Lead Electrical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading High Voltage Engineering company in the UK is hiring a Lead Electrical Design Engineer. This role involves leading innovative HV projects, managing a growing team, and offers a clear progression path into senior leadership. Ideal candidates will possess relevant engineering qualifications and significant experience in the HV sector.

Benefits

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Career Progression

Specialist HV Projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the HV power transmission and distribution sector.
• Strong people and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering analysis of High Voltage (HV) systems.
• Mentor, develop, and expand the engineering team.
• Manage in-house design processes for timely delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Collaboration

Solutions-focused Mindset

Commercial Awareness

Education

Relevant Engineering Qualification

Job description

Job Description

We’re Hiring: Lead Electrical Design Engineer | High Voltage Engineering | Nationwide Projects

Based in the UK | Hybrid Working Options Available

Competitive Salary + Benefits | Career Progression | Specialist HV Projects

Elevation Recruitment Group is proud to be working in partnership with a leading High Voltage Engineering company, part of a major UK PLC, to recruit a Lead Electrical Design Engineer.

This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career, leading innovative HV projects across the country while managing and developing a growing team of engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and engineering analysis of High Voltage (HV) systems
• Manage in-house design processes to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery aligned with client requirements and industry standards
• Liaise with external consultants and Distribution Network Operators (DNOs)
• Take ownership of the team’s technical output
• Mentor, develop, and expand the engineering team
• Collaborate with senior management to enhance customer offerings and explore opportunities in new HV markets

• We’re Looking For:

  • Proven experience in the HV power transmission and distribution sector
  • A relevant engineering qualification
  • Strong people and project management skills
  • A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset with commercial awareness

• Why Join?

  You’ll be part of a specialist, high-performing organisation with the support and backing of a major PLC. This role offers a clear path into senior leadership, with opportunities to shape the future of the business and your career.

  Interested? Apply now or get in touch with Elevation Recruitment Group to learn more.

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