Senior Electrical Project Manager

We’re Hiring: Senior Electrical Engineer (Rail & Infrastructure)

Contract: £450- £550 per day (Outside IR35)

London based

ASAP start

We are seeking a driven Senior Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic Rail & Infrastructure Engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the design, coordination, and technical delivery of complex electrical systems supporting the iconic HS2 programme .

Operating within a multidisciplinary MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, and Automation) environment, you’ll drive technical excellence across the entire project lifecycle—from initial concept to final testing and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Design Excellence

• Lead the design of LV power distribution, earthing/bonding, lightning protection, UPS, and intelligent lighting systems.
• Prepare, review, and approve critical engineering deliverables: load assessments, cable sizing, protection studies, and design reports.
• Guide, mentor, and develop Graduate Engineers and Design Technicians.

Integration & Assurance

• Coordinate designs seamlessly across mechanical, civil, structural, and architectural disciplines.
• Ensure absolute compliance with HS2 Technical Standards , BS 7671, CDM Regulations 2015, and BIM processes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary design reviews (IDC/IDR) and champion safe-by-design principles.

Site Support & Commissioning

• Oversee supplier technical submissions and support equipment procurement.
• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), providing engineering support straight through to final project handover.

What We Are Looking For

Essential Criteria

• Education: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 5–10 years of electrical design experience within rail, infrastructure, utilities, or building services.
• Technical Grip: Mastery of LV distribution, power quality, earthing/bonding, and engineering assurance frameworks.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional stakeholder management skills and a natural ability to lead work packages.

Desirable Extras (The Cherries on Top)

• Prior experience on HS2, Network Rail, London Underground , or Crossrail.
• Chartered (CEng) or Incorporated (IEng) status (or actively tracking toward it).
• Hands-on experience with industry software: Amtech/Trimble ProDesign, ETAP, Dialux, Revit MEP, or Navisworks .

Why Join Us?

This isn't just another project; it's a career-defining opportunity to shape the future of UK transport infrastructure. You will work with cutting-edge digital engineering tools, collaborate with industry-leading experts, and directly contribute to sustainable, carbon-conscious engineering solutions.

Ready to Apply?

If you are ready to take ownership of complex engineering challenges and elevate your career, we want to hear from you.

Apply directly today or send a message to our recruitment team to arrange a confidential discussion.

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