Lead Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Wolverhampton (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Up to £60,000 + Package
Hours: 37 per week (flexible bands and core hours)
About the Lead Electrical Design Engineer Role
We are seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join our team in Wolverhampton.
You will lead electrical project design teams delivering complex engineering solutions from concept through to handover. Projects typically involve large-scale, high-integrity machinery and process systems for highly regulated environments, covering full lifecycle design, integration and commissioning.
These include advanced control systems, automation solutions, and safety-critical instrumentation for major Energy, Research & Defence Infrastructure & process facilities.
Key Responsibilities of Lead Electrical Design Engineer
1. Lead electrical design work packages within budget and schedule
2. Supervise and verify design deliverables including schematics, GA drawings, cable schedules, FDS, and software documentation
3. Produce control panel designs including General Arrangements, detailed drawings, schematic diagrams, interlock diagrams for PLC & HMI hardware, motor starters & drives, safety circuits, instrumentation, and power distribution
4. Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and liaise with manufacturing, testing, and commissioning teams
5. Ensure compliance with UK H&S legislation and relevant standards
6. Participate in HAZOP and design reviews
7. Manage design change control and contract variations
What We're Looking For in a Lead Electrical Design Engineer
8. HNC, HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar)
9. Extensive electrical design engineering experience
10. Prior experience leading other Electrical / EC&I Engineers on projects
11. Proficient in AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical and MS Office
12. Knowledge of British/European standards and IEC 61508 (advantageous)
13. Ability to gain UK Security Clearance
14. Commitment to professional development - Chartership support provided
Salary & Benefits for Lead Electrical Design Engineer
15. Up to £60k starting salary
16. Hybrid & flexible working
17. Pension: 5% employer / 5% employee + Death in Service (3× salary)
18. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days
19. Accrue up to 5 extra days for authorised extra hours
20. Membership fees paid
Commutable From
Easily accessible from Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Telford, Dudley, Walsall, Cannock, Stafford, and surrounding areas.
Why Join Us?
We are committed to continued investment in engineering excellence and the professional development of our people. You'll benefit from structured career progression, ongoing training, and support to achieve Chartership, ensuring your skills stay at the forefront of industry standards.
Apply Now
If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career, click Apply today.
To find out more about Progressive please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com
Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom| Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales