At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead electrical engineering on major nuclear projects from design to delivery.
- Company: A leading engineering organisation in the nuclear sector.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, long-term projects, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on safety and compliance.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on nationally important projects while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: 15+ years in electrical engineering with experience in regulated industries.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 60000 £ per year.
Your new company is a leading engineering organisation seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to support the delivery of major projects within the nuclear sector. This is a senior technical role with responsibility for leading electrical engineering activities across the full project life cycle, from concept and detailed design through to installation support and project delivery.
This position would suit a highly experienced electrical engineer with a strong background in detailed design, HV systems, and project leadership within highly regulated industries.
Your new role:
- Lead and coordinate the delivery of the electrical engineering scope on complex projects
- Manage schedules, document deliverables, project reporting, change control and engineering resources
- Support project estimates and engineering work package planning
- Produce, review and approve electrical engineering documentation
- Perform electrical design calculations, equipment sizing and power system studies
- Develop specifications, datasheets, cable schedules, single line diagrams and installation documentation
- Prepare technical requisitions and evaluate supplier quotations
- Support procurement activities and technical bid assessments
- Liaise with clients, stakeholders, DNOs and multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards and company procedures
- Provide technical support during installation, commissioning and operational phases
What you'll need to succeed:
- Proven experience delivering detailed electrical design within the nuclear sector or other highly regulated industries
- Strong background in HV and LV electrical systems
- Experience with:
- Power system modelling
- Protection studies
- Earthing and lightning protection design
- Load flow and equipment sizing calculations
- Electrical distribution systems
- Substations and small power installations
- Knowledge of UK electrical legislation and industry standards
- Understanding of hazardous area installations and ATEX requirements
- Experience of CE marking and compliance requirements, including:
- ATEX
- PED
- Low Voltage Directive
- Machinery Directive
- EMC Compliance
- Aware of risk management and health & safety requirements
Qualifications:
- Degree qualified in Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering (or equivalent)
- Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or actively working towards professional registration
- Typically 15+ years' electrical engineering experience within relevant sectors
About You:
- Strong technical leadership and team management skills
- Ability to deliver projects to programme and budget requirements
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Safety-focused approach to engineering delivery
- Proactive, customer-focused and highly motivated
- Able to obtain the required security clearance
What you'll get in return:
- Opportunity to work on nationally significant nuclear projects
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Long-term project pipeline and career development opportunities
- Collaborative and highly experienced engineering environment
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