Lead Electrical Engineer

YTL Construction UK; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer in Salisbury. This role involves overseeing electrical design for projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, relevant electrical qualifications, and a knowledge of construction practices in water and wastewater treatment. The position provides excellent benefits, including a pension contribution, holiday opportunities, and career development.

Benefits

Pension contribution up to 20%

Career progression opportunities

25 days' holiday rising to 28

Healthcare package

Life assurance

Volunteering day

Referral fee

Support from mental health first aiders

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong communication skills and effectively explain complex topics.
• Provide electrical design deliverables for project team.
• Supervise site surveys and produce necessary reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance on compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with project stakeholders and provide technical expertise.
• Mentor junior team members and support cost-effective delivery.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Strong IT skills

Education

Qualifications appropriate to industrial electrical requirements

BS7671 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations

Tools

ACAD products

Power Cable Calculation Package

Job description

Do you have a background in electrical engineering? Are you a natural problem solver with excellent influencing and communication skills? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you to join our team as a Lead Electrical Engineer.

What you'll do

Working as part of the Electrical Implementation team, you will be responsible for providing electrical design to Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Project Engineering teams for capital schemes in both waste and supply environments, as well as providing governance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, design standards and the 'Water Industry Mechanical Electrical Specification'.

As a Lead Electrical Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• providing construction electrical design deliverables as determined by the project team
• supervising site surveys (e.g. harmonic surveys, electrical condition surveys, duct network surveys and earthing network surveys) and producing reports as required by the design team, involving third-party contractors as appropriate
• providing governance on all aspects of the project's electrical installation documentation
• liaising with all project stakeholders, M&E project managers, Ops representatives, DNO, Telecommunication Contractors, Internal Automation team, etc
• attending technical meetings to provide electrical technical expertise for successful project delivery, e.g. design reviews, HAZOP, Control Philosophy reviews, etc
• leading the Electrical and/or junior Electrical Engineers in the preparation of required installation documentation (Cable Schedules, Power Distribution Models, Cable Route Diagrams, etc)
• assisting the Design team with constructability issues
• providing technical support to the Construction team during the construction phase of the project
• liaising with the external contractors and Internal Design teams as required
• deputising for the Electrical Implementation Manager to represent the team as required
• ensuring compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
• assisting the wider project team with cost reduction by reviewing standard products
• exploring energy-saving solutions and alternative construction methods
• producing WIMES Data Sheets for MCC manufacturers
• facilitating the use of OSB products within design.

You will also use your expertise to mentor the junior members of the team and instil a can-do culture within the team to support cost-effective delivery and personal development.

What you'll need

You will be able to demonstrate strong communication skills and effectively explain complex topics in simple terms, as well as have and develop strong negotiation and influencing skills.

In addition, you will have:

• qualifications appropriate to industrial electrical requirements, including BS7671 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations
• a wide knowledge and experience in water and wastewater treatment construction practices
• a fundamental knowledge of ATEX and WIMES
• strong IT skills.

If you have previous working knowledge of ACAD products and knowledge of the Power Cable Calculation Package, this would be an advantage, but it is not essential.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access toan interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trainedmental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail,environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.

Ready to build your future with us!