About this role
ALTEN UK is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to join our growing team in Derby | Manchester | Warrington, supporting key projects within the Nuclear Energy sector. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior engineer looking to take on technical leadership across the full lifecycle of major electrical infrastructure and power system projects.
As Lead Electrical Engineer, you will take ownership of the electrical engineering scope on complex projects within the nuclear and safety-critical industries, leading a team of engineers while acting as the technical authority for electrical design, grid interface, and power system integration matters.
Location:Derby | Manchester | WarringtonOn Site: 3 days with flexible working arrangements Clearance: BPSSExperience Level: 7-14 YOE Your main responsibilities will be:
Technical Leadership
Lead and manage a team of electrical engineers across multiple concurrent projectsAct as the technical authority for electrical design decisions, providing mentorship and technical direction to junior and mid-level engineersOwn the electrical engineering deliverables schedule, ensuring quality, cost, and programme targets are metRepresent the electrical discipline in project reviews, client meetings, and design authority boardsElectrical System Design & Grid Integration
Lead the design and specification of electrical power systems, including generation, transmission, and distribution interfacesDirect the analysis and integration of cross-border and international grid interconnections, with particular focus on Eastern European grid linksOversee the development of:Single line diagrams and electrical architectureProtection and control philosophyGrid code compliance studies and interconnection agreementsLoad flow, fault level, and stability studiesMaintain end-to-end traceability between system requirements, detailed electrical designs, and vendor deliverablesVerify designs for completeness, consistency, and compliance with applicable national and international standardsDesign Delivery
Produce and review high-quality engineering design packages for software, hardware, and construction teamsReview vendor technical submissions, design documentation, and engineering solutionsParticipate in and chair technical reviews, hazard assessments, and design verification activitiesSupport integration activities and ensure alignment between electrical architecture and operational requirementsLifecycle & Compliance
Provide technical expertise throughout the design lifecycle, from concept through to commissioningSupport development of verification and validation strategiesContribute to and oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), integration testing, and system validation activitiesEnsure compliance with:Nuclear industry standardsFunctional safety requirementsGrid code and interconnection requirementsInternal engineering governance processesYou are…
An effective communicator capable of managing multiple technical interfaces.Comfortable coordinating complex supplier and client relationships.Detail-oriented and confident reviewing technical documentation.Proactive and organised, with strong stakeholder engagement skills.A systems thinker able to manage scope, risks, and engineering change. Qualifications
Experience, skills and qualifications required:
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent military experienceDemonstrable experience leading electrical engineering teams or workstreamsSignificant electrical engineering experience within power systems or nuclear/energy sectorsStrong experience in electrical engineering design and delivery, ideally within nuclear, energy, or other safety-critical industriesProven leadership experience, including line management or technical leadership of engineering teamsExperience with international grid interconnections; experience with Eastern European grid links is strongly preferred, ideally including electrical/nuclear power plant experience gained in former Soviet Union countriesSolid understanding of power systems, protection philosophy, and grid code complianceKnowledge of system lifecycle activities including V&V, commissioning, and maintenanceFamiliarity with relevant industry standards (e.g. IEC 61508, IEC 61513, IEC 61226, or equivalent national/international grid codes)Strong problem-solving skills with a structured, logical approachExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to lead technical discussions at project and client levelDesirable:
Czech language skills are a strong plusExperience working on large infrastructure projects with high-level safety requirementsChartered Engineer status (or working towards) Why join us?
We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.
Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.
We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.
We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.
Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!
In short you get:
A personalised career path and a rewarding management style A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium CustomersA huge diversity of engineering projects and industriesA competitive salaryPrivate Medical & Travel InsurancePension SchemeCycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefitsSocial atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildingsFlexible way of working (role dependent)This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.