Senior Electrical Engineer

Westlakes Recruit; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000

Job description

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer ideally with a background in the Nuclear, Defence or other highly regulated sector, to be engaged on a permanent basis, with hybrid working and based in either: Warrington, Glasgow, Cumbria & Newcastle.

To create Electrical, Control and Instrumentation designs in line with client specification. To procure and manage any relevant specialist work packages required to meet project requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design LV electrical distribution systems (HV experience desired but not essential).
2. Design of cable containment/support systems.
3. Be willing to undergo necessary security clearances (BPSS/SC).
4. Previous experience of working in the nuclear environments and associated governance.
5. Personally create and manage the creation of, through direct reports, the following documentation:
1. Specifications & Datasheets
2. Cable Calculations & Schedules
3. Reports and plans
4. Drawings
5. Change Request Documents
6. Commissioning Reports
6. Review and check manufacturer document/information for compliance with project specifications.
7. HR & Technical Authority to Direct Reports. Support technical reviews.
8. Develop and maintain relationships with Client team, relevant technical consultants, and suppliers.
9. Mentor Engineers, Graduates & Trainees within your team.

Experience Required:

1. Must be proficient in Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign.
2. Clear focus on collaboration and building relationships with other designers and project teams to deliver cost-effective and acceptable design solutions.
3. Microsoft Office experience is essential including Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint.
4. Knowledge of codes of practice and other regulatory material.

Why We're Different:

Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission critical objectives.

Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge.

We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them! We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear.

Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future: As an equal opportunities business, we value applications.