Lead Electrical Engineer

Outsource UK; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Outsource UK is partnering with a leading advanced engineering and manufacturing business to recruit a Lead Electrical Engineer to join their growing team. This hands-on leadership role will own electrical design across high-spec equipment, while mentoring and developing a team of engineers.

You’ll drive technical standards, ensure compliance, and push continuous improvement within a regulated environment. Based in the West of England, the role offers exposure to cutting-edge projects and the

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience with electrical design in manufacturing or defence environments.
• Experience leading or mentoring engineers.
• Ability to work with complex, regulated systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Electrical Engineers.
• Own electrical design and technical delivery across projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and industry standards.
• Drive best practice and continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical design

Leadership

Regulated environments

Team mentoring

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

We’re working with a leading advanced engineering and manufacturing business to recruit a Lead Electrical Engineer to join their growing team.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll take ownership of electrical design across complex, high-spec equipment, while leading and developing a team of engineers. You’ll play a key role in driving technical standards, ensuring compliance, and delivering innovative, high-quality solutions within a regulated environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Electrical Engineers
• Own electrical design and technical delivery across projects
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety and industry standards
• Drive best practice, standardisation, and continuous improvement

What we’re looking for:

• Strong background in electrical design within a manufacturing or defence environment
• Experience working with complex, regulated systems
• Proven ability to lead or mentor engineers
• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)

This is a great opportunity to step into a visible leadership role within a growing, technology-driven business, while remaining close to the engineering.