Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer



Location: Sunderland



Industries: Mining / Oil & Gas / Rail / Tunnelling / Cement / Heavy Engineering



Company Overview



Our client is a major engineering company based in Sunderland, recently awarded a £200 million project, set to begin in June 2025. They are seeking two experienced Senior Electrical Engineers to play a key role in the successful execution of this high-value project.



Role Overview



The Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the electrical engineering and technical aspects of the project. The role focuses on the execution of electrical design, specification, and procurement, ensuring that all project deliverables meet the required safety, quality, and technical standards.



This role requires close collaboration with technical, process, design, and project engineers, as well as subcontractors and client stakeholders, to manage project deliverables and mitigate risks.



Key Responsibilities



Project Execution: Ensure electrical engineering tasks are well-defined, controlled, and aligned with safety and technical deliverables.

Technical Coordination: Act as the primary technical contact for clients, clarifying scope and responding to technical queries.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with designers, engineers, project managers, and subcontractors to ensure smooth execution.

Concept Design & Estimation: Support bids and proposals with concept design, component requirements, load schedules, and engineering time estimations.

Electrical Design & Procurement: Lead detailed design, specification, and procurement of electrical and control systems for material handling in challenging environments.

Risk & Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with UK regulations, CE/UKCA marking, ATEX regulations, and IET Wiring Regulations (latest edition).

Client Meetings & Support: Participate in client discussions, providing technical expertise and supporting value engineering processes.

Continuous Improvement: Contribute to value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives within the electrical engineering domain.



Key Requirements



Qualifications:



HNC in Electrical and/or Controls Engineering (or equivalent).

Experience:



Experience leading a team of electrical engineers in a contract-based environment.

Background in detailed design, specification, and procurement of electrical/control systems for heavy engineering projects (Mining, Oil & Gas, Rail, Tunnelling, Cement, etc.).

Knowledge of mechanical processes and how they integrate with electrical systems.

Experience in the assessment, design, and selection of electrical distribution, control, and protection schemes.

Technical Knowledge:



Familiarity with IET Wiring Regulations (latest edition).

Understanding of CE/UKCA regulatory compliance and design risk assessments.

Appreciation of ATEX regulations and their impact on process design and equipment selection.

Soft Skills:



Ability to participate and contribute in client meetings.

Strong understanding of value engineering and continuous improvement methodologies.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.



What’s on Offer?



✔ Competitive salary

✔ Annual bonus

✔ Pension scheme

✔ Generous holiday allowance

✔ Opportunity to work on a £200 million high-profile project

✔ Career progression within a leading engineering company