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Electrical Engineer

DATS Recruitment LtdSouthwark, South East London🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 23 Sept 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£50 - £55/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Southwark, South East London, United Kingdom
Posted
4 days ago
Microsoft Excel

Job Description

Electrical Engineer (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)<br />Location: London (Hybrid – 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home)<br />Rate: £50-55 per hour - outside IR35 Limited Company!<br />We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a specialist engineering team on a 12-month fixed-term contract with hydrid working available. This is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging single point mooring (SPM) projects supporting FPSO and FSO facilities within the oil &amp; gas sector.<br />Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality electrical engineering documentation, supporting vendors and site teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.<br />Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review Ex equipment datasheets.
  • Develop and maintain electrical load lists.
  • Perform cable sizing and voltage drop calculations.
  • Prepare and review specifications for electrical equipment and LV switchboards.
  • Review vendor documentation to ensure compliance with project specifications.
  • Liaise with equipment vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Provide technical support and interface with site teams where required.<br />About You<br />To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
  • Around 5+ years' experience in electrical engineering (applications from more experienced engineers are welcome).
  • Experience within the oil &amp; gas, petrochemical, or a similar process industry.
  • Good understanding of industrial communication networks.
  • Strong knowledge of IEC 60079 standards.
  • Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with experience preparing technical documentation and managing engineering spreadsheets.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.<br />Desirable Experience<br />While not essential, experience in any of the following would be advantageous:
  • Instrumentation engineering.
  • LV switchboard packages.
  • Offshore project knowledge
  • FPSO or FSO projects.
  • Single point mooring (SPM) systems.
  • Working with classification societies.<br />If you're an Electrical Engineer looking to apply your expertise to complex offshore/FPSO projects while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.<br />Please note: Candidates will require existing eligibility to work in the UK to be considered for this role

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