Job Description

We have an excellent opportunity for a Lead Electrical Engineer based in Manchester, working within the Nuclear industry. HV Substation Project / Small Power and Lighting

This can be worked on a hybrid basis, two or three days in the office and the rest remote.

Flexible working can be discussed.

Market rates

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This is purely an electrical role - Candidates must have recent electrical engineering experience in detailed design.

Mut be able to obtain security clearance (British Citizens with British passports and not have worked outside the UK during the past 5 years)

Your responsibilities could involve:

Assuming overall responsibility for delivery of the electrical scope. Including but not limited to Schedule and MDR creation, change control, project reporting, leading meetings, delegating work packages to the electrical team

Supporting project estimates including CTR's

Electrical discipline technical input for projects preparation, checking and approval of engineering documentation. Including but not limited to Basis of Design, Power System Calculations, Earthing and Lightning Calculations, Equipment sizing calculations, Load Schedules, Equipment Specification and Datasheets, SLDs, Cable Schedules, Material Take Offs, BCDs, Schematics, Equipment and Cable Routing Layouts

Preparing equipment and materials requisitions for HV and LV switchboards, transformers, motors, UPS systems, power factor correction, trace-heating, lighting and other electrical equipment

Reviewing supplier's quotations and preparing technical bid assessments

Preparing installation scopes of work

Ensuring all applicable national and international codes of practice, legislation and company/client standards and procedures are complied with

More specific tasks could include:

HV Power System Modelling

HV Protection Studies

Liaising with the DNO and other stakeholders

Electrical equipment ageing and Obsolescence Management

Supporting site teams with operational issues

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in relevant engineering discipline (e.g. Electronic / Electrical / Control Engineering) Apprenticeships may be considered

Chartered or Incorporated engineer status with a relevant professional body or evidence of working towards gaining these professional titles

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

Good knowledge of design working practices and installation requirements of the relevant sector

15 years engineering experience in the relevant or similar sectors

In depth knowledge of UK legislation and standards

Knowledge in the requirements for installation of equipment in potentially explosive areas

Experience in the requirements for CE marking of plant and equipment, including ATEX, PED, Low Voltage Directive, Machinery Directive and EMC Compliance

Awareness of risk identification, quantification, management and of HSE requirements

The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, possess good communication skills and be confident engaging with colleagues and relevant stakeholders

Experience of managing an electrical team to deliver projects to schedule and budget

Works with safety and risk management at the forefront of their minds

Customer focussed