Senior Electrical Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Leeds is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with a control panel background. The role involves leading projects for medium voltage systems and requires strong technical knowledge, 2-5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD. You will mentor junior team members and ensure project deliverables meet standards. This position offers an opportunity to work collaboratively across departments in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant industry experience required.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and/or Inventor.
• Previous experience in a control panel environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain client-facing documentation.
• Prepare technical content for manufacturing documentation.
• Act as the main point of contact for technical discussions.
• Drive projects to successful completion within timescales.
• Review all project deliverables for compliance.
• Mentor colleagues and offer technical guidance.
• Implement design modifications based on feedback.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Commercial awareness

Clear communicator

Collaborative team player

Customer-focused

Resilient under pressure

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Overview

Senior Electrical Engineer - Control Panel Background

This position requires a proven electrical engineer with expertise in control panel design and integration. The role involves leading the engineering and technical management of client purchase orders for medium voltage systems and packaged substations. Acting as the technical lead, you will take ownership of high-value projects, ensuring they are delivered to specification, on schedule, and within budget. As a senior figure within the engineering team, you will collaborate across departments, mentor junior colleagues, and provide technical guidance to ensure excellence at every stage of project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Technical Documentation - Produce and maintain client-facing documentation such as procedures, drawings, layouts, and manuals.Ensure accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
• Manufacturing Support - Prepare technical content for manufacturing documentation and develop sub-supplier material requisitions.
• Client Liaison - Act as the main point of contact for technical discussions with clients, resolving issues and providing confidence in project execution.
• Project Delivery - Drive projects to successful completion within agreed timescales and budgets.Work with internal departments to align resources with client expectations.
• Quality & Compliance - Review all project deliverables to ensure they meet internal standards and external customer requirements.
• Team Contribution - Act as a subject matter expert, offering advice and mentoring to colleagues across engineering, technical, and apprentice roles.
• Design & Innovation - Implement design modifications based on production feedback, and contribute to continuous improvement of processes, techniques, and products.
• Stakeholder Engagement - Build strong working relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, and external partners.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong technical knowledge combined with commercial awareness.
• A proactive, safety-conscious, and quality-driven mindset.
• Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal.
• Collaborative team player, able to build trust and respect across functions.
• Customer-focused, with the ability to exceed expectations through responsiveness and problem-solving.
• Resilient under pressure, maintaining focus on results and long-term goals.
• Dedicated to professional growth and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 2-5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Skilled in AutoCAD and/or Inventor.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a control panel environment.