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 targets
• Supervise, review and verify design deliverables including schematics, GA drawings, cable schedules, FDS and software documentation
• Produce control panel designs including GAs, detailed drawings, wiring diagrams, interlocks, motor starters, drives, safety circuits, instrumentation and power distribution
• Coordinate with EC&I, mechanical and software engineering teams
• Liaise with manufacturing, testing and commissioning functions
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation, engineering standards and best practice
• Contribute to HAZOPs, design reviews and technical risk assessments
• Manage 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 engineering
• Proven background leading Electrical / EC&I engineers on project work
• Proficient in AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical and MS Office
• Knowledge of British/European standards; IEC 61508 beneficial
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance
• Commitment to professional development (Chartership support available)

Salary and Benefits

• Up to £69,000 starting salary
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Pension: 5% employer / 5% employee + 3 salary Death in Service
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + option to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Ability to accrue up to 5 additional days for authorised extra hours
• Professional 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.

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