Job Description
Lead Electrical & Control Systems Engineer
Stone, Staffordshire | 3 days per week in the office (hybrid)Permanent | No sponsorship available
VIQU have partnered with a long-established engineering and systems integration business operating at the heart of the UK energy sector. This organisation delivers complex, safety-critical projects across power generation and wider utilities, combining deep technical expertise with long-term project delivery and stability.
This is a hands-on Lead role, combining technical delivery with team leadership. You'll take ownership of electrical and control system designs, guide engineers through the full project life cycle, and act as a key technical interface with customers and project stakeholders.
The role
* Lead and drive electrical, control, and instrumentation design activities
* Act as technical authority, reviewing and approving designs produced by the team
* Produce and oversee system designs including schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, and design packs
* Design and review PLC-based control panels, cabling systems, MCCs, drives, and switchgear
* Interpret customer specifications and develop compliant, fit-for-purpose solutions
* Support tenders, cost estimates, site surveys, testing, and commissioning activities
* Ensure compliance with engineering standards, procedures, and project timelines
What we're looking for
* Strong background in electrical and control systems within energy, utilities, or similar regulated environments
* Experience with PLC-based control systems and control panel design
* Solid understanding of field cabling systems, calculations, earthing, and protection
* Ability to lead technically, mentor others, and communicate confidently with clients
* Degree or HND (with relevant experience) in Electrical Engineering or similar
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required
Why apply?
* Genuine technical leadership role, not just a senior individual contributor
* Exposure to full project life cycle work in complex energy environments
* Hybrid working and strong long-term career prospects
* Support towards professional engineering status (IEng/CEng)
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