Lead Electrical Engineer - Highways & Tunnel Sector

Reference: C.F004_1770640094

Associate / Lead Electrical Engineer - Highways & Tunnel Projects

Location: Southwark/Elephant Castle 3 days a week on site.
Employment Type: Hybrid
Seniority: Associate / Lead Level

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer with strong experience in highways and tunnel infrastructure to join our growing team. In this role, you will lead and support the design, coordination, and delivery of complex electrical systems critical to transportation and tunnel operations. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, reliable, and innovative engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support electrical design for highway and tunnel projects, including LV systems, lighting, power distribution, control systems, and life-safety systems.
  • Produce and review electrical design calculations, schematics, reports, and technical specifications.
  • Coordinate with civil, structural, mechanical, and systems engineering teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
  • Oversee electrical design stages from concept through detailed design, construction support, and commissioning.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant standards (BS/EN, NEC, IEC, or local codes as applicable).
  • Participate in client meetings, technical discussions, and design reviews.

£60,000.00 - £80,000.00
Per annum
GBP60000 - GBP80000 per annum

Greater London, United Kingdom

Full Time

Added 09/02/2026
Reference: C.F004_1770640094

Lead Electrical Engineer - Highways & Tunnel Sector

Greater London
Full Time

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