Lead Electrical Engineer - Water Recycling

MWH Treatment; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is searching for a Lead Electrical Engineer in Peterborough, offering hybrid work options. The role requires strategic leadership in electrical engineering, ensuring compliance and quality management while mentoring a diverse engineering team. This position supports project delivery and promotes a culture of innovation and safety.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leading electrical engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations.
• Experience in mentoring and developing engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical engineering authority, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Support design managers in identifying methods and assigning resources.
• Conduct audits to maintain compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance

Project Management

Electrical Engineering

Health & Safety

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

We are looking to strengthen our engineering team with a Lead Electrical Engineer based at our Peterborough office, with hybrid working available.

What will you be doing as our new Lead Electrical Engineer?

As our Lead Electrical Engineer, you will be the electrical engineering authority, responsible for providing independent advice and arbitration on quality and compliance issues. You’ll support the Design Managers and Electrical Lead Engineers to assess design complexity, identify suitable methods, and assign competent resources and specialists.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Foster innovative ways of working to achieve sustainable outcomes rather than just outputs.

• Represent the @one Alliance as the electrical engineering authority, providing expert guidance on quality and compliance issues.

Discipline Management:

• Develop procedures, standards, and guidance to promote a "right-first time" philosophy.

• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure competency and performance, and manage supplier frameworks.

• Identify, support, implement, and approve standard products for delivery efficiency and consistency in projects as part of the asset standards governance process.

Project Delivery:

• Support the identification of value-driven solutions during the early stages of projects.

• Conduct audits (internal and external) to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.

• Lead the resolution of non-compliance issues, address competency gaps, and implement procedural improvements.

• Provide expert guidance for complex design challenges and stakeholder engagement.

Health & Safety:

• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, promoting safe and compliant designs.

• Conduct audits on electrical safety standards (e.g., HAZOP, DSEAR) and lead safety improvements.

People & Team Development:

• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and career guidance to the electrical engineering team.

• Encourage professional development and qualifications while fostering an inclusive, respectful, and diverse work environment.

Transformation & Innovation:

• Promote a culture of experimentation, safe failure, and continuous improvement.

• Lead the adoption of new technologies and techniques to enhance performance and sustainability.