Senior Rail Electrification & Power Design Lead

AECOM; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consulting firm in Manchester is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the delivery of electrical design work for rail infrastructure projects. This role requires a strong technical foundation in Electrification & Power systems and experience with low voltage systems like Points Heating and Signalling Power. Successful candidates should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to mentor junior staff. Join a collaborative team focused on creating impactful infrastructure solutions.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working model

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the design and delivery of Electrification & Power systems in the UK rail sector.
• Deep knowledge of low voltage systems, particularly Points Heating, Lighting and Signalling Power.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and design safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of electrical design work packages across rail infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical and commercial oversight and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and graduates.

Skills

Electrical design

Collaboration

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Education

BSc, BEng, or MEng in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (or working towards)

Tools

ETAP

AMTECH

ElectricalOM

Job description

A leading infrastructure consulting firm in Manchester is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the delivery of electrical design work for rail infrastructure projects. This role requires a strong technical foundation in Electrification & Power systems and experience with low voltage systems like Points Heating and Signalling Power. Successful candidates should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to mentor junior staff. Join a collaborative team focused on creating impactful infrastructure solutions.