Senior Electrical Engineer

3 days ago


Darlington England United Kingdom Wolviston Management Services Ltd Full time
Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Darlington, Co Durham

Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time

Closing Date: Apr 3rd, 2025

Ref: 1532883

Are you a Senior Electrical Engineer looking for the opportunity to lead innovative design projects in the oil and gas, and petrochemical industries?

We are exclusively recruiting for a permanent Senior Electrical Engineer on behalf of Whessoe Engineering Ltd, a world-renowned leader in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services. With over 200 years of industry excellence, Whessoe is based in Darlington and is part of the Samsung C&T family, working on large-scale, high-profile projects worldwide.

Why join Whessoe?

  • Flexible working: choose between a 40 or 37-hour workweek, adjusting your hours around core office times (Mon-Thurs: 10am-3pm, Fri: 9am-1pm) to suit your lifestyle
  • Hybrid working: after a familiarisation period, employees can work two days per week from home, with further flexibility available based on individual circumstances
  • Career development: work on cutting-edge electrical engineering projects, leading the design and implementation of electrical systems across multi-disciplinary teams
  • Strong company benefits including 25 days holiday (rising to 28), a holiday purchase scheme, 10% employer pension contributions, free secure parking, life insurance (4x salary), and access to wellbeing initiatives such as regular yoga classes

The role – lead electrical engineering excellence across complex projects

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will lead electrical design projects, supervise engineers, and oversee the technical delivery of electrical engineering solutions. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor electrical engineers and designers, ensuring high-quality project execution
  • Oversee the development and selection of electrical systems and control/distribution schemes
  • Ensure project deliverables are completed on time and within budget
  • Prepare, review, and maintain electrical engineering design documentation
  • Evaluate vendor documentation to ensure compliance with project specifications
  • Manage electrical work within Project Management Consultancy (PMC) projects
  • Support bid development by preparing man-hour and material estimates
  • Conduct engineering analysis, design specification, and procedural work to support high-quality project outcomes

What we’re looking for:

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Extensive experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industries
  • Proficiency in electrical design software (PTW, Trimble, DIALux, StrikeRisk)
  • Strong knowledge of industry codes, standards, and best practices
  • Experience working with overseas clients and external design houses
  • Proven track record as a Senior/Lead Electrical Engineer, demonstrating technical leadership and problem-solving skills

This is a fantastic chance to join a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that offers flexibility, career growth, and an engaging team environment.

If you're a Senior Electrical Engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply Now.

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