At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative electrical design projects in oil and gas sectors.
- Company: Join Whessoe Engineering, a global leader with 200 years of excellence.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, hybrid options, and a fantastic benefits package.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact on complex projects while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in oil and gas.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.
Location: Darlington, Co Durham
Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time
Closing Date: Aug 21st, 2026
Are you a Senior Electrical Engineer looking for the opportunity to lead innovative design projects in the oil and gas and petrochemical sectors? 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?
- 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
What we’re looking for
- 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
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering business that offers flexibility, career progression and the chance to work on complex and rewarding projects within a highly regarded team environment.
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Contact Details:
Wolviston Management Services Ltd Recruitment Team
