Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Fortress Recruit Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead complex electrical projects in Poole. You will be responsible for detailed design, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring junior engineers and implementing improvements. Candidates should have an engineering degree or equivalent, along with 9+ years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of electrical CAD tools. This full-time role offers a salary of £50-60K and opportunities for flexible working.

Qualifications

• 9+ years’ experience in electrical/electronic design within an engineering environment.
• Proven ability to lead and influence teams.
• Experience with ruggedised or complex engineering systems (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design activities in line with standards.
• Provide technical support on design and manufacturing.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring

Electrical design expertise

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of electrical CAD tools

Education

Engineering degree or HNC/HND

Tools

Electrical CAD tools

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fortress Recruit is working with a Defence Manufacturer who are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead and deliver complex electrical projects. This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer who can provide guidance to junior staff, drive design excellence, and implement improvements across engineering processes.

You’ll play a key role in concept and detailed design, ensuring high standards of accuracy, compliance, and cost-effective delivery, while supporting cross-functional teams and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead electrical design activities in line with customer, legislative, and internal standards.
• Ensure design outputs meet quality, programme, and budget requirements.
• Provide guidance and technical support to engineers and colleagues on design, verification, and manufacturing.
• Undertake concept and detailed design, offering oversight and mentoring for junior engineers.
• Provide technical input for new business opportunities and cost estimates.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and design capability.
• Report on technical progress, resource utilisation, and project performance.

To be considered for this role, you’ll have

• An Engineering degree, or HNC / HND with significant experience.
• 9+ years’ experience in electrical / electronic design within an engineering environment.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical CAD tools, MRP / ERP systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and influence teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, able to engage with peers and senior stakeholders.
• Experience with ruggedised or complex engineering systems (desirable).
• Eligibility for SC Clearance (5 years' UK residency with no visa or sponsorship requirement)

This is a full‑time, permanent role based in Poole, looking to pay c£50-60K DoE, with flexible working opportunity, and occasional travel as required.

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