Full-Time
Electrical Designer
Outside IR35
Posted on 9/24/2025
Kent
5,001-10,000 employees
Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets
No salary listed
Woking, UK
In Person
 Electrical Engineering (1) |
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- HNC / HND / BEng (or equivalent) in Electrical or Power Engineering.
- Proficiency in relevant electrical design software - AutoCAD, MicroStation, SmartPlant 3D (S3D), Navisworks.
- Strong knowledge of international design standards and codes (e.g., IEC, BS, IEEE, NEC).
- Proven experience in electrical design within the oil & gas, petrochemical, or energy sector.
- Familiarity with project execution phases (FEED, detailed design, EPC)
- Strong communication and coordination skills with project teams and clients.
- Ability to work within tight deadlines and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Preparation of all design related deliverables such as BOM, Panel and Cable schedule, 3D model and model extractions and layouts, interconnection wiring drawings etc.
- Single line diagram, drawings, diagrams….
- Layout including lighting, lightning, earthing, equipment, cable routing
- Input for drafting Area classification drawings and other layouts.
- Follow CAD standards.
- Preparation of calculations for Cable tray and trench sizing
- Decide the substation layouts optimizing the size and design of the same along with the lead designer.
- Preparation of all layout drawings ,3D models and MTO generation
- Finalize installation drawings for each specific project.
- Participate in project design reviews as required.
- Perform inter-discipline squad checks.
- Attend model reviews as per project schedule as required.
Kent PLC is a global engineering firm that designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets for the oil, gas, and renewable-energy sectors. Its offerings cover the full project lifecycle—from initial engineering and construction through ongoing maintenance—delivered via a mix of project-based contracts and long-term service agreements. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability, supported by a track record that includes industry awards such as the Gold award at the ExxonMobil Safety Excellence Awards, and a large, skilled workforce of about 13,000 people capable of delivering complex projects worldwide. Kent’s goal is to meet today’s energy needs while preparing for the future by applying advanced technologies and best practices to deliver reliable, safe, and efficient energy assets.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded
1919
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Decommissioning market expected to double over next decade, directly benefiting Exceed integration.
- Sudlows Consulting acquisition positions Kent in high-growth AI and cloud data center sectors.
- Energy transition demand for hydrogen, offshore wind, and carbon capture storage accelerates Kent's renewable pivot.
What critics are saying
- Nesma & Partners ownership restricts access to US and Western energy contracts through Saudi regulatory constraints.
- Wood PLC captures 15% larger hydrogen and CCUS contract pipeline, eroding Kent's energy transition market share.
- ESG-focused clients exclude Kent from offshore wind contracts due to Nesma's fossil fuel legacy conflicting with mandates.
What makes Kent unique
- Full-lifecycle energy asset services from consulting through decommissioning across 80+ countries.
- Exceed acquisition strengthens offshore well and energy transition capabilities in growing decommissioning market.
- 13,000-person workforce with 100 years of expertise in oil, gas, renewables, hydrogen, and CCUS.
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Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Work Hours
Company News
Energy services firm Kent is acquiring Aberdeen-based Exceed, a decommissioning engineering services provider. Exceed, with operations in over 40 countries, enhances Kent's capabilities in offshore well projects and energy transition initiatives like carbon capture and hydrogen storage. This acquisition positions Kent to lead in a market expected to double in size over the next decade. The transaction is set to complete later this year, following Kent's recent purchase of Sudlows Consulting.
Global integrated energy services partner Kent, has signed a binding agreement to acquire Aberdeen-based Exceed (XCD) Holdings Limited, a provider of well management, sub surface and decommissioning engineering services.
Kent acquires Sudlows Consulting, expanding global data center expertise to meet AI, cloud, and sustainability demands.
London, Thursday 23rd July 2015 – Kentech Corporate Holdings Limited (“Kentech”), a leading diversified electrical services provider to the global energy
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