Lead Electrical Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineering Lead to provide technical leadership and manage design teams for complex electrical systems. This hybrid position expects the candidate to operate at a senior level, showcasing expertise in AC and DC system designs while ensuring compliance with industry standards. If you have a proven track record in leading electrical engineering projects, apply today to seize this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical systems design for AC and DC systems.
• Experience mentoring engineers and managing design teams.
• Ability to comply with engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical design activities and manage technical deliverables.
• Guide teams through complex engineering projects with minimal supervision.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical Design Competence

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

NFPA 70

NFPA 804

IEEE Standards

NEMA standards

Job description

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Electrical Engineering Lead Opportunity

Are you able to 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

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.

Manage teams to deliver:

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

Ensure compliance with standards and best practices.

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.

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