The Lead Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading and co-ordinating electrical fitting activities on complex defence systems, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and in accordance with defence, quality and regulatory standards.
Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.
Duties include but are not limited to:
* Lead and supervise a team of Engineering Technicians, Installation Fitters and apprentices across defence projects.
* Install, assemble, wire, terminate, test, and fault-find electrical systems and assemblies.
* Interpret and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings and work instructions.
* Ensure all electrical work complies with relevant MoD and Defence Standards/ specifications, and company procedures.
* Co-ordinate daily work activities, allocate tasks, and monitor progress against schedules.
* Conduct inspections, testing, and verification of completed work.
* Identify and resolve technical issues, escalating where required.
* Maintain accurate documentation, including build records, test results, and non-conformance reports.
* Promote and enforce safe working practices and compliance.
* Liaise with engineering, quality assurance, and project teams to support continuous improvement.
* Deploy anywhere in the world inclusive of Contractor on Deployed Operations (CONDO).This position require to be off site leading teams on installations
* Support training, mentoring and skills development within the Installation team.
Mandated Experience, Qualifications & Skills
* Proven leadership and integration experience of electrical/mechanical engineering within an industrial, maritime, or defence environment.
* Experience of design proving, integration and Defect resolution.
* Experience of gathering and documenting evidence to support acceptance, fitness for purpose, legislative requirements and safety.
* Ability to help generate design documentation and technical reports and review/assure documentation generated by others.
* Ability to interface with related disciplines including systems engineering, mechanical engineering, Integrated Logistics Support, Safety, Product Data Management, and manufacturing areas.
* Recognised UK electrical qualifications (NVQ Level 3, AM2, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
* Electrical Testing & Inspection qualification (2391 or equivalent).
* Strong understanding of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
* Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and operate effectively within a team.
* Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
* In-date passport and clean Category B driving licence.
Desirable Experience, Qualifications & Skills
* Accreditation with, or ability to gain accreditation through NICEIC, NAPIT, or equivalent.
* Experience working to MoD and Defence Standards (Def Stan).
* Fibre optic installation and testing certifications.
* Experience using OTDRs, fibre power meters, and cable certification tools. xsngvjr
* Maritime or offshore safety certifications.