An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Electrical Engineer to take ownership of the electrical scope across multiple major water frameworks. This role will suit an experienced engineer capable of leading technical delivery, managing teams, and ensuring high-quality engineering outputs across all design and delivery stages.
You will play a key role in driving engineering excellence, coordinating multi-disciplinary interfaces, and supporting project teams across a range of UK water infrastructure schemes.
This is a long term contract, outside ir35.
Key Responsibilities
Lead delivery of the electrical engineering scope across multiple projects
Manage schedules, MDRs, change control, reporting, and technical coordination
Delegate and oversee work packages within the electrical team
Support estimating activities including CTR development
Provide technical leadership across all deliverables, including: Basis of Design
Power systems, earthing, lightning, load & cable calculations
Equipment sizing, specifications, SLDs, schematics, cable schedules, MTOs and layouts Prepare requisitions for HV/LV equipment (switchgear, transformers, motors, UPS, lighting, etc.)
Review supplier quotations and complete technical bid assessments
Develop installation scopes of work
Ensure compliance with UK/international standards, legislation, and client requirements
Liaise with DNOs and external stakeholders
Support HV modelling and protection studies
Manage equipment obsolescence and lifecycle planning
Provide site-based technical support for operational issues Qualifications Degree in Electrical / Electronic / Control Engineering (or equivalent)
Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (or working towards) Technical Experience Strong knowledge of UK standards and legislation
Experience in regulated environments, including explosive atmospheres
Knowledge of CE marking requirements (ATEX, PED, LV Directive, Machinery Directive, EMC compliance)
Strong understanding of HSE and risk management principles Only those with proof of right to work in the UK should apply for this role. Please reach out for more information- Show email
Manage schedules, MDRs, change control, reporting, and technical coordination
Delegate and oversee work packages within the electrical team
Support estimating activities including CTR development
Provide technical leadership across all deliverables, including: Basis of Design
Power systems, earthing, lightning, load & cable calculations
Equipment sizing, specifications, SLDs, schematics, cable schedules, MTOs and layouts Prepare requisitions for HV/LV equipment (switchgear, transformers, motors, UPS, lighting, etc.)
Review supplier quotations and complete technical bid assessments
Develop installation scopes of work
Ensure compliance with UK/international standards, legislation, and client requirements
Liaise with DNOs and external stakeholders
Support HV modelling and protection studies
Manage equipment obsolescence and lifecycle planning
Provide site-based technical support for operational issues Qualifications Degree in Electrical / Electronic / Control Engineering (or equivalent)
Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (or working towards) Technical Experience Strong knowledge of UK standards and legislation
Experience in regulated environments, including explosive atmospheres
Knowledge of CE marking requirements (ATEX, PED, LV Directive, Machinery Directive, EMC compliance)
Strong understanding of HSE and risk management principles Only those with proof of right to work in the UK should apply for this role. Please reach out for more information- Show email
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