Electrical Engineering Lead; Cables & Electrical Systems

We are supporting a major infrastructure client in the appointment of an experienced Contract Electrical Engineering Lead to take technical ownership of a critical electrical cabling and associated systems scope on a large, complex engineering programme.

This is a senior technical coordination role, acting as the primary interface between the client organisation, suppliers, and internal engineering teams
, ensuring electrical designs, documentation, and deliveries are compliant, coordinated, and delivered to programme requirements.

• Act as the technical focal point for all matters related to the assigned electrical and cabling contract
• Provide technical support to the client organisation in the resolution of electrical engineering issues
• Manage the technical performance of suppliers
  , ensuring compliance with specifications, standards, scope, and schedule
• Review and coordinate supplier technical documentation, consolidating multidisciplinary inputs and issuing formal technical comments
• Prepare and manage technical comment sheets and lead clarification discussions with suppliers where required
• Manage contract modifications and technical changes, including impact assessment and formal change documentation
• Own and track technical risks, open points, non-conformities, and opportunities associated with the contract scope
• Coordinate interfaces with multiple engineering disciplines, providing input data and consuming detailed design outputs
• Support qualification and verification activities where required
• Monitor technical readiness and follow up on delivery milestones for equipment and materials to the site.

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering (Bachelor’s or Master’s level)
• Strong background in electrical cabling systems, electrical equipment, and cabinets
• Proven experience reviewing and/or producing electrical design and installation documentation
• Experience working on complex, regulated or safety-critical projects with multiple stakeholders
• Confident in managing technical interfaces between client, suppliers, and internal engineering teams
• Solid working knowledge of relevant electrical standards (e.g. RCC-E, BS 7671, IEC standards)
• Comfortable working independently while coordinating inputs from multiple contributors
• Background in large infrastructure, energy, or industrial projects

• Bristol-based role with a minimum of 3 days per week on site
• Limited travel; occasional travel may be required during initial onboarding
• Long-term contract opportunity with potential extension.

Welcome to ACEPP UK, a Subsidiary of the HEVERETT Group

At ACEPP UK, we are a specialised engineering firm dedicated to Infrastructure Construction in France and internationally. Our expertise supports major industrial projects, particularly in the nuclear and naval sectors.

• Project Management (PMO)
• Work and Site Supervision
• Testing, Commissioning, and Handover to Operators
• Maintenance Engineering

In collaboration with AXEAL
, another subsidiary of the HEVERETT Group specialising in digital engineering solutions
, we also offer a full suite of services in Digital MCO Engineering
.

With over 25 years of experience
, we have built a reputation for excellence while maintaining a balanced and ambitious growth strategy. This steady progress allows us to stay true to our core values:
listening, expertise, and commitment
.

Joining ACEPP UK means becoming part of an Employee-focused
company with a strong technical foundation. Our collaborative management approach ensures that your initiatives are valued and your career aspirations are heard.

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