Lead Electrical Engineer
Clevedon, North Somerset
Hybrid / Flexible Working
Up to 55,000 - 59,000 per annum DOE + Bonus+ Life Assurance + Enhanced pension
Lead Electrical Engineer sought within Somerset division of global specialist equipment manufacturer offering comprehensive benefits package and further career development opportunities.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Lead Electrical will have direct responsibility for leading, empowering and motivating a growing team of Electrical Engineers. The Lead Electrical Engineer's responsibility will cover concept to customer commissioning and field trials, and through the application of best-practice engineering ensure on time delivery, within strategic operational budget and to specification.
The Role
- Work at the core of the engineering and product development teams using engineering tools and methods to bring clarity from ambiguity and deliver products that meet Requirements, Standards, Directives, and are cost effective.
- Work collaboratively with and effectively influence the engineering teams to ensure clarity of work packages, deliverables, and resolve engineering issues through determining the best solution.
- Be accountable for the technical elements of the product system and/or subsystem design, as assigned, identifying risks, control and mitigation actions, escalating issues when necessary for higher-level resolution.
- Be accountable for safety and type testing of any system or subsystem you are responsible for, verifying and validating its compliance; reviewing and approving reports generated in this area, by the team.
- Mentor and coach a growing team of Electrical Engineers of all levels of expertise to continue their development towards being a Lead Electrical Engineer themselves.
- Advocate and lead the adoption of best practice electrical engineering and new technologies (working with other teams in new and core technology development) across applicable projects to improve the delivery of engineering.
The Person
- Degree: Bachelors or Equialent or demonstrable equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
- Significant level of experience of the practical application of best-practice product design, development and electrical engineering in a relatable engineering industry
- Experience of leading and directing electrical engineers and teams of c.10 or more people in a project-based environment
- An understanding of dependability management and relevant industry standards.
- Influencing and negotiation skills at multiple organisational levels.
- Able to take ownership and control of a situation and bring people with them even though they may not be direct reports.
- High level of integrity and accountability with a results-driven mindset, able to set the standard, and hold people accountable to deliver.
Benefits
- Hybrid Working
- 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays)
- Bonus up to 7.5% of annual salary,
- Pension with a company contribution of up to 8%
- Life Assurance of 4 x basic salary
- Cash health plan.
- Fitness App with streamable classes & discounted membership with some gyms
- Thriving Wellbeing Program, Wellbeing and prayer room
- Private express room available for new mothers
- Recognition and Reward programme, Career development opportunities including apprenticeships, mentoring scheme and more.
- Support or sponsorship for formal qualifications and professional development like CEng, CIPS & CIPD
- Free parking, Subsidised canteen
- Charity and volunteering days.
All relevant, qualified applicants will receive consideration for opportunities regardless to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
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