Principal Electrical Engineer

Location: Leatherhead, UK

Start Date: ASAP

Project: LNG

We are seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer for a long-term contract role. The position requires full-time office attendance and offers an opportunity to work on LNG FEED projects. This is a contract position with an initial 12‑month period with the possibility for renewal, the contract is inside IR35 on a PAYE basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for voltages up to 132 kV, including overhead lines and reactive power compensation.
• Develop designs for electrical distribution systems, grid interfacing, protection requirements, and brownfield modifications.
• Work on conceptual, pre‑FEED, study, or FEED phases for gas processing or LNG projects.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 years of experience in engineering consultancy, machinery manufacturing, or end‑user environments.
• Strong background in gas processing or LNG projects.
• Knowledge of relevant standards and grid code requirements.

The next step

We have an exceptional team in place, and we are pleased to be able to appoint a further person to our growing business. We are aware that you may not ‘tick all the boxes’, but if you believe you can genuinely offer some valuable skills and experience to our business, please in the first instance contact our recruitment partner Airswift.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering, Design, and Consulting

Industries

• Construction, Design Services, and Engineering Services