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Lead Electrical Engineer – Earthing
Rolls-Royce SMR. Provide technical leadership for earthing and lightning protection systems .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in earthing and lightning protection system design, compliance with UK and international standards, and systems engineering methodologies. Capable of providing technical leadership, managing supply chain partners, and mentoring engineers throughout the design and development lifecycle.
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Earthing And Lightning Protection System DesignSystems Engineering MethodologiesTechnical LeadershipRisk Assessment And MitigationContract Management
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Hard Skills
Electrical System Lifecycle ManagementDesign Documentation DevelopmentComponent SelectionTechnical Review FacilitationField Experience In Earthing DesignInstallation And CommissioningCompliance AssessmentVerification And MaintenanceCapacity PlanningStrategic Planning
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsCoaching And Mentoring
Tools & Technologies
MBSE ToolsCapellaDOORSPolarion
Certifications & Qualifications
BPSS ClearanceDBS CheckBasic Financial Probity Check
Industry Keywords
Nuclear IndustryRegulated IndustryUK And European StandardsTechnical GovernanceSupply Chain Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide technical leadership for earthing and lightning protection systems
- Assess and substantiate designs for compliance with UK and international standards
- Develop system architecture, specifications, design documentation, and component selections
- Support designers with technical guidance and design review input
- Lead or contribute to technical reviews through project gates
- Identify risks and develop mitigations during system design and integration
- Support capacity planning, long-term strategy, and team development
- Work across power station engineering teams to deliver standardised, commoditised system designs
- Represent electrical engineering in working groups, supplier engagements, customer discussions, and regulatory dialogue
- Manage or oversee supply chain partners delivering work packages
- Coach and mentor less experienced engineers
- Provide technical expertise across the design and development lifecycle
- Lead system architecture, sub-system design, equipment specification, and component selection
- Support design reviews, risk assessments, strategic planning, and technical governance
- Collaborate with electrical, civil, systems, safety, and project teams to integrate earthing systems
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience across the electrical system lifecycle in a regulated industry; nuclear preferred but not essential
- Strong knowledge and experience in earthing and lightning protection system design, assessment, verification, installation, commissioning, and maintenance
- Knowledge of relevant earthing and lightning protection codes and standards for the UK and Europe
- Experience developing earthing and lightning protection systems in nuclear or high-integrity environments
- Knowledge of systems engineering methodologies, including MBSE tools such as Capella, DOORS, or Polarion
- Proven ability to manage contract partners delivering technical work packages
- Understanding of commercial availability and cost considerations for materials
- Practical field experience in earthing or lightning protection design or installation
- Strong communication and presentation skills, including presenting complex information to technical and non-technical audiences
- Degree in electrical engineering or related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
- Applicants required to obtain BPSS clearance
- Satisfactory completion of a DBS check required
- Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Performance-related target bonus opportunity of 12.5%
- Benefits allowance of £2,200 per annum for a bespoke package
- Pension with 12% employer and 6% employee contributions
- 28 days holiday plus public holidays
- Ability to buy or sell up to 4 holiday days
- Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover
- Life Assurance – 6x pensionable pay
- Home Office Support – £250 one-off payment for new starters
- Flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment
- Opportunities for career growth
- Culture valuing diversity, innovation, and continuous learning