Senior Electrical Engineer

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?

• 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.

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. If you’re a Senior Electrical Engineer seeking your next challenge, we would be pleased to hear from you.