Senior Electrical Engineer – Nuclear & Energy Projects
Locations: Warrington, Knutsford, Newcastle, Gloucester or Bristol. Salary: Up to £65,000 + Benefits. Permanent Position. Flexible / Hybrid Working Available.
Senior Electrical Engineer – Join a Growing Energy & Nuclear Consultancy
The business is experiencing significant growth, delivering innovative solutions across the nuclear sector, including new build, generation, life extension, defueling, advanced reactor technologies, renewable energy projects, hydrogen production facilities and large-scale industrial developments. This role offers the chance to work on technically challenging projects that directly contribute to the UK’s Net Zero ambitions while developing your career within a highly respected engineering environment.
The Role
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering electrical engineering solutions across the full project lifecycle, from concept development and bid support through to detailed design, installation and commissioning. Working alongside Principal Engineers, Engineering Managers and multidisciplinary project teams, you will support the successful delivery of complex engineering projects within highly regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of electrical engineering designs and technical solutions.
- Support projects from concept design through to commissioning.
- Produce and review technical specifications, calculations, reports and design documentation.
- Support systems engineering activities and requirement capture.
- Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards, regulations and quality requirements.
- Review and check engineering deliverables produced by junior engineers.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to developing engineers.
- Liaise with clients, regulators and key project stakeholders.
- Support project planning, cost estimation and risk management activities.
- Develop and maintain strong client and internal relationships.
Requirements
- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (BEng, MEng, BSc, MSc or equivalent).
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards Chartership.
- Experience within nuclear, power generation, utilities, defence, oil & gas or other highly regulated industries.
- Strong understanding of high‑voltage electrical systems, including:
- 11kV switchboards
- Generator circuit breakers
- Insulated phase busducts
- Power transformers (up to 600MVA)
- 400kV grid connections and switchgear
- National Grid interfaces and Grid Code requirements
- Experience producing HV specifications, datasheets and drawings.
- Knowledge of electrical system studies and analysis (ETAP desirable).
- Understanding of relevant standards including IEC, IEEE and BS standards.
- Experience producing high‑quality technical documentation and engineering deliverables.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
Whats on Offer?
- Permanent position with long‑term career development opportunities.
- Salary up to £65,000.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Exposure to major nuclear, energy and infrastructure projects.
- Chartership support and ongoing professional development.
- Opportunity to work on projects that support the UK’s transition to a low‑carbon future.
If you’re a motivated Electrical Engineer looking to take the next step in your career and work on nationally significant projects, we’d love to hear from you.
