Lead Electrical Design Engineer
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Location: Wolverhampton (Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to £69,000 + Package Hours: 37 per week (flexible working)
Lead Electrical Design Engineer
Join a leading UK engineering organisation near Wolverhampton with over 60 years of experience delivering high‑integrity, safety‑critical systems for major regulated‑sector projects. The company designs and manufactures complex EC&I and mechanical systems in‑house, providing full lifecycle delivery from concept through to commissioning across advanced engineering programmes.
They support major infrastructure, energy, research and defence programmes, delivering large‑scale machinery, process systems, automation solutions and safety‑critical instrumentation.
About the Lead Electrical Design Engineer Role
The Lead Electrical Design Engineer will guide electrical design teams delivering complex engineering solutions from initial concept through to handover. Projects involve high‑integrity machinery and process systems designed for regulated environments, covering full lifecycle design, integration, testing and commissioning.
Key Responsibilities of the Lead Electrical Design Engineer
Lead electrical design work packages to time, cost and quality targetsSupervise, review and verify design deliverables including schematics, GA drawings, cable schedules, FDS and software documentationProduce control panel designs including GAs, detailed drawings, wiring diagrams, interlocks, motor starters, drives, safety circuits, instrumentation and power distributionCoordinate with EC&I, mechanical and software engineering teamsLiaise with manufacturing, testing and commissioning functionsEnsure compliance with UK legislation, engineering standards and best practiceContribute to HAZOPs, design reviews and technical risk assessmentsManage design change control, variations and technical documentation
Security Requirements
This role involves access to sensitive engineering projects. Applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC).
Candidate Profile
HNC, HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar discipline)Strong experience in electrical design engineeringProven background leading Electrical / EC&I engineers on project workProficient in AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical and MS OfficeKnowledge of British/European standards; IEC 61508 beneficialEligible for UK Security ClearanceCommitment to professional development (Chartership support available)
Salary and Benefits
Up to £69,000 starting salaryHybrid and flexible workingPension: 5% employer / 5% employee + 3× salary Death in Service25 days holiday + bank holidays + option to buy/sell up to 5 daysAbility to accrue up to 5 additional days for authorised extra hoursProfessional membership fees paid
Commutable From
Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Telford, Dudley, Walsall, Cannock, Stafford and surrounding areas.
Why Join
You will be part of a company committed to engineering excellence and continual investment in professional development. The role offers structured career progression, high‑quality training and full support towards Chartership. xwzovoh
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