Electrical Engineering Manager

Electrical Engineering Manager

Reporting to the Head of Operations

Based in: North London (Remote)

Salary: Negotiable - Whilst all salaries are graded, Sembcorp are keen to attract, retain and develop the highest calibre of colleague. The company also offer a market leading benefits package and annual bonus.

Position overview:

As the Electrical Engineering Manager for the business, you will report to the Head of Operations and provide leadership, technical governance, and engineering support across all electrical assets and activities. This includes troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, maintenance management, HV switching operations, electrical installations, modifications, and capital projects, ensuring all work is completed in compliance with relevant legislation, industry regulations, IET Wiring Regulations, and British Standards. You will act as the business's Technical Authority for Electrical Engineering, providing expert guidance and assurance across all high-voltage and low-voltage systems. The role is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electrical assets through the development of engineering standards, maintenance strategies, asset management plans, and continuous improvement initiatives. As the lead electrical engineering professional within the organisation, you will provide technical leadership across reactive and proactive maintenance activities, major projects, root cause investigations, plant modifications, and cross-functional business support. You will work closely with Operations and the wider Sembcorp engineering teams to optimise asset performance, reliability, availability, and lifecycle management. The Electrical Engineering Manager will play a key role in the development and implementation of electrical engineering strategies, supporting business growth, operational excellence, and the successful delivery of new technologies and initiatives. You will lead and mentor electrical engineering personnel, contractors, and specialist service providers, ensuring technical competency and adherence to company standards. A strong commitment to health, safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence is essential. You will be expected to demonstrate visible leadership in safety, promote best practice, and ensure the business maintains its first-class safety culture while delivering safe and sustainable performance across all electrical assets.

Key responsibilities:

Support the team who are made up of mechanically biased engineers Nationally

Act as the electrical expert with a hands-on approach

Carry out testing, inspection and rectification works on electrical equipment across our fleet of engines and associated equipment

Assemble, install, test, certify and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus and fixtures

Plan and carry out projects in conjunction with the Operations Support team

Monitor, adjust and identify faults as required, propose upgrades as required to eliminate obsolescence

Schedule and undertake periodic maintenance on all electrical equipment, components, and installations • Responsible for HV and LV planned maintenance contract on existing and new sites.

Provide strong leadership to the Electrical team, providing guidance, coaching and collaboration within the team

Create SWI (Safe Work Instructions) documentation for operation of HV switchgear in line with Closure of FCB and/or Isolation and Earthing of HV switchgear.

Co-ordinate and conduct onsite training of completed SWI to FSE’s including approval of authorization.

Managing site planned and reactive electrical works i.e. lighting repairs, distribution boards PAT Testing etc.

Liaising with DNO/HV Contractors regarding planned outages and site issues

Liaising with Gas network operators regarding planned outages and site issues.

Providing technical support on Ops site based issues both electrical/control and process orientated.

Update and maintain electrical and process documentation.

Managing contractors and other third party relationships and Contract documentation as required

Support the HOO in the completion of project work (Electrical requirement specifically) as and when required

Assist the integration of meter data collection when required

Act as the Authorising Engineer for the Flex Business combining the audit and review of AP’s and SAP’s to ensure Operational are performed in alignment with the Sembcorp standards and safely.

Support the HOO CAPEX / OPEX development

Support the company in increasing profitability by managing resources efficiently and making necessary recommendations

Consider and produce designs for control systems or electrical installations that comply with 18th Electrical Regulations, UK good practice and ensure they are fit for purpose

Able to identify continuous improvement ideas and on approval execute accordingly

Able to work autonomously and as part of a team

Support the development of OPEX/CAPEX Items

Collaborate with the wider business on all HV related topics

Be the point of contact for DNO’s and NESO for planned and unplanned outages

Be the technical authority supporting the wider team and third parties involved in the HV Network

To be considered for the role you will have:

City and Guilds electrical qualification 18th Edition

Recognized apprenticeship

HV SAP or Authorising Engineer

5 years’ experience excluding post apprenticeship qualification in a management position

Experience with BESS (Utility or Grid scale)

Experience with Gas peaking plant

Experience in carrying out testing and inspection, reactive maintenance works and minor installation works

Modifying control panels and understanding electrical schematics

Previous experience of modifying electrical schematics

Experience of PLC’s, using them to fault find or carrying out minor modifications

A good all round level of fault finding exposure would be required

industry experience would be advantageous

HV Operational Plant Experience would be beneficial including HV systems/Switching and protection systems

Previous experience of working with Thermography equipment and carrying out inspections is preferred

Full driving licence, as operational sites are located throughout Great Britain

Right to work in the UK is essential

Awareness of ATEX / DSEAR regulations would be desirable

Experience of working with PLC’s of various types is required

Knowledge or experience of PAT Testing would be ideal

Alternator and commissioning experience would be advantageous

Experience of Cummins or Jenbacher engines would be beneficial

For more information on this opportunity please contact your retained recruitment partner Adam Pearson at Imperial Recruitment Group.

Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed