Electrical Design Lead

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Design Lead for a permanent hybrid role in Saint Asaph, North Wales. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the water industry, leading design teams and managing complex projects. This position offers a competitive salary package and is focused on shaping sustainable water infrastructure in the UK. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive culture with professional growth opportunities

Hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the water industry.
• Proven experience leading design teams and managing complex design programmes.
• Strong commercial understanding and experience with NEC4 contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of designers to deliver MEICA designs.
• Ensure full compliance with current CDM regulations.
• Produce weekly progress reports against key targets.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Knowledge of CDM regulations

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Design Lead (Electrical Bias)

Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: Saint Asaph, North Wales

Type: Permanent | Hybrid

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of electrical design delivery on large-scale water industry projects. You’ll lead a team of MEICA designers, ensuring technical excellence, compliance, and timely delivery across multiple workstreams.

About the Client:

Our client is a leading contractor operating within the water and utilities sector, known for delivering high-quality infrastructure and engineering solutions across the UK. They pride themselves on collaboration, innovation, and sustainable delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of designers to deliver complex MEICA designs under CDM regulations.
• Oversee all design deliverables to meet programme and target requirements.
• Manage design resources effectively and ensure clarity of roles within the team.
• Produce weekly progress reports showing deliverables against key targets.
• Ensure full compliance with current CDM regulations and electrical legislation.
• Work closely with commercial teams to ensure alignment with NEC4 contract options E and A.
• Motivate and mentor your team to deliver best-in-class design solutions.

What Our Client is Looking For:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the water industry, covering all aspects of MEICA.
• Degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering (preferred).
• Proven experience leading design teams and managing complex design programmes.
• Strong commercial understanding and experience with NEC4 contracts.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and people management skills.

What Our Client Offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working arrangement for better work-life balance.
• Opportunity to lead major projects within a high-performing framework team.
• Supportive, collaborative culture that values professional growth and innovation.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK without restriction.

Opportunity for Growth:

This is a long-term career role offering development into senior leadership within the MEICA and design management space. You’ll play a key part in shaping the next generation of sustainable water infrastructure in the UK.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.