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Electrical Lead

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 56.91 - 75.31 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Reading, Berkshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Electrical Engineering Lead

Belcan Workforce Solutions is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Lead to join a major long-term energy and industrial project based in Reading. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled electrical engineering professional to contribute to the design, review, and delivery of complex power systems on a significant programme of work. The role is offered as an initial 12-month contract with the potential for extension and is primarily site-based, with occasional flexibility to work from home a few days each month.

As the Electrical Engineering Lead, you will provide technical leadership across electrical power systems, supporting the development, review, and implementation of engineering solutions that meet project, regulatory, and industry standards. You will oversee contractor engineering activities, guide design development, review protection schemes, and ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of electrical systems. Responsibilities include power system design and analysis, electrical protection strategies, equipment selection, engineering standards development, risk management, and technical assurance throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful Electrical Engineering Lead will bring extensive experience within large-scale industrial, refining, petrochemical, chemical processing, or energy projects. You will possess a strong understanding of electrical power generation, distribution, protection systems, hazardous area equipment, system modelling, and international engineering standards. Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills are essential.

Key requirements:

Minimum 15 years' relevant electrical engineering experience
Expertise in power systems, protection schemes, relay selection, UPS and power generation systems
Experience delivering engineering solutions within large-scale process, energy, petrochemical, or refining environments
Strong knowledge of IEEE, IEC and other relevant industry standards
Proven ability to lead technical reviews, manage engineering risk, and oversee contractor design activities 

Contract Details:

Location: Reading
Contract: Estimated 12-month duration with extension potential
Working Pattern: Fully site-based with occasional home working flexibility
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
PAYE Rate: £43.17 to £58.46 per hour
Umbrella Rate: £56.91 to £75.31 per hour 

Apply now to join Belcan Workforce Solutions and play a key role in delivering a major engineering programme.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

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