At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead electrical projects, manage teams, and deliver innovative designs for nuclear infrastructure.
- Company: Join a major engineering team in Manchester with a focus on nuclear and HV substations.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diversity and equality are valued; all applications welcome.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the nuclear sector while working on critical infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: 15+ years in engineering, with hands-on experience in the UK Nuclear sector.
The predicted salary is between 29880 - 36520 £ per year.
Location: Manchester (Hybrid: Tue-Thu in office)
Sector: Nuclear Infrastructure
Contract Duration: 12 Months+ / Permanent Options Available
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer with a strong background in Nuclear sector detailed design and HV Substation projects to join a major engineering team in Manchester. This is a purely electrical leadership position responsible for delivering complete electrical scopes, managing project teams, and handling technical design for critical infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead electrical project delivery, including schedule/MDR creation, CTR estimates, change control, and delegating work packages.
- Direct hands-on electrical design: SLDs, power system calculations, earthing and lightning protection, load schedules, cable routing, schematics, and equipment specifications.
- Specify and procure major electrical assets: HV/LV switchboards, transformers, UPS systems, motors, and lighting.
- Conduct HV power system modelling, protection studies, and liaise directly with DNOs and project stakeholders.
- Oversee compliance with UK nuclear codes, ATEX/DSEAR guidelines, and CE marking directives.
Requirements:
- Sector Experience: 15+ years of engineering experience with recent, hands-on detailed design experience in the UK Nuclear sector.
- Technical Focus: Deep expertise in HV/LV distribution, HV power system modelling, and substation design.
- Security Clearance: Must hold active UK SC Clearance or be fully eligible to achieve it.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent completed apprenticeship) with CEng/IEng status preferred.
- Work Pattern: Hybrid model (2-3 days per week in the Manchester office, typically Tuesday-Thursday).
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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