Minimum 15 years'' experience in infrastructure or heavy industrial projects.

  • Strong hands-on background as a Design Engineer, Project Engineer, and Commissioning Engineer.

  • Ideally has worked across both contractor and client-side roles, with exposure to Network Rail CRE responsibilities

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