Electrical Engineering Manager
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.