Senior Electrical Engineer
Wolviston Management Services
We are exclusively recruiting for a permanent Senior Electrical Engineer on behalf of our client, Whessoe Engineering Ltd — a world-renowned engineering business with over 200 years of industry excellence. Based in Darlington and part of the Samsung C&T family, Whessoe delivers complex, high-profile engineering projects across the hydrocarbon, petrochemical and energy sectors worldwide.
Why join Whessoe?
Whessoe has built a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovation and delivering engineering solutions to some of the most complex projects in the industry. Their expertise across hydrocarbon, petrochemical and energy markets has made them a trusted partner globally. Employees benefit from a collaborative working environment, flexible working arrangements and a genuine commitment to professional development.
Flexible working – choose between a 40 or 37-hour working week, with flexibility around core office hours (Monday to Thursday 10am–3pm and Friday 9am–1pm)
Hybrid working – following an initial familiarisation period, employees can work two days per week from home, with further flexibility considered based on individual circumstances
Career development – work on technically challenging electrical engineering projects, leading the design and implementation of electrical systems across multi-disciplinary teams
Excellent benefits package – including 25 days holiday rising to 28, a holiday purchase scheme, 10% employer pension contribution, free secure parking, life insurance at 4x salary and wellbeing initiatives such as regular yoga classes
The role – leading electrical engineering delivery across complex projects
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will take a lead role in the delivery of electrical design projects, supervising engineers and ensuring the successful technical execution of electrical engineering solutions. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership capability and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality and cost-effective outcomes.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and mentor electrical engineers and designers, ensuring high standards of technical delivery
- Oversee the development and selection of electrical systems, including control and distribution schemes
- Ensure project deliverables are completed to schedule and within budget
- Prepare, review and maintain electrical engineering design documentation
- Evaluate vendor documentation to ensure compliance with project specifications
- Manage electrical engineering activities within Project Management Consultancy (PMC) projects
- Support bid development through the preparation of man-hour estimates and material take-offs
- Carry out engineering analysis, design specification work and procedural development to support successful project delivery
- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering
- Extensive experience within the oil and gas or petrochemical sectors
- Proficiency in electrical design software such as PTW, Trimble, DIALux and StrikeRisk
- Strong knowledge of relevant industry codes, standards and best practice
- Experience working with overseas clients and external design houses
- Proven experience in a Senior or Lead Electrical Engineer position, with demonstrable technical leadership and problem-solving ability
If you’re a Senior Electrical Engineer seeking your next challenge, we would be pleased to hear from you
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