At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and delivery of advanced generator systems for next-gen nuclear power plants.
- Company: Innovative organisation in the UK nuclear sector focused on Small Modular Reactor technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, generous holidays, and private medical insurance.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with opportunities for career growth and mentoring junior engineers.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience in generator systems.
The predicted salary is between 63600 - 83500 £ per year.
Location: Derby, Manchester or Warrington (Hybrid Working) Remote working available
Salary: £63,600 – £83,500 + excellent package
Morson Talent are recruiting for a Lead Electrical Engineer specialising in Generator Systems to join a highly innovative organisation delivering next-generation Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology within the UK nuclear sector. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development and delivery of critical electrical systems supporting safe, resilient and reliable power station operations. Generator systems form an essential part of the wider electrical infrastructure, providing resilient and safety critical power capability throughout the plant lifecycle.
About the Role
As Lead Electrical Engineer – Generator Systems, you will provide technical expertise across the lifecycle of Standby Generator systems for an advanced SMR nuclear power plant. The role covers delivery of the complete generator system design including system architecture, subsystem design, equipment specification and equipment selection to support the final verified design of the power station. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will apply a structured systems engineering approach to ensure robust, compliant and high-performing electrical system designs supporting SMR deployment.
Key Responsibilities
- You will work collaboratively with process and mechanical systems engineers to translate high-level requirements into generator system specifications whilst liaising across engineering disciplines to understand functional performance capabilities and integrate systems effectively.
- The role will involve providing technical leadership for generator systems, assessing and substantiating system designs against technical and regulatory requirements, and ensuring compliance with key international standards including IEC 63046, IEC 63332 and SSG-34.
- You will also produce verification and validation plans alongside detailed test strategies to demonstrate system compliance, support lifecycle planning and maintenance strategies relating to generator systems, and contribute to safety case development while engaging with regulators and independent nuclear safety assessors where required.
- In addition, you will act as an intelligent customer and manage suppliers and contract partners, deliver programme activities to agreed schedules and milestones, and coach and mentor junior engineers within the electrical engineering capability.
Key Skills & Experience
We recognise there is no such thing as a perfect candidate. If you meet around 75% of the requirements below, we would still encourage you to apply. Applicants should have experience across the lifecycle of generator systems within a highly regulated industry together with strong technical expertise in generator system design, specification, testing, installation, commissioning and maintenance. Experience in related disciplines such as generator integration, protection systems, earthing systems and electrical distribution systems would be highly beneficial. Candidates should possess an understanding of resilient system design principles including redundancy and diversity, alongside knowledge of standards such as IEC 63046 and IEC 63332. Experience applying systems engineering methodologies including MBSE is desirable, together with strong communication and stakeholder management skills and the ability to provide technical oversight of suppliers and delivery partners. Applicants should be degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or a related discipline, or possess equivalent industry experience.
Salary and Package:
The salary band for this will be between £63,600–£83,500 DOE
Benefits include:
- Bonus - Performance-related target opportunity 12.5%
- Benefits Allowance - £2,200 per annum for a bespoke package
- Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
- Holidays - 28 days (+ public holidays) with ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
- Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover
- Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
- Home Office Support - £250 one-off
