Lead Electrical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineering Lead to provide senior technical leadership in electrical systems design. This hybrid role requires a proven track record of managing design teams, delivering detailed electrical solutions, and mentoring engineers. Expertise in AC and DC systems, along with knowledge of relevant standards, is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering detailed electrical designs for AC and DC systems.
• Capability of guiding teams through complex scopes with minimal supervision.
• Confidence in managing design teams and mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Lead Engineer, overseeing electrical design activities.
• Provide leadership in design and specification of electrical systems.
• Manage teams to deliver non-1E design and specifications.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Leadership

Mentoring

Tools

ETAP

NFPA 70

NFPA 804

IEEE Standards

IPCEA

NEMA standards

Job description

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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.