Lead Electrical Engineer – Dockyard Infrastructure (Hybrid)

Gold Group; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Group is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for a Plymouth-based, hybrid role with on-site presence required two or more days per week. The role focuses on supporting a major dockyard facility, leading a team of electrical engineers, and handling the full lifecycle from design through to implementation.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, ideally CEng, with proven experience in regulatory environments and competence across LV/HV systems, safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry (nuclear, maritime, infrastructure, oil and gas).
• Proven track record in scoping, designing and modifying electrical systems (LV/HV, lighting, power distribution).
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and electrical standards (IEEE, IEC).

Responsibilities

• Engage with the customer and Technical Authority to understand requirements and provide electrical engineering support.
• Lead the Electrical Discipline and develop capability for the customer.
• Scope, design and propose modifications to assets or new facilities from concept to implementation.
• Approve technical documentation ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to align electrical designs with broader projects.
• Support installation, commissioning and testing activities as needed.
• Contribute to project documentation, risk assessments and progress reporting.

Skills

Electrical design

Regulatory standards

Stakeholder liaison

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) preferred

Job description

Gold Group is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for a Plymouth-based, hybrid role with on-site presence required two or more days per week. The role focuses on supporting a major dockyard facility, leading a team of electrical engineers, and handling the full lifecycle from design through to implementation.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, ideally CEng, with proven experience in regulatory environments and competence across LV/HV systems, safety