Lead Electrical Engineer/CRE/CEM – Rail MEP Design

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment services company is seeking a highly skilled Lead Electrical Engineer to join its MEPHFC Design Team in London. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in the rail sector, leading design delivery, managing engineers, and ensuring technical excellence. This role offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and various employee benefits, including flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

27-29 days' leave + bank holidays

Private medical and life assurance

Flexible working opportunities

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• 15+ years of rail industry experience.
• Deep knowledge of British Standards and major rail projects.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for railway infrastructure projects.
• Manage and mentor engineers; support team growth.
• Drive quality and innovation across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Coordination

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Amtech

Dialux

Relux

Job description

Overview

Lead Electrical Engineer CRE/CEM- Rail MEP Design

Location: London

Type: Full-Time

Sector: Rail / Infrastructure / MEP Design / CRE / CEM

Seeking a highly skilled Lead Electrical Engineer to join a dynamic MEPHFC Design Team working on major UK rail infrastructure projects. You’ll lead electrical design delivery, manage engineers, and support the Associate Director in driving technical excellence across the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design from feasibility to as-built for railway infrastructure projects
• Manage and mentor engineers; support team growth
• Undertake CEM/CRE roles and design assurance
• Present to clients and stakeholders
• Drive quality and innovation across projects

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Electrical Engineering + professional registration
• 15+ years’ rail industry experience
• Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills
• Deep knowledge of British Standards, Network Rail, HS2, TfL
• Proficiency in Amtech, Dialux, Relux; BIM experience desirable
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Competitive salary + annual bonus
• 27-29 days’ leave + bank holidays
• Private medical, life assurance, cycle/electric car schemes
• Flexible working & development opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.