Electrical Engineering Lead

Job Description

Electrical Engineering Lead
Chichester
Permanent, full-time 
Competitive salary plus benefits

The Electrical Engineering Lead will be primarily based in the office managing the day to day operations of the electrical design and commissioning team including high level process and electrical design & instrumentation selection.

This will also include assisting with preparation & conducting system inspections (FATs) with customers in attendance and assisting with onsite commissioning and varied tasks at times and as such, you will be required to travel to customer sites.

More about the role:

• Manage and support Electrical Design and Commissioning team including annual appraisals 
• Responsibility for all electrical and commissioning aspects of projects
• Grow and develop the team to support company growth
• Review/develop project maps, leading to placement of Purchase Order requests
• Manage approval process for electrical designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications. (P&ID, Technical Drawings, Wiring Diagrams, Instrument Hook-ups, Control Philosophy documents, Functional Design Specs etc)
• Participate/support in activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, resolving engineering design and test problems.
• Propose/Review suitable electrical components for projects (Instrumentation, Valves, Pumps, Switch Gear, PLCs etc)
• Support/Participation in Factory Acceptance Test planning and execution
• Provide technical support to commercial team on project tenders
• Manage project schedule and provide updates to project managers and/or customers 
• Develop/maintain knowledge & understanding Explosive Atmospheres (ISO/IEC 80079-34) 
• Any other duties for which you are experienced and qualified and capable of undertaking that will add value and at the request of Line Manager or other Senior Management.

Qualifications

About you:

• Minimum HNC Level  in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
•  Experience in an electrical design field.
• Committed to a career in the Electrical Engineering Profession
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Sound knowledge of IT, including use of Microsoft applications.
• Awareness & understanding of Quality, Environmental, Safety & Explosive Atmospheres Standards & working procedures.
• Use of design software (AutoCAD LT).
• Understanding of controllers / PLCs / VSDs.
• Ability to perform related administration tasks.
• To be able to work independently & as part of a team.
• Possess good time management skills, being punctual and organised.
• Knowledge of the Petrochemical industry / ATEX Requirements / Similar Engineering environment an advantage

About us:

At Adler and Allan Group, we're not just a company – we're environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. We're a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top-tier environmental, energy and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is clear: safeguarding the environment, minimising operational disruptions, and supporting sustainability goals for our valued clients.

Additional Information

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.