Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Lead Electrical Design Engineer

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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