Electrical Engineering Manager in Oxford

Reporting to the Head of Operations

Based in: North London (Remote)

Salary: Negotiable - Whilst all salaries are graded, Sembcorp are keen to attract, retain and develop the highest calibre of colleague. The company also offers a market leading benefits package and annual bonus.

Position overview: As the Electrical Engineering Manager for the business, you will report to the Head of Operations and provide leadership, technical governance, and engineering support across all electrical assets and activities. This includes troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, maintenance management, HV switching operations, electrical installations, modifications, and capital projects, ensuring all work is completed in compliance with relevant legislation, industry regulations, IET Wiring Regulations, and British Standards. You will act as the business's Technical Authority for Electrical Engineering, providing expert guidance and assurance across all high-voltage and low-voltage systems. The role is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electrical assets through the development of engineering standards, maintenance strategies, asset management plans, and continuous improvement initiatives.

As the lead electrical engineering professional within the organisation, you will provide technical leadership across reactive and proactive maintenance activities, major projects, root cause investigations, plant modifications, and cross-functional business support. You will work closely with Operations and the wider Sembcorp engineering teams to optimise asset performance, reliability, availability, and lifecycle management. The Electrical Engineering Manager will play a key role in the development and implementation of electrical engineering strategies, supporting business growth, operational excellence, and the successful delivery of new technologies and initiatives. You will lead and mentor electrical engineering personnel, contractors, and specialist service providers, ensuring technical competency and adherence to company standards. A strong commitment to health, safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence is essential. You will be expected to demonstrate visible leadership in safety, promote best practice, and ensure the business maintains its first-class safety culture while delivering safe and sustainable performance across all electrical assets.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the team who are made up of mechanically biased engineers Nationally
• Act as the electrical expert with a hands-on approach
• Carry out testing, inspection and rectification works on electrical equipment across our fleet of engines and associated equipment
• Assemble, install, test, certify and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus and fixtures
• Plan and carry out projects in conjunction with the Operations Support team
• Monitor, adjust and identify faults as required, propose upgrades as required to eliminate obsolescence
• Schedule and undertake periodic maintenance on all electrical equipment, components, and installations
• Responsible for HV and LV planned maintenance contract on existing and new sites.
• Provide strong leadership to the Electrical team, providing guidance, coaching and collaboration within the team
• Create SWI (Safe Work Instructions) documentation for operation of HV switchgear in line with Closure of FCB and/or Isolation and Earthing of HV switchgear.
• Co-ordinate and conduct onsite training of completed SWI to FSE’s including approval of authorization.
• Managing site planned and reactive electrical works i.e. lighting repairs, distribution boards PAT Testing etc.
• Liaising with DNO/HV Contractors regarding planned outages and site issues
• Liaising with Gas network operators regarding planned outages and site issues.
• Providing technical support on Ops site based issues both electrical/control and process orientated.
• Update and maintain electrical and process documentation.
• Managing contractors and other third party relationships and Contract documentation as required
• Support the HOO in the completion of project work (Electrical requirement specifically) as and when required
• Assist the integration of meter data collection when required
• Act as the Authorising Engineer for the Flex Business combining the audit and review of AP’s and SAP’s to ensure Operational are performed in alignment with the Sembcorp standards and safely.
• Support the HOO CAPEX / OPEX development
• Support the company in increasing profitability by managing resources efficiently and making necessary recommendations
• Consider and produce designs for control systems or electrical installations that comply with 18th Electrical Regulations, UK good practice and ensure they are fit for purpose
• Able to identify continuous improvement ideas and on approval execute accordingly
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Support the development of OPEX/CAPEX Items
• Collaborate with the wider business on all HV related topics
• Be the point of contact for DNO’s and NESO for planned and unplanned outages
• Be the technical authority supporting the wider team and third parties involved in the HV Network

To be considered for the role you will have:

• City and Guilds electrical qualification
• 18th Edition Recognized apprenticeship
• HV SAP or Authorising Engineer
• 5 years’ experience excluding post apprenticeship qualification in a management position
• Experience with BESS (Utility or Grid scale)
• Experience with Gas peaking plant
• Experience in carrying out testing and inspection, reactive maintenance works and minor installation works
• Modifying control panels and understanding electrical schematics
• Previous experience of modifying electrical schematics
• Experience of PLC’s, using them to fault find or carrying out minor modifications
• A good all round level of fault finding exposure would be required; industry experience would be advantageous
• HV Operational Plant Experience would be beneficial including HV systems/Switching and protection systems
• Previous experience of working with Thermography equipment and carrying out inspections is preferred
• Full driving licence, as operational sites are located throughout Great Britain
• Right to work in the UK is essential
• Awareness of ATEX / DSEAR regulations would be desirable
• Experience of working with PLC’s of various types is required
• Knowledge or experience of PAT Testing would be ideal
• Alternator and commissioning experience would be advantageous
• Experience of Cummins or Jenbacher engines would be beneficial

Benefits:

• Competitive basic salary dependent on experience
• Discretionary performance-based bonus
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• Group Income Protection Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Flexible working
• Training and Development

For more information on this opportunity please contact your retained recruitment partner Adam Pearson at Imperial Recruitment Group. Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.