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Lead Electrical Engineer

Lead Electrical Engineer

ZipRecruiterGlasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
16 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Have you led HV / LV electrical engineering delivery in highly regulated or safety-critical environments?

Are you confident guiding multi-disciplinary teams through complex infrastructure design and assurance processes?

Can you provide technical leadership that stands up to rigorous safety, compliance, and stakeholder scrutiny?

If so, please read on and get in touch now!

The Opportunity

Our client is looking for a Lead (Principal) Electrical Engineer to take end-to-end responsibility for the design, assurance, and technical leadership of High Voltage and Low Voltage (HV / LV) electrical systems in a major infrastructure project. Working in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment, you'll lead cross-functional engineering teams and ensure full lifecycle compliance, safety, and performance of electrical systems.

The role

This is a Contract role and has been deemed inside IR35

Duration 12 months

Location : Glasgow, hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 from home)

Rate : Dependent on experience

Your duties and responsibilities will be

  • Lead and coordinate HV / LV electrical engineering design and integration across the full project lifecycle.
  • Manage internal engineering teams and external design partners / contractors.
  • Drive optioneering, HAZID, and technical assurance processes.
  • Produce, review, and sign off on technical documents, designs, reports, and risk assessments.
  • Develop and review safety justifications, EIMT schedules, and substantiation evidence.
  • Specify HV / LV systems and equipment (50Hz / 60Hz) for complex industrial applications.
  • Support planning for commissioning, decommissioning, and lifecycle transitions.
  • Manage engineering change control, design concessions, and interface with safety cases.
  • Lead internal peer reviews, independent technical assessments (ITA / IPR), and stakeholder engagements.
  • Ensure alignment with regulatory, quality, and statutory EHSQ requirements.
  • Contribute to periodic safety reviews and long-term asset integrity strategies.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or significant equivalent experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of British and European electrical design standards.
  • Strong track record in HV and LV electrical system design (both 50Hz and 60Hz).
  • Experience across all design stages : concept, detailed, installation, and commissioning.
  • Expertise in regulated, high-hazard sectors (e.g. defence, nuclear, maritime).
  • Proven ability to develop and author technical justifications and substantiation documents.
  • Familiarity with SCADA, HVAC, pumps, PAVA, and generator systems.
  • Strong multi-disciplinary coordination and leadership experience.

    • It’s great if you also have the following

  • Experience in nuclear or defence sector environments.
  • Knowledge of UK safety case frameworks, including ALARP, HAZID, and HAZOP.
  • Understanding of nuclear site licence conditions and safety documentation processes.
  • Prior work within secure / restricted access environments and understanding of classified project protocols.
  • Relevant training or certifications in safety case management or hazard assessment.

    • Get in touch now

    If you're seeking a new opportunity to progress to the next level in your career as a Lead Electrical Engineer and think you have the skills and experience our client desires then apply now or contactStuart Cooper via LinkedIn.

    Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects . We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.

    Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘ Confident Scheme’. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.

    Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects .

    We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.

    Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘ Confident Scheme’.

    Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.

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