Head of Electrical Engineering

Job description

PSR Solutions are currently recruiting for Head of Engineering role in London. This will be working for a well established contractor within the Rail, M&E and Civils experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Building
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing Electrical Engineering team.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous development.
• Technical Oversight & Design
• Lead the design and assurance of complex electrical systems (LV/HV up to 33kV, lighting, CMS, SCADA, UPS, BMS, etc.).
• Ensure full compliance with safety standards, industry regulations (including BS 7671 and ATEX), and internal processes.
• Strategic & Operational Development
• Establish and enhance internal design capability, processes, and tools.
• Drive technical input into tenders, business development, and client engagements.
• Governance & Safety
• Oversee peer reviews, technical audits, and post-project learning.
• Support investigations and ensure engineering safety across all project phases.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Lead initiatives around BIM integration, compliance, sustainability, and digital engineering.
• Champion CPD, knowledge sharing, and the embedding of best practices.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Expertise across electrical design, process systems, hazardous area compliance, and BIM integration.
• In-depth experience in LV/HV systems, protective devices, control systems (SCADA, DCS, PLC), and power distribution.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills with a track record of team and capability development.
• Clear understanding of CDM, DSEAR, and electrical safety legislation.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a relevant institution (IET, IMechE, CIBSE).
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• BS 7671 (18th Edition) & C&G 2391-52 (Inspection & Testing).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Competencies & Behaviours

• Decisive, adaptable, and collaborative under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills at all organisational levels.
• Strong client-facing ability—able to balance commercial and technical needs.
• Committed to mentoring, CPD, and national travel when required.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal); confident in technical reporting.

Experience Required

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in infrastructure or heavy industrial projects.
• Strong hands-on background as a Design Engineer, Project Engineer, and Commissioning Engineer.
• Ideally has worked across both contractor and client-side roles, with exposure to Network Rail CRE responsibilities

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English