Lead Electrical Engineer
Derbyshire
£50,000 - £55,000 + £455/month Car Allowance
Hybrid Working Available
International Travel Required
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and technically accomplished Lead Electrical Engineer to join a successful engineering projects business delivering complex capital projects across the food, beverage, brewing, distilling and pharmaceutical sectors.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Electrical Engineer who thrives on technical problem-solving and enjoys taking ownership of projects from concept through to installation, testing and commissioning. Unlike many senior engineering roles, this position remains heavily focused on engineering excellence and technical delivery rather than pure project management.
The Role
As Lead Electrical Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
- Leading electrical engineering design on complex industrial projects
- Producing and reviewing electrical schematics, drawings and design documentation.
- Carrying out electrical design verification and ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
- Supporting installation, inspection, testing and commissioning activities.
- Providing technical guidance, mentoring and leadership to Electrical Engineers.
- Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, suppliers and clients.
- Developing solutions involving instrumentation, industrial control systems, MCCs and PLC hardware.
- Supporting ATEX and machinery safety compliance activities.
- Travelling internationally to support customer projects, installations, commissioning and technical troubleshooting.
About You
To be successful, you will have:
- Strong industrial electrical engineering design experience
- Experience producing electrical schematics and technical drawings
- Understanding of machinery safety, including Performance Level (PL) calculations and validation
- Experience with industrial controls, instrumentation and communication protocols such as Profibus and AS-i
- Practical installation, inspection, testing and commissioning experience
- The ability to provide technical leadership and make sound engineering decisions
- Willingness to travel internationally as required
Desirable Experience
- Food, beverage, brewing, distilling or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments
- EPLAN and AutoCAD experience
- Degree, HND or HNC in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- Working towards or holding IEng or CEng status
Salary & Benefits
- £50,000 - £55,000 salary
- £455 per month car allowance
- Hybrid working after successful completion of probation
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Flexible holiday scheme
- Pension scheme
- International travel opportunities
- Long-term career development and progression
Lead Electrical Engineer employer: Ata-Recruitment-Ltd
At Ata-Recruitment-Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Located in Burton upon Trent, our team enjoys competitive benefits, ongoing training, and clear pathways for career advancement, all while working with cutting-edge technology in the field of robotics and automation. Join us to be part of a supportive environment where your skills are valued and your professional growth is encouraged.
