Lead Electrical Engineer in PL1

Energy Jobline ZR; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for a Plymouth-based, hybrid role combining on-site work with flexible patterns. You will lead the electrical discipline, interface with the customer and Technical Authority, and ensure that all electrical modifications meet safety, regulatory and project requirements.

You will scope, design and modify electrical assets, oversee full lifecycle development from concept to implementation, and lead a team of engineers to deliver high-quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
• Relevant electrical design engineering experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., nuclear, maritime, infrastructure, oil and gas).
• Proven track record in scoping, designing and modification of electrical systems (LV/HV systems, lighting, power distribution).
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and electrical standards (IEEE, IEC).

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with the customer and Technical Authority to understand requirements and provide electrical engineering support.
• Lead the Electrical Discipline, ensuring high quality proportional delivery of Engineering work and developing the capability on behalf of the customer.
• Scope, design and propose modifications to existing assets or new facilities based on customer needs and system limitations.
• Engage in the full lifecycle development of electrical projects, from conceptual design through to implementation and maintenance.
• Assess and approve technical documentation prior to customer submission, ensuring technical, regulatory and safety considerations have been addressed.
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to align electrical designs with broader infrastructure projects.
• Support the planning and execution of installation, commissioning and testing phases as needed.
• Provide technical input to project documentation, risk assessments and progress reporting.

Skills

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Electrical design

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Lead Electrical Engineer
Location: Plymouth - Hybrid 2+ days per week on-site
Role Type: Permanent
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 depending on experience

Our client, an established engineering consultancy, require an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team based in Plymouth.

Please note we can only consider sole UK due to security clearance restrictions.

You work collaboratively with the customer to support infrastructure and asset development at a major dockyard facility. This role may include but is not limited to: being the technical interface with the customer, ensuring that all electrical aspects of facility modifications, redesigns and new infrastructure are scoped, developed and delivered, to meet operational requirements, safety standards and compliance obligations, whilst leading a team of electrical engineers supporting various projects.

What the role of the Lead Electrical Engineer entails:

• Engage directly with the customer and Technical Authority to understand requirements and provide electrical engineering support.
• Lead the Electrical Discipline, ensuring high quality proportional delivery of Engineering work and developing the capability on behalf of the customer.
• Scope, design and propose modifications to existing assets or new facilities based on customer needs and system limitations.
• Engage in the full lifecycle development of electrical projects, from conceptual design through to implementation and maintenance.
• Assess and approve technical documentation prior to customer submission, ensuring technical, regulatory and safety considerations have been addressed.
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to align electrical designs with broader infrastructure projects.
• Support the planning and execution of installation, commissioning and testing phases as needed.
• Provide technical input to project documentation, risk assessments and progress reporting.

What experience you need to be the successful Lead Electrical Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree (minimum) in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
• Relevant electrical design engineering experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., nuclear, maritime, infrastructure, oil and gas etc).
• Proven track record in scoping, designing and modification of electrical systems (LV/HV systems, lighting, power distribution etc.).
• Strong knowledge of relevant safety regulations and electrical standards (e.g., IEEE, IEC).

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Electrical Engineer to progress their career.