At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in electrical fitting for complex defence systems, ensuring safety and quality.
- Company: Join a leading defence organisation with a commitment to innovation and excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, global deployment opportunities, and professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for training and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence technology while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in electrical engineering and relevant UK qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
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.
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 requires 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.
- Maritime or offshore safety certifications.
Lead Electrical Engineer in Gosport employer: CICOR
As a Lead Electrical Engineer in Gosport, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering cutting-edge defence systems while enjoying a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and quality. The company offers excellent employee growth opportunities through training and mentoring, ensuring you can advance your career while contributing to meaningful projects that have a global impact. With a commitment to innovation and collaboration, this role provides a unique chance to lead and inspire a talented team in a vibrant location.
