Posted 29 July, 2026
Electrical Engineer
DATS Recruitment Ltd
London, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Electrical Engineer (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract) Location: London (Hybrid – 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home) Rate: £50-55 per hour 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 & gas sector. 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. 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. About You 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 & 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. Desirable Experience 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. 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. Please note: Candidates will require existing eligibility to work in the UK to be considered for this role
