Lead Electrical Engineer - Hybrid - Technical Authority for Complex Energy & Process ProjectsAbout our clientOur client is a modern, fully integrated EPC business delivering complex energy, oil and gas, petrochemical and chemical projects from early concept through FEED and detailed design to execution. Operating as a digitally enabled, multi-discipline engineering team, they partner with major operators and industrial clients to turn next-generation energy and process concepts into operational reality.?The business promotes flexible working, empowerment and career development in an environment that values innovation, collaboration and challenging the status quo in project delivery.?The opportunityAs Lead Electrical Engineer, you will head the Electrical Department from the Hessle office, reporting to the Engineering Manager and working closely with a Functional Head of Discipline. You will manage day-to-day utilisation of the electrical team, ensure high technical quality across all electrical deliverables, and act as a key technical authority both internally and with clients and vendors.?This is a permanent staff position with hybrid working (typically home on Monday and Friday, office Tuesday-Thursday) and flexi-time, offering exposure to a wide portfolio of onshore and potentially offshore projects across concept, FEED and detailed design stages.?What you'll be doingLeading the electrical discipline on multiple projects, ensuring design work and installation comply with all relevant standards, regulations and health and safety requirements.?Acting as the authority for resolution of discipline technical issues and keeping the company aligned with evolving standards, legislation and best practice.?Approving key electrical engineering documentation, including drawings, calculations, technical reports, specifications and risk assessments.?Maintaining and developing the department's skills and competency matrix, coaching and mentoring team members and building a recognised centre of technical excellence.?Interfacing with other disciplines, project delivery, sales, resourcing, clients and vendors, including occasional site visits and on-site commissioning support where required.?About youDegree in Electrical Engineering (HND/HNC considered with strong experience), with Chartered Engineer status preferred and membership of a recognised professional body such as the IET.?Approximately 15 years' electrical design experience within oil and gas, petrochemical, energy or chemical sectors, ideally across concept/feasibility, FEED and detailed design.?At least 5 years in a senior discipline role within an engineering consultancy or EPCM contractor, with strong project involvement from concept through to close-out.?Excellent knowledge of LV and HV systems up to 11 kV, with 33 kV experience preferred, and strong understanding of protection settings, ATEX, cabling and offshore regulations.?Proficient with electrical design tools such as Trimble Amtech and familiar with electrical modelling software, with the ability to read, interpret and create a full range of electrical design drawings.?Commercially aware, highly self-driven, able to manage workloads and motivate a team while contributing enthusiastically to business development activities.This role offers the platform to shape the electrical discipline, influence engineering standards and processes, and build a high-performing team within a growing, progressive EPC business. You will work on diverse, technically challenging projects while enjoying hybrid working, genuine flexibility and strong organisational support for your professional growth.DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationalityJBRP1_UKTJ