Progressive
Lead Electrical Design Engineer
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Lead Electrical Design Engineer
Lead Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Wolverhampton (Hybrid Working) Salary: Up to £69,000 + Package Hours: 37 per week (flexible)
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 to handover. Projects involve high-integrity machinery and process systems, designed for regulated environments, covering full lifecycle design, integration, testing, and commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead electrical design work packages, ensuring they meet time, cost, and quality targets
- Supervise, review, and verify design deliverables, including:
- Schematics
- General Arrangement (GA) drawings
- Cable schedules
- Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
- Software documentation
- Produce control panel designs, including:
- GAs and detailed drawings
- Wiring diagrams
- Interlocks
- Motor starters and 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 practices
- Contribute to HAZOPs (Hazard and Operability Studies), design reviews, and technical risk assessments
- Manage design change control, variations, and technical documentation
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Security Requirements
This role involves access to sensitive engineering projects. Applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC).
Candidate Profile
- Qualification: HNC, HND, or Degree in Electrical Engineering (or a similar discipline)
- Experience:
- Strong background in electrical design engineering
- Proven experience leading Electrical / EC&I engineers on project work
- Technical skills:
- Proficiency in AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical and MS Office
- Knowledge of British/European standards (IEC 61508 beneficial)
- Other requirements:
- Eligible for UK Security Clearance
- Commitment to professional development (Chartership support available)
Salary and Benefits
- Starting salary: Up to £69,000
- Flexible working and hybrid options
- Pension: 5% employer, 5% employee + 3× salary Death in Service
- Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays + option to buy/sell up to 5 extra days
- Additional flexibility: Ability to accrue up to 5 extra days for authorised overtime
- Professional benefits: Membership fees paid
- Commuting: Accessible from Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Telford, Dudley, Walsall, Cannock, Stafford, and surrounding areas
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Why Join
You will be part of a company committed to engineering excellence, offering:
- Structured career progression
- High-quality training
- Full support towards Chartership
- A collaborative, progressive environment with opportunities for growth in a safety-critical engineering sector
Desired Skills & Experience
- Electrical Design Engineer expertise
- AutoCAD Electrical
- EC&I Engineering
- Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
- IEC 61508 and SIL (Safety Integrity Level) standards
- HAZOP Reviews
- Instrumentation and Control Panel design
- Motor Control Centres (MCC) Schematics
Apply Now If you’re an ambitious Electrical Design Engineer looking to advance your career, click to apply today!
For further company details, visit www.progressiverecruitment.com
Progressive Recruitment (a division of STHREE Partnership LLP), registered office at 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, UK (Partnership Number: OC387148, England & Wales). Acting as an Employment Business for this vacancy.
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