Lead Electrical Engineer

Randstad Construction and Property; Cheadle; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for Nuclear & HV Substations in Manchester. This hybrid role requires 2–3 days in the office and offers leadership on complete electrical scopes and technical design for critical infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in UK Nuclear detailed design, with HV/LV distribution expertise and active UK SC clearance or eligibility. You will oversee design deliverables and liaise with project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of engineering experience with UK Nuclear sector detailed design.
• Deep expertise in HV/LV distribution and substation design.
• Active UK SC Clearance or eligible to obtain it.
• CEng/IEng status preferred.
• Hybrid work pattern with 2–3 days in Manchester office.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical project delivery with scheduling, MDR creation, CTR estimates, change control, and delegation.
• Direct hands-on design: SLDs, power calculations, earthing/lightning, load schedules, cable routing, schematics, and equipment specs.
• Specify and procure HV/LV switchgear, transformers, UPS, motors, and lighting.
• Perform HV power system modelling and protection studies; liaise with DNOs and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with UK nuclear codes, ATEX/DSEAR, and CE marking directives.

Skills

HV/LV distribution

Power system modelling

Substation design

Electrical design documentation

Earthing protection

Lightning protection

Load schedules

Cable routing

Schematics

Equipment specifications

Project leadership

Change control

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Lead Electrical Engineer - Nuclear & HV Substations

Location: Manchester (Hybrid: Tue-Thu in office)

Sector: Nuclear Infrastructure

Contract Duration: 12 Months+ / Permanent Options Available

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer with a strong background in Nuclear sector detailed design and HV Substation projects to join a major engineering team in Manchester. This is a purely electrical leadership position responsible for delivering complete electrical scopes, managing project teams, and handling technical design for critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead electrical project delivery, including schedule/MDR creation, CTR estimates, change control, and delegating work packages.
• Direct hands-on electrical design: SLDs, power system calculations, earthing and lightning protection, load schedules, cable routing, schematics, and equipment specifications.
• Specify and procure major electrical assets: HV/LV switchboards, transformers, UPS systems, motors, and lighting.
• Conduct HV power system modelling, protection studies, and liaise directly with DNOs and project stakeholders.
• Oversee compliance with UK nuclear codes, ATEX/DSEAR guidelines, and CE marking directives.

Requirements:

• Sector Experience: 15+ years of engineering experience with recent, hands-on detailed design experience in the UK Nuclear sector.
• Technical Focus: Deep expertise in HV/LV distribution, HV power system modelling, and substation design.
• Security Clearance: Must hold active UK SC Clearance or be fully eligible to achieve it.
• Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent completed apprenticeship) with CEng/IEng status preferred.
• Work Pattern: Hybrid model (2-3 days per week in the Manchester office, typically Tuesday-Thursday).

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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