Senior Electrical Engineering Lead

Abatec Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Abatec is recruiting an Electrical Engineering Lead on behalf of our client, supporting infrastructure and asset development at a major defence facility. You will lead a team of electrical engineers across a range of projects, providing technical guidance and acting as a key interface with the customer.

The role covers modifications to existing assets and the development of new infrastructure, ensuring designs meet operational requirements, safety standards and regulatory obligations.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Experience in highly regulated sectors (nuclear, maritime, infrastructure, or oil & gas).
• Experience scoping, designing and modifying electrical systems (power distribution, lighting, LV/HV).
• Knowledge of IEEE/IEC electrical standards and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical discipline and ensure high quality delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and interface with the customer.
• Scope and design electrical modifications and new installations from concept to implementation.
• Review and approve technical documentation to address safety and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate electrical designs.
• Support installation, commissioning and testing activities.
• Contribute technical input to project documentation and risk assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Stakeholder liaison

Electrical engineering

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Security Cleared | Electrical Engineering Lead | £100k | onsite 2-3 day p/week

Abatec is recruiting an Electrical Engineering Lead on behalf of our client, supporting infrastructure and asset development at a major defence facility.

You will lead a team of electrical engineers across a range of projects, providing technical guidance and acting as a key interface with the customer.

The role covers modifications to existing assets and the development of new infrastructure, ensuring designs meet operational requirements, safety standards and regulatory obligations.

As an Electrical Engineering Lead, you will:

• Work with the customer and Technical Authority to establish requirements and develop suitable electrical engineering solutions.
• Lead the electrical discipline, overseeing the quality of engineering delivery and developing the team's capability.
• Scope and design electrical modifications and new installations, supporting projects from concept through to implementation and maintenance.
• Review and approve technical documentation before submission, ensuring safety, technical and regulatory requirements are addressed.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate electrical designs into wider infrastructure projects.
• Support installation, commissioning and testing activities.
• Provide technical input into project documentation, risk assessments and progress reports.

Our client requires an Electrical Engineering Lead with:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Relevant electrical engineering experience within a highly regulated sector, such as nuclear, maritime, infrastructure or oil and gas.
• Demonstrable experience in the scoping, design and modification of electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting and low-voltage/high-voltage systems.
• A strong understanding of relevant electrical standards and safety requirements, including IEEE and IEC standards.

The following would be advantageous:

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
• Experience leading engineering teams and developing technical capability.
• Previous work within dockyard, marine, defence or Ministry of Defence environments, particularly involving asset lifecycle support.
• Knowledge of high-voltage systems in large industrial facilities, building services or power distribution networks.

Clear communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively with customers and technical stakeholders.

Applicants must be sole UK nationals and eligible to obtain Security Clearance.

Abatec Ltd is working as an employment business on behalf of its client.