Contract
Lead Electrical Engineer
Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
Manchester
Posted: 03 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 02 September 2026
Ref: 225444446
Lead Electrical Engineer - Nuclear
Manchester | Hybrid (2-3 Days Office)
c-60.00 per Hour | Outside IR35
Long-Term Contract | Immediate Start
We''re recruiting for an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to join a major UK nuclear project, leading the electrical design scope from concept through detailed design.
This is a purely electrical engineering role requiring recent detailed design experience within a highly regulated industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the electrical engineering scope and design delivery.
- Produce and review electrical design documentation.
- Complete electrical calculations, specifications and SLDs.
- Specify HV/LV equipment and review supplier documentation.
- Support project planning, reporting and change control.
- Lead technical meetings and coordinate the electrical team.
- Ensure compliance with UK standards and project requirements.
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
- Extensive experience in detailed electrical design.
- Previous experience leading electrical engineering projects or teams.
- Strong HV/LV power distribution design knowledge.
- Nuclear or other highly regulated industry experience.
- Able to obtain UK Security Clearance.
Desirable
- Chartered or Incorporated Engineer.
- HV power system modelling and protection studies.
- ATEX / hazardous area experience.
- Knowledge of UK nuclear standards.
- Commissioning or site support experience.
What''s on Offer
- c-60.00 per hour
- Outside IR35
- Hybrid working (Manchester office)
- Long-term contract
- Immediate start
- Opportunity to work on a major UK nuclear programme
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