Lead Electrical Engineer in Manchester

Sizewell C is entering an exciting new phase as we continue to grow as an independent organisation and deliver one of the UK's most significant clean energy projects. As momentum builds across the programme, we are looking for talented individuals to join us and help shape the future of the project.

We are currently recruiting for the following opportunity:

• Location: Bristol or London preferred. We also welcome applications in Gloucester, Manchester, Leiston, and Ipswich, with flexible hybrid working arrangements available.
• Contract: Permanent, full-time
• Salary: £68,000 - £88,000, depending on experience, plus benefits

Benefits include:

• Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays
• Bonus: 5% annual bonus
• Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution, 15% employer contribution
• Life Assurance: Up to 8 x salary

Closing Date: 18th October 2026

About the Role: This is a rare opportunity to provide technical leadership for critical electrical systems on Sizewell C, one of the UK's largest and most significant infrastructure projects. As Lead Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of electrical design solutions from requirements capture and specification through to design review, commissioning support and handover. Acting as the technical specialist for key electrical systems, including site-wide power distribution, lighting and electrical resilience, you will ensure solutions are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality. Working across multidisciplinary teams and with stakeholders in both the UK and France, you will play a pivotal role in delivering infrastructure that supports the successful construction and future operation of the Sizewell C project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of electrical design activities across site-wide power, lighting and distribution systems.
• Lead on the delivery of the LV/HV design for the Ancillary Buildings Scope, specifying intended approaches and managing the associated supply chain.
• Drive safe, high-quality and cost-effective engineering solutions that meet project requirements.
• Oversee technical assurance, configuration management and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Manage technical risks and develop effective mitigation strategies throughout the design lifecycle.
• Partner with internal teams, contractors, designers and international stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support procurement, commissioning and handover activities across the electrical scope.
• Ensure the intelligent customer function and Principal Designer responsibilities are effectively discharged where required.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience delivering HV and/or LV electrical distribution, building services or back-up power systems.
• Strong understanding of engineering design delivery within regulated environments.
• Experience leading contractors, consultants and technical suppliers through complex project lifecycles.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive technical decision-making.
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations and engineering health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong planning, problem-solving and risk management capability.

Desirable:

• Experience with HV and LV distribution systems across large, complex sites.
• Knowledge of electrical protection, resilience and power system analysis.
• Experience working within highly regulated sectors.
• Understanding of project delivery through design, manufacture, construction and commissioning.
• Previous project management experience.

Qualifications:

• Degree in a relevant science or engineering subject (or equivalent).
• Desirable: Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership.

Why Join Us: Be part of a nationally significant project helping to deliver the UK’s clean energy future. Work alongside industry-leading experts on one of the country’s largest infrastructure programmes. Enjoy a competitive reward package, outstanding benefits and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on a project of national importance.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Humility: Recognise the value brought from different cultures and experiences. Be open to others' points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise.
• Positivity: Positively challenge poor quality and performance. Identify solutions at the lowest possible level. Encourage tier 1s and others to bring new ideas forward.
• Respect: Value the rules and environment in which we operate. Give and receive feedback with respect. Embrace and engage with new people and ideas.
• Solidarity: One team, working closely together and helping each other. Empowered teams always looking forward. Shared responsibility for delivering the project outcomes.
• Clarity: Communicate clearly and consistently. Promote collaboration and team alignment. Clearer and faster decision making. Drive simplification at all levels.

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.