Electrical Lead
Listed on 2026-07-20
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering
London, GB, EC2R 7BP
Felixstowe, GB, IP10 0DD
Bristol, GB, BS32 4TP
Manchester, GB, M1 4HN
Leiston, GB, IP16 4TP
Location: Ipswich, Leiston or London
Hybrid Working: 4 days per week in the office
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: Circa £75,000 plus up to 5% bonus and extensive benefits including:
- Life assurance
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Opportunity to purchase extra holiday
- Flexible benefits allowance to spend on our benefits portal on benefits such as; discounted gym memberships, private healthcare, electric car schemes etc
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Contributory pension scheme up to 7.5% employee / up to 15% Sizewell C
Sizewell C construction strategy is to replicate the design of Hinkley Point C, using the majority of the same supply chain, but innovating in the way it is delivered to achieve savings in time and cost of around 20%. The CCO will need to be guided by and incorporate lessons learned from the Hinkley Point C commercial delivery to achieve Sizewell C’s ambition.
Following Financial Completion and Revenue Commencement, Sizewell C is fully funded and is owned by;
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero representing HM Government, La Caisse, Centrica, EDF and Amber Infrastructure.
The Opportunity
What Youll Be DoingAs Electrical Lead, you will be responsible for developing the future Electrical function for Sizewell C's operational organisation. You will provide technical leadership across a wide range of electrical systems, work closely with project and commissioning teams, and support the development of the processes and tools required for long term station operation.
You will help establish maintenance and reliability strategies, support operational readiness activities, contribute to digital tool development and ensure that the electrical discipline is prepared to support safe and efficient plant operations.
What You'll Be Doing- Building and leading the future Electrical team
- Developing electrical maintenance, reliability and operational strategies
- Leading the implementation of electrical systems, processes and procedures
- Supporting the transition from construction and commissioning into operations
- Establishing strong relationships with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance and Commissioning teams
- Driving continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Supporting the development of digital systems and engineering tools
- Managing risks associated with electrical plant and equipment
- Promoting and championing a strong nuclear safety culture
- Coaching, mentoring and developing engineers within the team
- Significant experience within an Electrical Engineering discipline
- Proven experience leading and developing teams in a high pressure operational environment
- Experience planning, scheduling and executing complex work programmes
- Strong understanding of nuclear safety culture, regulatory compliance and quality assurance standards
- Experience developing engineering processes, maintenance strategies or equipment reliability programmes
- Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including high voltage and low voltage power systems, switch gear and rotating electrical equipment
- Experience working within a nuclear power station or similarly highly regulated environment
- Experience with in the nuclear industry
- Experience supporting major infrastructure, energy or mega-project programmes
- Experience of construction, commissioning or operational readiness activities
- Experience with data reporting and performance management tools
- Knowledge of INPO AP928, AP913 or similar work management processes
- Experience using AutoCAD, Visio or planning tools
- Experience gained within highly regulated sectors such as aerospace, manufacturing, automotive or marine
- Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Engineering or a relevant scientific discipline
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
- Membership of a recognised professional engineering institution
If you re looking for an opportunity to influence the future operation of one of the UK s most important energy projects,…
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