Lead Electrical Engineer

Tank Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tank Recruitment is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer (Authorised Person) to drive the electrical strategy, manage HV/LV systems, and lead a team of engineers and apprentices. The role focuses on delivering compliant, cost-aware electrical designs across multiple building services and infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will act as an Authorised Person (Electrical), oversee site work, collaborate with external stakeholders, and stay ahead of regulatory changes while maintaining

Qualifications

• Degree-level engineering qualification (minimum).
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or working towards.
• Extensive post-qualification electrical engineering experience.
• Experience designing HV and LV electrical systems.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Strong health and safety procedures knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Review technical electrical submissions across projects to ensure fitness for purpose and long-term operating costs.
• Act as an Authorised Person (Electrical) in accordance with the Electrical Safety Rules.
• Deliver electrical design solutions across building services and infrastructure projects.
• Lead Electrical SMEs and apprentices, coaching, mentoring and performance management.
• Oversee site-based work to ensure standards are met and designs are correctly installed.
• Collaborate with National Grid to maintain supplies and plan capacity for sustainable growth.
• Develop and maintain HV network and load capacity models with external consultants.
• Stay updated on technology advances and regulatory changes and advise on compliant, high ROI solutions.
• Develop, update and implement technical specifications and drawings for electrical infrastructure.
• Support business cases and life-cycle cost evaluations for projects.
• Lead investigations into electrical failures and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Deliver projects with CDM, health, safety and compliance as top priorities.

Skills

Electrical design

Team leadership

HV/LV systems

Safety emphasis

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

The Lead Electrical Engineer (Authorised Person) will support in the sustainable development of the organisation's technical infrastructure through developing and managing electrical systems and standards, quality assuring engineering and development projects, and ensuring compliance with installation and maintenance standards. They\'ll develop, own and implement the electrical services strategy, reducing the need for external consultancy support.

The ideal applicant will be Electrical Engineer qualified to a minimum of degree with extensive electrical engineering and design experience from working on HV and LV electrical systems.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute, support and review technical electrical submissions across multiple projects ensuring electrical elements of designs are fit for purpose, comply with current standards and have considered long term operating costs and maintenance.
• Act as an Authorised Person (Electrical) in accordance with the Electrical Safety Rules.
• Deliver electrical engineering design solutions across building services and infrastructure projects.
• Lead and develop a team of Electrical SME's and apprentices, coaching, mentoring, empowering and performance managing, creating a culture of accountability, engagement, and high performance.
• Oversee and review ongoing site-based work as an Authorised Person to ensure standards are being met, and systems are being installed to design. Ensure that maintenance is considered throughout the construction process, promptly identifying and addressing any deficiencies.
• Provide technical expertise for electrical disciplines in ongoing and future development and asset replacement projects. This includes LV distribution systems, Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS), lighting and emergency lighting, lifts and escalators, and technical specification development.
• Collaborate with National Grid to ensure electrical supplies are maintained at all times and to work closely with them to ensure future electrical capacity is available to support the site's sustainable growth and carbon reduction plans.
• Develop and maintain the site's electrical load capacity model and HV network models, in collaboration with external consultants/incumbent contractors, ensuring that future electrical capacity is considered and develop comprehensive plans for future load increases.
• Maintain knowledge of technological advances and regulatory changes, headlining potential impact and benefits to stakeholders and recommending solutions to ensure compliance, optimise performance and ROI.
• Develop, update, and implement technical specifications and drawings for all electrical aspects of infrastructure, ensuring new equipment or activities are fully supported by appropriate qualification documentation and maintained appropriately.
• Support the development of business cases and prepare supporting paperwork to gain financial approval for project work, whilst reviewing and evaluating the whole life costs and aligning with our Asset Management model.
• Lead technical investigations into electrical equipment failures, identifying the root cause, developing and implementing a long-term solution to prevent recurrence.
• Deliver infrastructure electrical projects across the business ensuring; CDM, Health, Safety and compliance are a top priority; projects achieve current industry best practices; project costs are fully recorded; and operational teams fully briefed as work progresses.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Electrical Engineer qualified to a minimum of degree level in Engineering.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or working towards professional registration.
• Extensive electrical engineering experience, post qualification.
• Design experience working on HV and LV electrical systems.
• Proven experience leading technical delivery across multidisciplinary construction activities/sites, including technical sign off and commissioning.
• Excellent practical knowledge of health & safety, with demonstrable experience of developing and implementing procedures and best practice.
• Flexibility to provide occasional 24/7 support for exceptional events or critical projects.

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience with High Voltage Electrical Installations, preferably as an SAP (Senior Authorised Person).
• Knowledge and experience of continuous improvement initiatives such as Kaizen, TPM, Six Sigma or 5S