Lead Electrical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to oversee complex electrical designs and lead multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in AC/DC systems and have experience managing design teams. This role includes ensuring compliance with key standards and delivering on critical engineering projects in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in detailed electrical designs for AC and DC systems.
• Experience managing design teams and mentoring engineers is crucial.
• Capable of guiding teams through complex engineering scopes with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical design activities and technical deliverables.
• Provide leadership in the design and specification of electrical systems.
• Manage teams delivering commercial instrumentation and cabling strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical Systems Design

Team Management

Tools

ETAP

NFPA 70

NFPA 804

IEEE Standards

NEMA Standards

Job description

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Client:

Millbank

Location:

hemel hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Can you operate 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 will be

• Serve as a Principal or Lead Engineer, overseeing electrical design activities and technical deliverables.

Providing 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.

Managingteams to deliver:

• Non-1E design and specifications
• Non-1E commercial equipment and packaged systems
• Commercial instrumentation and cabling strategies

You will have the following experience and qualifications

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

Get in touch now If you’re seeking a new opportunity and think you have the skills and experience for this role, then apply now orcontact 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.
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.