LEAD ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

MDE Consultants Ltd • Kendal, ENG, United Kingdom • 13h ago

Job Description

Lead Electrical Engineer

£50,000 - £60,000

Cumbria

Full Time, Permanent

Purpose of Role:

To supervise electrical and systems engineering teams, creating a positive and dynamic work environment. The role involves providing technical leadership across a portfolio of projects and assets.

The successful candidate will lead and inspire the team, helping them to achieve excellence and develop new skills through mentoring and clear guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide electrical engineering recommendations and technical support for reviews, strategic plans, and projects.
Assist with allocation, budgeting, resource planning, and scheduling.
Manage cost estimations and determine reliable material sources.
Ensure on-time product development by collaborating with managers to estimate accurate schedules and solve problems.
Streamline production processes while maintaining compliance with safety guidelines.
Create production, quality validation, and evaluation requirements; troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
Establish technical standards in reviews, documentation, and designs.
Manage Electrical & Instrumentation Engineers.
Act as a key stakeholder in the Projects Team.
Ensure verification and electrical engineering design methodologies meet product and safety requirements.
Ensure development processes align with established timelines.

Skills & Qualifications:

Proven experience in an Electrical Engineering Management role, with the ability to lead and motivate a team to deliver high-quality work.
Strong commitment to safety, demonstrated through leadership and example.
Recognized qualifications in a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a lead engineer on commercial projects.
Prior experience in electrical engineering management.
General knowledge of CAD is advantageous.
Extensive knowledge of national codes and regulations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills and technical expertise to contribute to a forward-thinking team.

Apply NOW to be considered for this unique opportunity. (Please note, to be considered for this role you must be able to work in the UK without sponsorship) 4o

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