Lead Electrical Design Engineer Location: Wolverhampton (Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to £69,000 Package Hours: 37 per week (flexible working) About the Lead Electrical Design Engineer Role We are seeking a L ead Electrical Design Engineer to join our team in Wolverhampton.
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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 Lead electrical design work packages within budget and schedule Supervise and verify design deliverables including schematics, GA drawings, cable schedules, FDS, and software documentation 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 Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and liaise with manufacturing, testing, and commissioning teams Ensure compliance with UK H&S legislation and relevant standards Participate in HAZOP and design reviews Manage design change control and contract variations What Were Looking For in a Lead Electrical Design Engineer HNC, HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar) Extensive electrical design engineering experience Prior experience leading other Electrical / EC&I Engineers on projects Proficient in AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical and MS Office Knowledge of British/European standards and IEC 61508 (advantageous) Ability to gain UK Security Clearance Commitment to professional development
- Chartership support provided Salary & Benefits for Lead Electrical Design Engineer Up to £60k starting salary Hybrid & flexible working Pension: 5% employer / 5% employee Death in Service (3 salary) 25 days annual leave bank holidays option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days Accrue up to 5 extra days for authorised extra hours 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.
Youll benefit from structured career progression, ongoing training, and support to achieve Chartership, ensuring your skills stay at the forefront of industry standards. xjlbheb
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