Overview
In this role you will act as the technical lead for electrical engineering on a multi-year UK nuclear infrastructure programme, contributing to concept design and delivery. You will support Engineering Delivery Managers, coordinate design activities, and produce technical documentation and calculations. You will lead design reviews, ensure compliance with standards, and mentor junior engineers to drive robust, safe solutions. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role that shapes critical electrical systems across the project. You will work in a safety-focused environment with opportunities to influence design quality and project outcomes.
Pay / Benefits
- robust benefits
- career development
- culture programs
- time to recharge
- supportive work environment
- equal opportunity employer
Responsibilities
- Act as the technical representative for electrical engineering activities and provide authoritative guidance to engineering and project managers
- Develop and review electrical designs, specifications, drawings, calculations, studies, reports, and other technical documentation
- Define and coordinate requirements for electrical power, control, instrumentation, telecommunications, protection, earthing, and related systems
- Ensure designs are robust, fit for purpose, constructible, maintainable, and compliant with project requirements
- Coordinate electrical engineering interfaces with other disciplines, clients, contractors, suppliers, and specialist teams
- Participate in design, 3D model, safety, constructability, and interdisciplinary reviews; resolve comments
- Identify and manage electrical hazards and design risks; participate in HAZID/HAZOP where applicable
- Perform design checks, verifications, and maintain calculation records and design evidence
- Plan and execute engineering work to meet programme, budget, and deliverables
- Prepare procurement documentation; review supplier submissions and bid evaluations
- Support installation, testing, and site issue resolution during construction and commissioning
- Review and coordinate work of junior engineers and designers; provide technical guidance
- Communicate technical information clearly through reports, briefings, and meetings with stakeholders
- Problem-solve complex engineering issues with independent judgment and practical solutions
Key requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
- Chartered Engineer status (IET or equivalent)
- Experience in nuclear or highly regulated environments
- Experience working with multi-disciplinary project teams
- Chartership with IEE or similar
- Knowledge of electrical, control, and instrumentation standards and regulatory requirements
- Strong knowledge of CAD design methods and NavisWorks
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Relevant industrial experience; nuclear experience is a plus
- Ability to obtain SC Clearance for AWE site access
- leadership
- clear communication
- problem-solving
- Electrical design delivery
- Systems engineering for power/control/instrumentation/telecommunications
- Design assurance and safety compliance
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