Electrical Engineering Manager

Industrial Engineering / Petrochemical / Oil and Gas

Location | Working Pattern | Salary
Chichester, West Sussex | Primarily site-based (flexibility available) | £50,000-£70,000 + car/allowance + great benefits

About the Company

A specialist engineering organisation supporting major industrial and energy-sector clients across the UK and internationally. The business designs and delivers complex engineered systems used in hazardous environments and is undergoing a period of growth and transformation, strengthening its leadership structure to support future projects and long-term capability.

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to shape and lead the future of an electrical engineering function during a key transition
• High level of ownership and visibility within a collaborative engineering environment
• Chance to influence processes, team development, and technical standards
• Work closely with senior stakeholders across engineering, projects, and commercial teams
• Strong relationships with customers by building long-term relationships through proactive engagement

The Role – What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and support a EC&I team covering electrical design, instrumentation, and commissioning activities
• Take ownership of electrical aspects across projects from concept through to FAT and delivery
• Review and approve technical documentation including drawings, specifications, and design outputs
• Support project delivery by working closely with mechanical, commercial, and project teams
• Specify and select electrical and instrumentation components for complex industrial systems
• Contribute to process improvements and help build structure within the engineering function
• Provide technical input into tenders and customer-facing activities

This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll oversee technical delivery while helping shape the direction of the department as it evolves.

The Person – What We’re Looking For

• Strong EC&I background within heavy industry, petrochemical, oil & gas, or similar environments
• Experience in electrical design, instrumentation, and control systems (PLC/SCADA awareness beneficial)
• Knowledge of hazardous area environments (ATEX/COMPEX exposure highly desirable)
• Able to lead, mentor, and support a small technical team
• Comfortable collaborating across departments and engaging with customers
• Practical, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to challenge and be challenged
• HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, or substantial relevant industry experience
• Able to travel to customers’ sites as and when required

What You’ll Get

• Corporate benefits
• Car allowance or company car
• Pension and additional company benefits
• Flexible start/finish times and some working flexibility
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing engineering team

To apply for this career-defining role please do forward your CV.