Lead Electrical Engineer

Your new companyA leading engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to support the delivery of major projects within the nuclear sector. This is a senior technical role with responsibility for leading electrical engineering activities across the full project life cycle, from concept and detailed design through to installation support and project delivery.This position would suit a highly experienced electrical engineer with a strong background in detailed design, HV systems, and project leadership within highly regulated industries.Long Term ContractSecurity Clearance RequiredExcellent RateYour new roleLead and coordinate the delivery of the electrical engineering scope on complex projectsManage schedules, document deliverables, project reporting, change control and engineering resourcesSupport project estimates and engineering work package planningProduce, review and approve electrical engineering documentationPerform electrical design calculations, equipment sizing and power system studiesDevelop specifications, datasheets, cable schedules, single line diagrams and installation documentationPrepare technical requisitions and evaluate supplier quotationsSupport procurement activities and technical bid assessmentsLiaise with clients, stakeholders, DNOs and multidisciplinary engineering teamsEnsure compliance with industry regulations, standards and company proceduresProvide technical support during installation, commissioning and operational phasesWhat you'll need to succeedProven experience delivering detailed electrical design within the nuclear sector or other highly regulated industriesStrong background in HV and LV electrical systemsExperience with:Power system modellingProtection studiesEarthing and lightning protection designLoad flow and equipment sizing calculationsElectrical distribution systemsSubstations and small power installationsKnowledge of UK electrical legislation and industry standardsUnderstanding of hazardous area installations and ATEX requirementsExperience of CE marking and compliance requirements, including:ATEXPEDLow Voltage DirectiveMachinery DirectiveEMC ComplianceAwareness of risk management and health & safety requirementsQualificationsDegree qualified in Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering (or equivalent)Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or actively working towards professional registrationTypically 15+ years' electrical engineering experience within relevant sectorsAbout YouStrong technical leadership and team management skillsAbility to deliver projects to programme and budget requirementsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsSafety-focused approach to engineering deliveryProactive, customer-focused and highly motivatedAble to obtain the required security clearanceWhat you'll get in returnOpportunity to work on nationally significant nuclear projectsHybrid and flexible working arrangementsLong-term project pipeline and career development opportunitiesCollaborative and highly experienced engineering environmentWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.ukTPBN1_UKTJ