Senior Electrical Engineer

JT Recruit; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to lead a dedicated engineering team in delivering complex electrical projects. The role involves overseeing high and low voltage systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and developing the team. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a proven track record in project management and team leadership. Attractive benefits include generous annual leave, competitive pension schemes, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance of 44 days

Competitive pension schemes

Childcare vouchers and nursery support

BUPA Cash Plan (100 scheme)

Employee Assistance Programme

On campus parking with charging points

Sports facilities and membership packages

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in electrical systems (HV and LV).
• Proven experience in leading engineering teams.
• Strong track record in project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers for electrical projects.
• Oversee planning, design, and delivery of HV and LV systems.
• Conduct risk assessments for electrical systems and implement solutions.

Skills

Team Leadership

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Electrical Systems Design

Maintenance Programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Job description

Highly skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer required to lead my clients dedicated team of engineers in the delivery of complex electrical projects.

This role is critical in ensuring the electrical infrastructure is designed, maintained, and upgraded to the highest standards.

The Senior Electrical Engineer will oversee both High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) systems, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency in all operations.

The right candidate for the role will:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Manage team workload, priorities, and resource allocation to ensure the timely and successful completion of projects.
• Oversee the planning, design, and delivery of electrical projects, including building infrastructure, HV and LV systems, and other related installations.
• Conduct thorough analysis and risk assessments for electrical systems, implementing solutions to mitigate potential issues.
• Lead the development and implementation of maintenance programs for HV and LV systems to ensure long-term reliability and safety

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards it.
• Extensive experience in the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems, including HV and LV infrastructure.
• Proven experience in leading and managing engineering teams.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Previous experience working within a large organisation.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance of 44 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days)
• Competitive pension schemes
• A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes.
• We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies.
• BUPA Cash Plan (100 scheme)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles
• Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages available