Lead Electrical Engineer – Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems
Hybrid working is available with Derby, Manchester or Warrington as the primary base location. Remote options available.
Salary: £63,600 – £83,500 + excellent package.
Morson Talent are recruiting for a Lead Electrical Engineer specialising in Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems to join a highly innovative organisation delivering next‑generation Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology within the UK nuclear sector. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development and delivery of critical electrical systems supporting safe, resilient and reliable power station operations. Battery and UPS systems are essential elements within the wider electrical architecture, supporting both safety‑classified and non‑classified systems across the plant lifecycle.
About the Role
As Lead Electrical Engineer – UPS Systems, you will provide technical leadership and expertise across the lifecycle of Battery and UPS systems. The role covers the complete design process, including system architecture, subsystem design, equipment specification, verification and validation activities, and final delivery support. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will apply a structured systems engineering approach to ensure robust and compliant electrical system designs supporting SMR deployment.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with process and mechanical engineers to translate high‑level requirements into Battery and UPS system specifications while liaising across engineering disciplines to integrate systems and understand functional performance requirements.
- Provide technical leadership for Battery and UPS systems, assess and substantiate system designs against applicable technical and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance with key industry standards including IEC 63046, IEC 61225 and SSG‑34.
- Produce verification and validation plans alongside system test strategies, support lifecycle planning, operational strategies and maintenance considerations for battery and UPS systems, and contribute to safety case development while engaging with regulators and independent assessors where required.
- Act as an intelligent customer, manage suppliers and contract partners, deliver programme activities to agreed schedules and milestones, and coach and mentor junior engineers within the electrical engineering capability.
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience across the lifecycle of battery or UPS systems within a highly regulated industry, with strong technical expertise in UPS and battery system design, specification, testing, installation, commissioning and maintenance.
- Experience in relevant disciplines such as protection systems, earthing systems and electrical distribution systems is highly beneficial.
- Understanding of resilient system design principles, including redundancy and diversity, and knowledge of standards such as IEC 63046 and IEC 61225.
- Experience applying systems engineering methodologies, including MBSE, is desirable, together with strong communication and stakeholder management skills and the ability to provide technical oversight of suppliers and delivery partners.
- Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
Salary and Package
The salary band for this role is between £63,600 and £83,500, depending on experience.
- Performance‑related bonus target opportunity – 12.5%
- Benefits allowance – £2,200 per annum for a bespoke package
- Pension – 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
- Holidays – 28 days (plus public holidays) with the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
- Private medical insurance – BUPA single cover
- Life assurance – 6× pensionable pay
- Home office support – £250 one‑off payment for new starters
Security Clearance & Screening
Due to the nature of the work, successful applicants will be required to complete Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, a DBS check and basic financial probity checks.
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