Senior Electrical Engineer

SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Location: Farnborough, UK – Hybrid Contract Duration: Initial contract until 31 December 2027 (renewable inside IR35) Job Status: Full-Time Start Date: ASAP Account Manager: Anthony Hughes Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to provide client-side technical authority and engineering governance for a major processing plant project currently in the Feasibility Study phase. Acting as the Owner's representative, you will ensure the technical integrity, quality, and maturity of Electrical (Industrial and Power Systems) deliverables, working closely with EPCM contractors and multidisciplinary teams to support project development through feasibility and execution. Responsibilities Act as the Owner’s technical authority for Electrical and Power Systems engineering scopes Ensure engineering deliverables are safe, fit-for-purpose, constructible, operable, and aligned with project objectives Lead technical reviews and provide engineering assurance across feasibility and execution phases Review and validate contractor engineering deliverables for compliance with project standards and governance requirements Support project decision gates by ensuring engineering maturity and readiness for approval Ensure electrical designs contribute to constructability, operability, safety, and sustainability objectives Manage engineering changes and coordinate technical interfaces across disciplines Identify and manage discipline-specific technical, operational, and safety risks Support procurement, vendor engagement, and long-lead equipment planning activities Ensure engineering deliverables are completed in line with project schedules and budgets Work closely with EPCM contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to support successful project execution Promote continuous improvement and the incorporation of lessons learned into project delivery Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline Specialisation in Industrial Electrical Systems and Power Systems Chartered Engineer status or membership with a recognised UK engineering institution Minimum 10 years' experience as a registered Electrical Engineer Extensive experience delivering large-scale industrial, mining, infrastructure, or energy projects Previous experience working within an Owner's Team environment Strong EPCM project experience, including engineering development, procurement, vendor management, contract management, and site support Experience supporting projects exceeding $500M total installed cost, with larger megaproject experience highly desirable Strong understanding of international electrical engineering standards and regulatory requirements Experience participating in HAZID, HAZOP, and multidisciplinary design reviews Knowledge of risk management, change management, engineering governance, and stage-gate project delivery processes Strong understanding of engineering assurance, technical authority, and engineering maturity assessments Experience with project management and planning tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Aconex Strong understanding of BIM methodologies and data-centric project delivery Advanced English communication skills Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and decision-making capabilities The Next Step This is an excellent opportunity to join a major capital project and play a key role in providing electrical engineering leadership, governance, and technical assurance across feasibility and execution phases. If you have extensive experience within large-scale EPCM or Owner’s Team environments and are looking for your next challenge, please apply or contact the recruitment partner for further information.