Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer

NRL; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL Group is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to join a three-year engagement in the UK nuclear sector with hybrid work in Manchester and Liverpool and occasional travel to the US.

You will lead electrical design activities, chair Level 4 technical meetings, and ensure safety and regulatory substantiation of designs while coordinating interfaces with I&C systems. BPSS clearance and UK right to work are required; GDA/RNIP experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems design and substantiation in regulated industries.
• Experience interfacing with nuclear regulators and RNIP environments.
• Ability to lead multi-workstream electrical design activities and manage QA/ALARP assessments.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical lead for electrical design across multiple workstreams.
• Chair Level 4 technical meetings and maintain regulatory relationships.
• Lead safety, security and environmental substantiation of electrical designs.
• Oversee modifications within reactor island, turbine systems, and balance of plant environments.
• Apply a graded approach to quality assurance and ALARP assessments.
• Manage requirements capture, development and traceability across design phases.
• Address design alignment between 50Hz and 60Hz systems and develop transition strategies.
• Support delivery of electrical equipment qualification and interface with I&C systems.
• Ensure adherence to electrical codes, standards, and grid code requirements.
• Strengthen Intelligent Customer capability within the project team.

Skills

Electrical design

Regulatory interfacing

Leaderhship / chair meetings

UK BPSS clearance

Job description

Join a pioneering programme focused on advancing new nuclear technology, working on innovative projects shaping the UK’s clean energy future. This opportunity is open to one to three professionals seeking either full‑time or part‑time positions on a three‑year engagement.

SalaryThis role is inside IR35 (rate dependent on experience and level).

Location and Working Pattern

Hybrid working with regular time spent in Manchester and Liverpool, plus occasional travel to the US.

Client Overview

Our client is a global engineering organisation driving the design and delivery of cutting‑edge nuclear projects. You’ll contribute to significant developments within the nuclear sector, supporting emerging technologies that will transform the energy landscape.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical lead for electrical design activities across multiple workstreams.
• Chair and represent the organisation at Level 4 technical meetings, maintaining strong regulatory relationships.
• Lead safety, security and environmental substantiation of electrical equipment designs.
• Oversee modifications within reactor island, turbine systems, and balance of plant environments.
• Apply a graded approach to quality assurance and challenge ALARP assessments.
• Manage requirements capture, development and traceability across design phases.
• Address design alignment between 50Hz and 60Hz systems, developing robust transition strategies.
• Support delivery of electrical equipment qualification and interface with I&C systems.
• Ensure adherence to applicable electrical codes, standards, and grid code requirements.
• Strengthen Intelligent Customer capability within the project team.

Must‑have Requirements

• Eligible for Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance and full Right to Work in the UK.
• Demonstrated experience in UK Generic Design Assessment (GDA) and/or Nuclear Site Licensing phases.
• Excellent knowledge of electrical systems design and substantiation in nuclear or similarly regulated industries.
• Proven competence interfacing with nuclear regulators and working in RNIP environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical codes, standards, and qualification processes.

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Experience with integrated Instrumentation and Control systems.
• Previous involvement with grid compliance and derogation considerations.
• Competence supporting Intelligent Customer capability development.

If you’re an experienced electrical engineer passionate about contributing to the UK’s new nuclear future,

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