Lead Electrical Engineer

3 days ago


England United Kingdom First Recruitment Group Full time

Lead Electrical Engineer
Location: Macclesfield
£50,000 - £65,000
Permanent, Hybrid

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer looking for a new role?

A leading multi-disciplinary design & build contractor is seeking an accomplished Lead Electrical Engineer to support the Term Framework Design Manager in delivering cutting-edge, sustainable, and cost-effective clean energy solutions within the highly regulated pharmaceutical sector.

This Lead Electrical Engineer role offers a unique opportunity to blend technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, contributing to high-profile projects and operational excellence.

Role Responsibilities:
  1. Provide leadership and support to the Electrical Design Team, ensuring efficient project delivery and resource allocation.
  2. Conduct interim audits of electrical design projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory compliance.
  3. Facilitate regular team meetings to promote collaboration and optimise workload prioritisation.
  4. Assist in the preparation and review of design deliverable schedules for accurate project costing.
  5. Review and approve design drawings and documentation prior to client submission.
  6. Identify, assess, and manage project risks, ensuring mitigation strategies are in place.
  7. Undertake feasibility studies, including Class D Estimates, to support tendering activities.
  8. Mentor and develop junior engineers, including graduates and trainees, fostering technical excellence.
  9. Deliver projects to agreed time, quality, and cost targets, meeting client KPIs.
  10. Drive innovation and value engineering within the Electrical Design Team.
  11. Collaborate with the portfolio lead to ensure timely delivery of design outputs aligned with project stage gates.
Candidate Profile:
  1. Chartered/Incorporated Engineer or actively pursuing Chartership.
  2. Proven experience as a Lead Electrical Engineer within a regulated sector.
  3. Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (preferred).
  4. Extensive knowledge of BS7671, Building Regulations, and CDM 2015.
  5. Proficiency in electrical and instrumentation design.
  6. Experience with Hazardous Area (ATEX) design (Compex qualification desirable).
  7. Familiarity with fire system design in accordance with BS5839.
  8. Demonstrated ability to deliver projects across the RIBA lifecycle stages.
  9. Working knowledge of LV distribution systems and digital engineering tools.
  10. Excellent communication, leadership, and collaborative skills.
Company Information

At First Recruitment Group, we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Lead Electrical Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

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