Team Lead AC Engineering

Team Lead - AC Engineering (Electrical Systems)
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We're looking for an experienced Team Lead AC Engineering to guide our electrical engineering function and drive excellence across design, development, and project execution. This is a key technical leadership role where you'll oversee AC engineering activities, support project teams, and ensure high-quality, standards-compliant solutions for our clients.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor the AC Engineering team, ensuring strong technical performance, knowledge development, and collaborative working.
• Oversee the creation and review of AC electrical designs, including single-line diagrams, cable sizing, protection concepts, and grid-compliant configurations.
• Act as a senior technical point of contact for Grid Operators, clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Support project and sales teams with expert technical input during planning, tendering, and execution phases.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet required standards, regulations, and project timelines.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers and site teams to ensure seamless transition from design to installation and commissioning.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, documentation, and quality frameworks.

What You Bring:

• Strong background in electrical engineering, ideally within power systems, renewable energy, or grid-connected infrastructure.
• Proven leadership experience-formal or informal-with the ability to motivate, guide, and develop a technical team.
• Excellent understanding of AC system design, standards, and grid requirements.
• Confidence communicating with external partners, including utilities and suppliers.
• A structured, solution-oriented mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving technical environment.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.