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Newcastle upon Tyne

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 75,000

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Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership and project delivery support within a multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in electrical systems design and will be responsible for managing design activities across complex engineering scopes.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in electrical design for AC and DC systems.
  • Experience in guiding design teams and mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee electrical design activities and technical deliverables.
  • Provide guidance and review support for various electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical systems design
Leadership
Mentoring
Complex engineering scopes

Job description

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Lead Electrical Engineer, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client: Millbank

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

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.

Managing teams 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 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.

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