Senior Electrical Engineer

Matchtech; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to support major infrastructure and transportation projects in Leatherhead. You will lead HV/LV power systems design from feasibility through to construction and commissioning, working within a multidisciplinary team.

You will deliver calculations, reports, drawings and specifications, coordinate with clients and stakeholders, and mentor junior engineers while maintaining safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in electrical engineering design.
• Strong knowledge of HV/LV electrical systems and electrical building services.
• Experience delivering projects within complex infrastructure or transportation environments.
• Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation and calculations.
• Good understanding of relevant British Standards and industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver electrical engineering designs and technical solutions.
• Produce design calculations, technical reports, specifications, drawings and schedules.
• Undertake HV and LV electrical system design, including power distribution, earthing and bonding, load assessments and protection schemes.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, regulations and health & safety requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and design assurance processes.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide technical support during construction, testing and commissioning phases.
• Develop and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Prepare progress reports and present technical information to project teams and clients.
• Mentor and support junior engineers where required.

Skills

HV/LV power systems

Electrical building services

Project coordination

Client & stakeholder management

Design calculation

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Tools

ETAP

Amtech/Trimble ProDesign

Dialux/Relux

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Leatherhead

Contract: Initial 4 Months

Rate: Up to £350/day (Outside IR35)

Working Arrangement: 3 days per week on site

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to support the delivery of major infrastructure and transportation projects. Working within a multidisciplinary design team, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of electrical engineering solutions from feasibility through to construction and commissioning support.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer with significant experience in HV/LV power systems, electrical building services and infrastructure projects who can work autonomously while engaging effectively with clients, stakeholders and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver electrical engineering designs and technical solutions.
• Produce design calculations, technical reports, specifications, drawings and schedules.
• Undertake HV and LV electrical system design, including power distribution, earthing and bonding, load assessments and protection schemes.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, regulations and health & safety requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and design assurance processes.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide technical support during construction, testing and commissioning phases.
• Develop and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Prepare progress reports and present technical information to project teams and clients.
• Mentor and support junior engineers where required.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years' experience in electrical engineering design.
• Strong knowledge of HV/LV electrical systems and electrical building services.
• Experience delivering projects within complex infrastructure or transportation environments.
• Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation and calculations.
• Good understanding of relevant British Standards and industry regulations.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proficient with ETAP, Amtech/Trimble ProDesign, Dialux or Relux.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage workload, programme requirements and project deadlines.

Desirable

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards professional registration.
• BIM and 3D modelling experience.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and project delivery frameworks.
• Experience supporting testing, commissioning and handover activities