Senior Electrical Systems Engineer

Reed; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced leave

Wellbeing support

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Senior Electrical Systems Engineer in Surrey to lead the design, safety, and performance of complex electrical systems from concept to production. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and supplier teams to meet strict safety and compliance standards.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical, Automotive or Aerospace engineering, proven experience in industrial or transport electrical systems, and strong risk assessment skills.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex electrical systems for industrial or transport products.
• Strong knowledge of low-voltage DC and mains AC systems.
• FMEA/HAZOP or similar risk assessment experience.
• Ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams and mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical systems design and development through full lifecycle.
• Create and approve schematics and harness drawings.
• Define engineering standards and best practices.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Root cause analysis

Education

Electrical/Aerospace/Automotive Engineering degree

Job description

Senior Electrical Systems Engineer, Surrey | Clean Technology | Electrification

Help Shape the Future of Sustainable Transport

I'm supporting an award-winning clean technology manufacturer that is revolutionising a traditional industry through innovative electrification solutions. Following rapid growth from start-up to international manufacturer, the business is expanding globally and helping major fleet operators reduce emissions, lower costs and accelerate sustainable transport adoption.

The Role

As the technical lead for electrical systems, you'll drive design, safety, compliance and performance activities from concept through to production, working closely with engineering, manufacturing and supplier teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical systems design and development through the full product lifecycle.
• Create, review and release electrical schematics and harness designs.
• Define engineering standards and best practices.
• Support electrical architecture and component selection.
• Conduct hazard analysis and risk assessments.
• Resolve design and supplier issues using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Ensure compliance with relevant electrical and functional safety standards.
• Support verification, validation, EMC and environmental testing.
• Drive cost reduction and product optimisation initiatives.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, quality and supply chain teams.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership.

About You

• You'll have experience delivering complex electrical systems within sectors such as: Automotive Transportation Electrification Industrial Equipment Battery Storage Aerospace Mobile Machinery Essential Experience
• Degree qualified in Electrical, Automotive, Aerospace Engineering or similar.
• Proven experience developing electrical systems for industrial or transport-related products.
• Strong knowledge of low-voltage DC and mains AC systems.
• Experience producing and approving schematics and harness drawings.
• Understanding of electrical safety principles and engineering standards.
• Experience with structured risk assessments including FMEA, HAZOP or similar.
• Knowledge of product compliance and safety regulations.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

What's on Offer?

• Join a rapidly growing international manufacturer.
• Develop technology with genuine environmental impact.
• High levels of technical ownership and influence.
• Modern engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Excellent benefits package including enhanced leave and wellbeing support.
• Collaborative culture recognised as one of the UK's leading employers.

Interested? If you're passionate about electrification and innovation, I'd be delighted to discuss this opportunity in confidence.