Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer – Aviation Fuel Infrastructure

Heathrow Airport | Critical Infrastructure | Hybrid | Long-term Contract | Outside IR35 | Competitive Rate

We're recruiting a Senior Electrical Engineer to develop and deliver electrical maintenance procedures, risk assessments, and planned preventative maintenance programmes for aviation fuel distribution infrastructure at London Heathrow Airport.

This is hands-on technical work. You'll produce electrical maintenance procedures, conduct risk assessments, design PPM programmes, and support site teams in implementing electrical standards and compliance requirements. Your expertise in aviation fuel systems, electrical safety, and hazardous area installations directly impacts safety, compliance, and operational continuity.

Contract Details:
Outside IR35 | Competitive rate | Long-term contract | Hybrid working pattern

• Develop and produce electrical maintenance procedures for aviation fuel distribution infrastructure
• Prepare comprehensive risk assessments for electrical systems and installations
• Design planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes for site-wide implementation
• Support site staff in understanding and implementing electrical procedures
• Provide technical advice on electrical compliance and safety standards

• Identify gaps in electrical maintenance capability and procedures
• Support planning to address capability gaps through procedure enhancement or technical guidance
• Assist site teams in understanding electrical standards and regulatory requirements
• Support continuous improvement in electrical maintenance processes

• Ensure all electrical work complies with aviation fuel industry standards (JIG 2, Energy Institute guidance)
• Maintain expertise in hazardous area electrical installations (ATEX, DSEAR)
• Ensure bonding, earthing, and electrical continuity standards for static electricity control
• Support compliance with UK legislation and international aviation fuel handling standards
• Contribute to HSE risk management and incident investigation where required

• Oversee inspection and testing procedures for electrical installations
• Support cathodic protection systems maintenance (EI 1540 and equivalent)
• Ensure electrical systems in hazardous areas meet strict regulatory requirements
• Maintain audit trails and compliance documentation

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering (or equivalent apprenticeship/professional experience)
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status with a relevant professional body, or demonstrable progress towards professional qualification
• Minimum 5-10+ years' engineering experience in aviation, fuel infrastructure, airport operations, or similar regulated/hazardous area sectors

• JIG 2 (Joint Inspection Group) standard for aviation fuel quality control and airport fuel depot operations
• Energy Institute (E.I.) guidance on aviation fuel handling and technical standards
• Hazardous area electrical installations: ATEX and DSEAR requirements for fuel storage, depots, and hydrant systems
• Bonding and earthing: reliable electrical continuity, main/supplementary bonding, earth electrode resistances, and static electricity control
• Electrical inspection and testing: BS 7671, Comp Ex, and aviation-specific standards
• Cathodic protection systems (EI 1540 and equivalent guidance)
• CE marking compliance: ATEX, PED, Low Voltage Directive, Machinery Directive, EMC Compliance
• UK electrical regulations and standards for hazardous areas and aviation infrastructure
• Risk identification,…