Lead Electrical Engineer

Lead the electrical engineering discipline for complex nuclear and high impact infrastructure projects on a contract basis in Manchester. Key responsibilities include:

• Take full ownership of the electrical engineering discipline across project delivery
• Ensure all electrical engineering deliverables meet regulatory, safety, and technical standards
• Lead and manage an electrical engineering team to deliver work on time and within budget
• Provide technical authority and assurance across all electrical design activities

• Full ownership of electrical scope delivery, including:
  • Schedule development
  • MDR (Master Deliverables Register) creation
  • Change control management
  • Project reporting
  • Leading technical meetings
  • Allocation and delegation of work to the electrical team
• Support project estimates, including preparation of CTRs (Cost Time Resource estimates)
• Provide electrical discipline technical input, including preparation, checking and approval of:
  • Basis of Design documentation
  • Power system calculations
  • Earthing and lightning protection studies
  • Equipment sizing calculations
  • Load schedules
  • Equipment specifications and datasheets
  • Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
  • Cable schedules
  • Material take offs
  • Block cable diagrams (BCDs)
  • Schematics
  • Equipment layouts and cable routing drawings
• Prepare requisitions for electrical equipment, including:
  • HV and LV switchboards
  • Transformers
  • Motors
  • UPS systems
  • Power factor correction equipment
  • Trace heating and lighting systems
• Review supplier quotations and produce technical bid evaluations:
  • Define installation scopes of work
  • Ensure compliance with national and international codes and standards, relevant legislation, and company engineering procedures
• Undertake specialist activities, including:
  • HV power system modelling
  • HV protection studies
  • Liaising with DNOs and external stakeholders
  • Electrical equipment ageing and obsolescence management
  • Supporting site teams with operational issues

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering) (Apprenticeships may also be considered)
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or working towards professional accreditation
• Strong understanding of electrical design practices and installation requirements
• 15+ years' engineering experience within nuclear or similar sectors
• In depth knowledge of UK legislation, regulations, and engineering standards
• Experience working in hazardous or potentially explosive environments
• Knowledge of CE marking requirements, including:
  • ATEX
  • PED (Pressure Equipment Directive)
  • Low Voltage Directive
  • Machinery Directive
  • EMC Compliance
• Strong understanding of:
  • Risk identification, quantification and mitigation
  • Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements
• Highly motivated with strong communication skills
• Experience managing and leading electrical engineering teams
• Proven ability to deliver projects on schedule and budget
• Strong safety and risk management mindset

Note: Recent electrical engineering experience within the nuclear sector is essential.

• Hybrid working (2-3 days in office, typically Tuesday-Thursday)
• Flexible working arrangements available
• Competitive contract opportunity