Head of Electrical Engineering
3 days ago
City of London
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