Lead Electrical Engineer - Manchester

H&MV Engineering; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

H&MV Engineering is seeking an Experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to join our engineering department. You will manage all engineering and design for HV projects across sites in the south of England, working closely with stakeholders to ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery.

You will lead design teams, review submittals, coordinate interfaces with construction and subcontractors, and mentor engineers.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree or time-served apprentice with demonstrable industry experience.
• Extensive experience in an HV/EHV design or engineering role.
• Familiarity with design software ETAP, EPLAN and AutoCAD is advantageous.
• Strong leadership, teamwork and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design, engineering and project management teams to deliver HV projects meeting client, scope and electrical requirements.
• Manage construction‑phase designs, providing weekly feedback and lessons learned to the design team.
• Attend and contribute to design, construction and subcontractor meetings, managing site interfaces and subcontractor performance.
• Oversee technical submittals, material approvals, FATs, and procurement of electrical materials and equipment.
• Carry out daily site walks to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Review installations against approved designs, raise QA/QC issues, and manage ITP setup and close‑out.
• Maintain project controls and communication, including MS Teams setup and weekly progress photo reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or time-served apprentice

Tools

ETAP

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Job description

Reporting to: Regional Engineering Manager

About H&MV Engineering:

H&MV Engineering is a global leader in high-voltage electrical engineering, powering the transition to a sustainable future. We’re at the cutting-edge of renewable energy, data centres, and complex utility projects - powered by a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

Our foundation is built on safety, collaboration, and respect. These values shape how we work, how we lead, and how we grow. And at H&MV Engineering, growth isn’t just a goal—it’s a mindset.

We invest in our people, offering opportunities to develop, lead, and shape the future of energy. We value passion, motivation, and problem-solving skills, and we believe that diverse perspectives fuel better outcomes.

We’re not here to keep up—we’re here to lead.

About the Role:

We’re looking for an Experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to join our engineering department. You'll work closely with Key stakeholders to manager all engineering and design for sites across the south of England.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with design, engineering, and project management teams to deliver HV projects meeting client, scope, and electrical requirements.
• Manage construction‑phase designs, providing weekly feedback and lessons learned to the design team.
• Attend and contribute to design, construction, and subcontractor meetings, managing site interfaces and subcontractor performance.
• Oversee technical submittals, material approvals, FATs, and procurement of electrical materials and equipment.
• Carry out daily site walks to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Review installations against approved designs, raise QA/QC issues on Procore/ACC, and manage ITP setup and close‑out.
• Maintain project controls and communication, including MS Teams setup and weekly progress photo reporting.

Key Requirements:

• Have an Electrical Engineering degree, or be a time served apprentice with demonstrable industry experience
• Possess considerable experience in a electrical design or electrical engineering role within the HV or EHV sector.
• Working knowledge of design software to include ETAP, Eplan, AutoCAD, would be advantageous but not mandatory.
• Have people leadership skills.
• Have strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Be a team player who demonstrates high level of initiative

H&MV Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Ready to energise your career?

Join our inclusive team and help build a brighter, more sustainable future—one project at a time.