Lead/ Principal Electrical Engineer
Contract - Outside of scope of IR35
Location: Manchester
Hybrid: 2 - 3 days per week in office
Duration: 6 months+
We’re mobilising a short-term FEED project within the hydrogen energy sector and are seeking an experienced Lead/Principal Electrical Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team delivering innovative process plant design.
This client-facing role requires deep technical expertise in electrical engineering for large-scale process facilities, and the ability to lead the discipline across design phases with autonomy and precision.
The Role
1. Provide technical leadership for electrical engineering activities on a high-profile hydrogen FEED project
2. Prepare, review, and approve engineering deliverables, including technical specifications, calculations, and drawings
3. Develop equipment and material requisitions for HV/LV switchgear, UPS, VFDs, motors, transformers, lighting, earthing, and more
4. Prepare installation scopes of work and oversee supplier engagement, including technical bid evaluations
5. Allocate tasks within the team and ensure timely, quality-assured delivery aligned with project schedules and client expectations
6. Ensure compliance with all applicable UK and international standards, codes, and safety legislation
Technical Expertise Required
7. HV (33kV and below) system design and protection schemes
8. Protection system design including schematics, grading studies, and setting calculations
9. Power system analysis: fault level calculations, load flow studies, earthing system design
10. Detailed electrical design for complex industrial facilities
11. Specifying and assessing electrical equipment for use in hazardous areas
What You’ll Bring
12. Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering; apprenticeships considered
13. Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or actively working toward this) with a relevant professional body
14. Extensive experience in process plant electrical design, ideally in hydrogen, oil & gas, or industrial sectors
15. Strong understanding of UK legislation, electrical standards, and hazardous area classification
16. Confidence in a client-facing role, with strong communication and leadership skills
This is a key opportunity to take ownership of electrical discipline delivery on a landmark hydrogen infrastructure project. If you're technically confident and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative design environment, we’d like to hear from you.