Lead Electrical Engineer
Location: Stockton, UK
We’re not just solving problems; we’re engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you’re passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.
We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strives to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. Work‑life balance and flexibility are a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part‑time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.
Job Responsibilities:
* Lead and take responsibility for the delivery of the design aspects of the project.
* Contribute to the production of multi‑discipline design documentation such as: Project Requirement Documents, Basis of Design, Project Verification Plans, Quality Plans, Design Justification Report.
* Determine project requirements independently.
* Review / check design documents and electrical deliverables developed by design teams.
* Estimate hours for scope changes or additional works and outline supporting schedule for the discipline.
* Support and contribute to the delivery of Design Reviews.
* Produce reports and documentation to comply with CDM.
Requirements:
* Management of design delivery teams.
* Good working knowledge of Wiring Regulations (BS7671) as applied to industrial installations.
* Working knowledge of Machinery Safety, UKCA Marking.
* Good working knowledge of switchgear standards BS EN 62271 (parts applicable to voltages from 1kV to 52kV), BS EN 60947.
* Knowledge of BS EN 60909 for the production of fault level studies; experience in load flow and motor starting studies; use of SKM Powertools or ETAP software.
* Design and specification of lightning protection systems, earthing systems, surge protection equipment in accordance with applicable standards and wiring regulations.
* Determination of touch and step potentials during fault and lightning strike conditions.
* Experience of delivery within formal Business Management systems.
* Estimate & schedule production and progress reporting.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
We also expect you to actively participate in the technical development of team members, contribute to departmental procedures, work instructions, design guides and templates.
Our Culture: We build on safety, integrity and respect. We support mental wellbeing and foster a sense of connection. As a Disability Confident employer, we interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working or who may not meet all listed requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, veteran status, color, religion, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability, so long as essential functions can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology | Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
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