Lead EC&I Design Engineer

Westlakes Recruit; Warrington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in engineering is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Design Engineer in Warrington. This key role involves leading a multi-disciplinary team, developing project specifications, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, particularly in the nuclear industry. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background and leadership experience in a complex, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in engineering with proven leadership experience.
• Significant experience in an engineering design environment.
• Recent experience within a regulated system, preferably nuclear.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
• Develop an outline requirement specification.
• Prepare plans for project delivery.
• Manage project deliverables and resource demands.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering design knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Technical documentation

Job description

Westlakes are currently recruiting for an experienced Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join a dynamic team based in Warrington.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key role in delivering complex engineering projects within a regulated environment. We are considering candidates on both a permanent and contract basis.

If you have a strong background in engineering leadership, experience in a design environment, and a passion for delivering high-quality solutions, we'd love to hear from you!

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a multi-disciplinary engineering team to:
• Identify the feasibility of the approach
• Develop an outline requirement specification
• Identify the TRL levels and associated development plans to deliver a viable solution
• Prepare a plan for the delivery of the appraise and select phase of the project. Deliver to the agreed time, cost and quality
• Lead the multidiscipline teams, responsible for estimating, scheduling, forecasting and the production of the agreed design deliverables
• Manage the JV teams in production of deliverables
• Develop the safety case(s), including attendance at HAZOPs, support to safety assessment, review of ES, and production of substantiation documentation
• Identify additional resource demand where required to ensure all deliverables can be originated and checked in accordance with the project schedule
• Interface with other Project Discipline leads within the project(s)
• Interface and engage with Site clients and stakeholders

Essential Experience / Qualifications

• Background in engineering, demonstrating a record of successful delivery including recent leadership roles guiding technical personnel
• Significant experience in an engineering design environment with strong technical knowledge
• Recent experience working within a regulated and quality-assured system (preferably nuclear), where professional engineering judgment is key
• Knowledge and understanding of governing laws, regulations, and standards for the nuclear industry (equivalent experience in other industries will be considered):
• Health & Safety at Work Act
• The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
• Safety of Machinery, CDM, LOLER, Pressure Systems, DSEAR, Ionising Radiation
• Identification of Technological Readiness Levels and development of technology development plans

How to apply / More information

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