Contract
Lead Electrical Engineer
PWE Recruitment Group
Norwich
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 29 October 2026
Ref: 225660210
Lead Electrical Engineer | FEED | Offshore Energy | NorwichI'm currently supporting a specialist offshore engineering organisation in their search for an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to lead the electrical engineering and design delivery of a Minimum Facilities Jacket Platform FEED project based in Norwich.
This role will suit a senior electrical engineering professional with a strong background in offshore platforms, electrical systems design, FEED execution and multidisciplinary project delivery.Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate Electrical Engineering activities throughout the FEED phase
- Act as the Design Authority for Electrical Systems, providing technical direction across project scopes
- Develop and oversee engineering deliverables including specifications, data sheets, drawings, calculations and technical reports
- Lead the design of HV/LV distribution, MCCs, switchgear, UPS, earthing, lighting, small power and electrical control systems
- Coordinate design reviews and ensure compliance with relevant industry, project and company standards
- Interface with Project Managers, multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, vendors and subcontractors
- Minimum 10 years' experience within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or a similar industry
- Proven experience in electrical systems, distribution and MCC design for offshore platforms
- Strong experience delivering engineering project scopes and multidisciplinary projects
- Strong knowledge of electrical design, calculations and engineering documentation
- Experience with hazardous-area design, including the application of DSEAR and ATEX
- HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline
- 15+ years' experience within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or a similar industry
- Strong HV and LV distribution design experience
- Experience with MCC design
- Experience working on or with top-tier COMAH sites
- Experience providing construction, installation and commissioning support
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