Senior Electrical Engineer

Company: First Recruitment Group
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Location: London
Job Description:

Our Client has a requirement for a Senior Electrical Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Heathrow.

Role Purpose:

  • Support electrical maintenance processes across a complex operational infrastructure environment.
  • Develop and improve electrical maintenance procedures, risk assessments and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant electrical regulations, industry standards and safety requirements.
  • Assist with identifying maintenance gaps and implementing solutions to improve operational performance.
  • Provide technical expertise in support of safe, reliable and efficient asset operation.

Job Role Responsibilities:

  • Work with site personnel to develop Electrical Maintenance Procedures, Risk Assessments and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) documentation.
  • Support the rollout and implementation of maintenance procedures across operational sites.
  • Identify gaps within existing maintenance processes and assist with planning corrective actions.
  • Provide technical guidance on electrical maintenance, installation requirements and best practices.
  • Ensure maintenance activities align with applicable industry regulations, standards and guidance.
  • Support compliance relating to hazardous area electrical installations and explosive atmosphere requirements.
  • Contribute to risk identification, assessment and management activities.
  • Engage with stakeholders to promote safe and effective maintenance practices.
  • Provide support and guidance on electrical safety, asset integrity and operational reliability.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

Essential:

  • Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline such as Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering (apprenticeship routes may also be considered).
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status, or evidence of working towards professional registration.
  • 5-10+ years’ engineering experience within relevant or similar sectors.
  • Good knowledge of electrical design, maintenance working practices and installation requirements within aviation or comparable industries.
  • Knowledge of UK electrical legislation, regulations and standards.
  • Experience with hazardous area classification requirements and installations in potentially explosive atmospheres.
  • Understanding of bonding, earthing, inspection and testing requirements.
  • Experience with CE marking requirements for plant and equipment.
  • Knowledge of ATEX, Pressure Equipment Directive (PED), Low Voltage Directive, Machinery Directive and EMC Compliance requirements.
  • Awareness of risk identification, quantification and management processes.
  • Strong understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements.

Desirable:

  • Experience with aviation fuel infrastructure, storage facilities, distribution systems or comparable operational environments.
  • Experience with Joint Inspection Group (JIG) standards and Energy Institute (EI) guidance.
  • Knowledge of cathodic protection systems and associated industry standards.
  • Experience working within highly regulated or safety-critical environments.

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Posted: September 22nd, 2026