Senior Electrical Engineering Lead

Abatec Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Abatec is recruiting an Electrical Engineering Lead for a major defence facility, supporting infrastructure and asset development. You will lead a team of electrical engineers, guiding technical delivery and acting as the customer interface from concept to maintenance.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering and substantial experience in a regulated sector, with expertise in power distribution, lighting and LV/HV systems, plus knowledge of IEEE/IEC standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Experience in highly regulated sectors such as nuclear, maritime, infrastructure or oil and gas.
• Experience in scoping, design and modification of electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting and LV/HV systems.
• Strong understanding of relevant electrical standards and safety requirements, including IEEE and IEC standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of electrical engineers across projects, providing technical guidance and acting as a key interface with the customer.
• Establish requirements with the customer and Technical Authority and develop suitable electrical engineering solutions.
• Scope and design electrical modifications and new installations from concept through to implementation and maintenance.
• Review and approve technical documentation, 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.

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Experience in regulated sectors (nuclear, maritime, infrastructure or oil and gas)

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.