Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer Location: Leatherhead Contract: Initial 4 Months Rate: Up to £350/day (Outside IR35) Working Arrangement: 3 days per week on site The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical…

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Pay rate £300 – £350/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 14 October 2026

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Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Leatherhead
Contract: Initial 4 Months
Rate: Up to £350/day (Outside IR35)
Working Arrangement: 3 days per week on site

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to support the delivery of major infrastructure and transportation projects. Working within a multidisciplinary design team, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of electrical engineering solutions from feasibility through to construction and commissioning support.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer with significant experience in HV/LV power systems, electrical building services and infrastructure projects who can work autonomously while engaging effectively with clients, stakeholders and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and deliver electrical engineering designs and technical solutions.
Produce design calculations, technical reports, specifications, drawings and schedules.
Undertake HV and LV electrical system design, including power distribution, earthing and bonding, load assessments and protection schemes.
Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, regulations and health & safety requirements.
Participate in design reviews and design assurance processes.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Provide technical support during construction, testing and commissioning phases.
Develop and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
Prepare progress reports and present technical information to project teams and clients.
Mentor and support junior engineers where required.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years' experience in electrical engineering design.
Strong knowledge of HV/LV electrical systems and electrical building services.
Experience delivering projects within complex infrastructure or transportation environments.
Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation and calculations.
Good understanding of relevant British Standards and industry regulations.
Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams.
Proficient with ETAP, Amtech/Trimble ProDesign, Dialux or Relux.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage workload, programme requirements and project deadlines.

Desirable

Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering.
Chartered Engineer or working towards professional registration.
BIM and 3D modelling experience.
Knowledge of NEC contracts and project delivery frameworks.
Experience supporting testing, commissioning and handover activities

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