Principal Electrical Engineer in Manchester, North West

Manchester 3 days in the office

Outside IR35

Our Client has a requirement for a Principal/Lead Electrical Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Mancheseter.

Role Purpose:

To act as the client-facing technical lead for electrical engineering on a multi-disciplinary FEED project within the Hydrogen energy sector. This role involves leading the electrical scope, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and delivering high-quality engineering outputs across a complex, high-voltage process plant environment.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Lead the electrical engineering discipline on projects and proposals
• Prepare, check, and approve technical documentation
• Allocate and monitor work to meet project schedules
• Ensure compliance with national/international codes, legislation, and client/company standards
• Develop specifications and requisitions for:
  • HV and LV switchboards
  • Transformers
  • UPS systems, VFDs, Motors
  • Power factor correction
  • Trace-heating and lighting systems
• Prepare installation scopes of work
• Review supplier bids and prepare technical assessments
• Interface with clients and project teams to ensure successful delivery

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering (apprenticeships may be considered)
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (or actively working towards it)
• Strong leadership in a project engineering environment
• Experience with HV system design (up to 33kV)
• Knowledge of HV protection systems (schematics, grading, settings)
• Experience with detailed electrical network design
• Earthing system design and calculations
• Power system analysis (fault level, load flow)
• Specification of electrical equipment for hazardous areas (ATEX/IECEx)
• Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Company Information:

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Principal/Lead Electrical Engineer looking for new employment.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

All round workforce agency covering Recruitment, Payroll and Workforce Management. We are a global recruitment agency specialising in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Water, Rail, Construction, Technology, Aerospace & Defence, Chemicals and Corporate sectors. Our specialist consultants help clients to recruit high quality candidates into temporary, contract and permanent roles at all levels. We proudly support a partnership culture by collaborating and adding value to build lasting client and candidate relationships.

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