Electrical Design Lead

Advance TRS; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the water sector is seeking an Electrical Design Lead to manage MEICA design teams and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in the water industry, excellent leadership skills, and a degree in Electrical Engineering. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working arrangement

Supportive culture for professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in the water industry, covering all aspects of MEICA.
• Proven experience leading design teams and managing complex design programmes.
• Experience with NEC4 contracts.

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.
• Produce weekly progress reports showing deliverables against key targets.

Skills

Design leadership

Electrical Engineering

Communication skills

Commercial understanding

Education

Degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

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.

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.