Lead Electrical Design Engineer
📍 Southampton / Hybrid - (2-3 days on-site every 2 weeks)
💼 Permanent | Competitive Salary (Up to £75k DOE) + Benefits
Are you an experienced Lead Electrical Design Engineer looking to progress within an thriving company? Join a leading EPC contractor who play a key role in delivering cutting-edge engineering projects across multiple sectors, including Process & Water, Energy, Defence, Oil & Gas, and Nuclear. Due to continued success and exciting new projects, this company is seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join their expert design team at our Southampton Head Office.
The Role
As a Lead Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of electrical design across a diverse range of engineering projects. Reporting to the Electrical Design Manager, you will oversee project-specific deliverables, design execution, and team collaboration to ensure high-quality solutions.
Your key responsibilities will include:
✔ Managing project-specific electrical design deliverables
✔ Developing detailed designs in line with the companies procedures and industry standards
✔ Interpreting client requirements and ensuring compliance with specifications
✔ Conducting site surveys, feasibility studies, and optioneering exercises
✔ Producing procurement specifications and detailed construction drawings
✔ Overseeing third-party designs and supporting installation & commissioning teams
✔ Reviewing vendor Functional Design Specifications for compliance
✔ Completing design calculations and full power system modelling (AMTECH)
✔ Developing electrical scopes, specifications, cable schedules, and telemetry schedules
✔ Performing design risk assessments and maintaining project documentation
What We’re Looking For
🔹 A relevant electrical qualification (or equivalent experience)
🔹 Chartered Engineer status (desirable, but not essential)
🔹 Experience in electrical design, power distribution, and control systems
🔹 Proficiency in AMTECH, CAD, and other industry-standard design tools
🔹 Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills
Why Join Us?
This fantastic company value innovation, teamwork, and career development. Joining our team means working on high-profile projects while benefiting from:
✅ Competitive Salary – Up to £75K (dependent on experience)
✅ Car Allowance (£6,000) or Company Car (Brand new, keep for 3 years)
✅ 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increases with service)
✅ Company Pension Scheme (4% matched – increasing soon!)
✅ Annual Bonus (Discretionary)
✅ Hybrid & Flexible Working Policy - (2-3 days on-site every 3 weeks)
✅ Employee Assistance Programme
✅ Bike to Work Scheme
✅Accommodation/Expenses paid for when visiting site, if traveling a distance