Electrical Engineering Manager in Chichester

Electrical Engineering Manager Industrial Engineering / Petrochemical / Oil and Gas Location | Working Pattern | Salary Chichester, West Sussex | Primarily site-based (flexibility available) | £50,000-£70,000 + car/allowance + great benefits About the Company A specialist engineering organisation supporting major industrial and energy-sector clients across the UK and internationally. The business designs and delivers complex engineered systems used in hazardous environments and is undergoing a period of growth and transformation, strengthening its leadership structure to support future projects and long-term capability. Why This Role? * Opportunity to shape and lead the future of an electrical engineering function during a key transition * High level of ownership and visibility within a collaborative engineering environment * Chance to influence processes, team development, and technical standards * Work closely with senior stakeholders across engineering, projects, and commercial teams * Strong relationships with customers by building long-term relationships through proactive engagement The Role – What You’ll Be Doing * Lead and support a EC&I team covering electrical design, instrumentation, and commissioning activities * Take ownership of electrical aspects across projects from concept through to FAT and delivery * Review and approve technical documentation including drawings, specifications, and design outputs * Support project delivery by working closely with mechanical, commercial, and project teams * Specify and select electrical and instrumentation components for complex industrial systems * Contribute to process improvements and help build structure within the engineering function * Provide technical input into tenders and customer-facing activities This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll oversee technical delivery while helping shape the direction of the department as it evolves. The Person – What We’re Looking For * Strong EC&I background within heavy industry, petrochemical, oil & gas, or similar environments * Experience in electrical design, instrumentation, and control systems (PLC/SCADA awareness beneficial) * Knowledge of hazardous area environments (ATEX/COMPEX exposure highly desirable) * Able to lead, mentor, and support a small technical team * Comfortable collaborating across departments and engaging with customers * Practical, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to challenge and be challenged * HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, or substantial relevant industry experience * Able to travel to customers’ sites as and when required What You’ll Get * Corporate benefits * Car allowance or company car * Pension and additional company benefits * Flexible start/finish times and some working flexibility * Opportunity to play a key role in a growing engineering team To apply for this career-defining role please do forward your CV