Lead Electrical Engineer - Generator Systems

We’ll Need You To:

Key Skills Required:

• We know there’s no such thing as the ‘perfect’ candidate. If you meet around 75% of the criteria below, we’d love to hear from you:
• Experience across the lifecycle of generator systems in a highly regulated sector; nuclear industry experience is desirable but not essential
• Deep knowledge and practical experience of generator system design, including specification, assessment, verification, testing, installation, commissioning and maintenance
• Expertise in one or more relevant sub‑disciplines such as generator systems, generator integration, protection systems, earthing systems or electrical distribution
• Strong understanding of designing systems functionally resilient to faults (including redundancy and diversity principles)
• Knowledge and experience of applying relevant industry standards (e.g., IEC 63046, IEC 63332) and associated regulatory frameworks
• Experience applying structured systems engineering methodologies, including MBSE
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interpret and present complex technical information, including to regulators
• Ability to provide technical oversight and act as an intelligent customer for supply chain activities
• Degree‑level qualification in electrical, electronics or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)
• We welcome applicants from varied levels of experience and from across regulated industries.

Location:

• Hybrid working with one of the following locations as your primary site: Derby, Manchester or Warrington

Salary and Package:

• We anticipate the salary band for this will be between £60,000–£78,750 dependent on the skills, values, and knowledge you bring. There may be some flexibility with the starting salary in exceptional cases, and, in due course, there is the potential for you to develop the role further.
• Benefits include:
• Bonus - Performance‑related target opportunity 12.5%
• Benefits Allowance - £2,200 per annum for a bespoke package
• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
• Holidays - 28 days (+ public holidays) with ability to buy or sell up to 4 days
• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover
• Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
• Home Office Support - £250 one‑off payment for new starters
• You’ll be joining a forward‑thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness and innovation. We offer a flexible, inclusive and supportive working environment, opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business, and a culture that values diversity, innovation and continuous learning.

Selection Process:

Pay Range

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Why Join Us?

Our Application Process

• Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:
• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance • Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check • Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
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