Lead Electrical & Control Systems Engineer

Lead Electrical & Control Systems Engineer

Stone, Staffordshire | 3 days per week in the office (hybrid)
Permanent | No sponsorship available

VIQU have partnered with a long-established engineering and systems integration business operating at the heart of the UK energy sector. This organisation delivers complex, safety-critical projects across power generation and wider utilities, combining deep technical expertise with long-term project delivery and stability.

This is a hands-on Lead role, combining technical delivery with team leadership. You'll take ownership of electrical and control system designs, guide engineers through the full project life cycle, and act as a key technical interface with customers and project stakeholders.

The role

• Lead and drive electrical, control, and instrumentation design activities

• Act as technical authority, reviewing and approving designs produced by the team

• Produce and oversee system designs including schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, and design packs

• Design and review PLC-based control panels, cabling systems, MCCs, drives, and switchgear

• Interpret customer specifications and develop compliant, fit-for-purpose solutions

• Support tenders, cost estimates, site surveys, testing, and commissioning activities

• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, procedures, and project timelines

What we're looking for

• Strong background in electrical and control systems within energy, utilities, or similar regulated environments

• Experience with PLC-based control systems and control panel design

• Solid understanding of field cabling systems, calculations, earthing, and protection

• Ability to lead technically, mentor others, and communicate confidently with clients

• Degree or HND (with relevant experience) in Electrical Engineering or similar

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required

Why apply?

• Genuine technical leadership role, not just a senior individual contributor

• Exposure to full project life cycle work in complex energy environments

• Hybrid working and strong long-term career prospects

• Support towards professional engineering status (IEng/CEng)

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or contact Aaron Chiverton via the VIQU IT website.
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