Lead Electrical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Lead to provide technical leadership and project support. In this hybrid role, you will guide teams delivering complex electrical designs for AC and DC systems. Ideal candidates will harness their expertise while managing compliance with industry standards and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading electrical design teams.
• Proven delivery of design for AC and DC systems.
• Capable of managing compliance with standards and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical design activities and technical deliverables as Principal Engineer.
• Manage teams to deliver on design and specifications for commercial projects.
• Provide leadership in the design and specification of electrical systems.

Skills

ETAP

NFPA 70

NFPA 804

IEEE Standards

IPCEA (ICEA)

NEMA standards

Job description

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Electrical Engineering Lead Position

Are you capable of operating at a Principal or Lead Engineer level within a complex, multi-disciplinary team? Do you have proven experience delivering detailed electrical designs for both AC and DC systems? Are you confident managing design teams and mentoring engineers across electrical scopes?

The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Lead to provide senior-level technical leadership and project delivery support. The ideal candidate will bring expertise across electrical systems design and be capable of guiding teams through complex engineering scopes with minimal supervision.

Location: Warrington, hybrid

Your Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Serve as a Principal or Lead Engineer, overseeing electrical design activities and technical deliverables.
2. Provide leadership in the design and specification of:
   • Medium and Low Voltage Alternating Current (AC) Systems
   • Direct Current (DC) Systems including Battery and UPS Systems
   • Auxiliary Electrical Systems: Grounding, Lightning Protection, Lighting, Communications
   • Metering & Protection Systems
   • Electrical Physical Design & Layout
   • Electrical Equipment & Hardware Selection
   • Control Systems & Instrumentation
   • Fire Protection Systems
   • Offer guidance and review support for cable raceway design, cable sizing, and routing.
3. Manage teams to deliver:
   • Non-1E design and specifications
   • Non-1E commercial equipment and packaged systems
   • Commercial instrumentation and cabling strategies
4. Ensure team compliance with standards and specifications.

Experience and Qualifications:

• ETAP
• NFPA 70 and NFPA 804
• IEEE Standards (e.g., IEEE 141, IEEE 242)
• IPCEA (ICEA)
• NEMA standards

Get in touch:

If you’re seeking a new opportunity and believe you have the skills and experience for this role, apply now or contact Zoe Wilson via LinkedIn.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK. Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.

Note: This job posting is active and open for applications.