Lead Electrical Engineer
Posted Today by Alexander Associates
Negotiable
Outside
Undetermined
Manchester
Summary: An exciting opportunity exists for a Lead Electrical Engineer to oversee the electrical scope across multiple major water frameworks in the UK. The role requires an experienced engineer to lead technical delivery, manage teams, and ensure high-quality outputs throughout all design and delivery stages. The position is a long-term contract classified as outside IR35, emphasizing engineering excellence and coordination among multi-disciplinary teams.
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
Key Skills:
- Degree in Electrical / Electronic / Control Engineering (or equivalent)
- Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (or working towards)
- 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
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Manchester
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
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-