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Lead Electrical Engineer
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Glasgow
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Job Title Lead Electrical Engineer
Our Ref 12504
Employment Type Contract. This role has been deemed inside IR35
Duration 12 months
Location: Glasgow, hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 from home)
Rate Dependent on experience
Key Questions
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?
The Opportunity
We are 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.
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.
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. 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 ‘Disability Confident Scheme’. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity.
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 ‘Disability Confident Scheme’.
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