Lead Electrical Engineer

Sizewell C; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28–30 days

5% annual bonus

Pension contributions up to 7.5% (15%‑

Job summary

Sizewell C is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership for critical electrical systems across a major UK infrastructure project. You will oversee electrical design from requirements to handover, ensuring safe, high-quality and compliant solutions while coordinating with teams in the UK and France.

You will lead design delivery for site-wide power, lighting and distribution, manage LV/HV design for ancillary buildings, and drive risk mitigation throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering HV and/or LV electrical distribution.
• Strong understanding of engineering design in regulated environments.
• Experience leading contractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive technical decisions.
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and health and safety.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong planning, problem-solving and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of electrical design activities for site-wide power, lighting and distribution.
• Lead LV/HV design for Ancillary Buildings Scope and manage the supply chain.
• Drive safe, high-quality engineering solutions meeting project requirements.
• Oversee technical assurance, configuration management and regulatory compliance.
• Manage technical risks and develop mitigation strategies across the design lifecycle.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors and international stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support procurement, commissioning and handover activities across the electrical scope.
• Ensure the intelligent customer function and Principal Designer responsibilities are discharged where required.

Skills

Electrical design

Stakeholder management

CDM health & safety

Regulated environments

Communication

Planning & risk management

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered engineer (desirable)

Job description

Job description:

Sizewell C is entering an exciting new phase as we continue to grow as an independent organisation and deliver one of the UK's most significant clean energy projects. As momentum builds across the programme, we are looking for talented individuals to join us and help shape the future of the project. We are currently recruiting for the following opportunity:

Position: Lead Electrical Engineer

Location:Bristol or London preferred. We also welcome applications in Gloucester, Manchester, Leiston, and Ipswich, with flexible hybrid working arrangements available.

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Salary:£68,000 - £88,000, depending on experience,plus benefits

Benefits include:

• Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays
• Bonus:5% annual bonus
• Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution 15% employer contribution
• Life Assurance: Up to 8 x salary

Closing Date: 18th October 2026

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to provide technical leadership for critical electrical systems on Sizewell C, one of the UK's largest and most significant infrastructure projects. As Lead Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of electrical design solutions from requirements capture and specification through to design review, commissioning support and handover.

Acting as the technical specialist for key electrical systems, including site-wide power distribution, lighting and electrical resilience, you will ensure solutions are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality. Working across multidisciplinary teams and with stakeholders in both the UK and France, you will play a pivotal role in delivering infrastructure that supports the successful construction and future operation of the Sizewell C project.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of electrical design activities across site-wide power, lighting and distribution systems.
• Lead on the delivery of the LV/HV design for the Ancillary Buildings Scope, specifying intended approaches and managing the associated supply chain.
• Drive safe, high-quality and cost-effective engineering solutions that meet project requirements.
• Oversee technical assurance, configuration management and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Manage technical risks and develop effective mitigation strategies throughout the design lifecycle.
• Partner with internal teams, contractors, designers and international stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support procurement, commissioning and handover activities across the electrical scope.
• Ensure the intelligent customer function and Principal Designer responsibilities are effectively discharged where required.

What you’ll bring

• Experience delivering HV and/or LV electrical distribution, building services or back-up power systems.
• Strong understanding of engineering design delivery within regulated environments.
• Experience leading contractors, consultants and technical suppliers through complex project lifecycles.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive technical decision-making.
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations and engineering health and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong planning, problem-solving and risk management capability.

Desirable

• Experience with HV and LV distribution systems across large, complex sites.
• Knowledge of electrical protection, resilience and power system analysis.
• Experience working within highly regulated sectors.
• Understanding of project delivery through design, manufacture, construction and commissioning.
• Previous project management experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant science or engineering subject (or equivalent).

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership

Why Join Us

• Be part of a nationally significant project helping to deliver the UK’s clean energy future.
• Work alongside industry-leading experts on one of the country’s largest infrastructure programmes.
• Enjoy a competitive reward package, outstanding benefits and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on a project of national importance.

Behavioural Competencies

Humility

• Recognise the value brought fromdifferent culturesand experiences
• Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise

Positivity

• Positively challengepoor qualityand performance
• Identifysolutions at the lowest possible level
• Encourage tier 1s and others to bringnew ideasforward

Respect

• Value the rules and environment in which we operate
• Give and receive feedback with respect
• Embrace and engage with new people and ideas

Solidarity

• One team, working closely together and helping each other
• Empowered teams always looking forward.
• Shared responsibility for delivery the project outcomes

Clarity

• Communicate clearly and consistently
• Promote collaboration and team alignment
• Clearer and faster decision making
• Drive simplification at all levels