At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative electrical design projects and collaborate with a dynamic engineering team.
- Company: Specialist engineering organisation delivering bespoke industrial solutions globally.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, relocation support, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a collaborative environment with exciting projects and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a high-stakes technical leadership role.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in industrial equipment design.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are seeking a highly capable Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary engineering team delivering innovative, bespoke industrial equipment to a global customer base. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will act as the technical authority for all electrical and electronic aspects of projects, collaborating across disciplines to define system architectures, requirements, and specifications, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, and technically robust.
A specialist engineering organisation based in Southampton, delivering bespoke industrial solutions to a global market. The company focuses on high‑value, technically challenging projects involving electrical control systems and integrated mechanical material handling solutions. Projects typically range from £50k to £500k+, with delivery timelines spanning 3–12 months, covering the full lifecycle from concept to commissioning.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the design, development, manufacture and support of advanced industrial electro‑mechanical equipment.
- Coordinate electrical engineering activities, delivering projects on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
- Own the electrical design lifecycle from concept through to verification and release.
- Contribute to system‑level design decisions and cross‑functional trade‑offs.
- Approve and sign off electrical design documentation and outputs.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement, troubleshooting and optimising existing designs while exploring new technologies.
- Develop strong technical knowledge to support customer and stakeholder engagement.
- Strong background in electrical and electronic systems engineering, including power conversion, transformers, switches, converters and SMPS.
- Experience in system architecture and requirements definition.
- Knowledge of industrial automation, control systems and industrial software.
- Understanding of thermal management and material considerations in industrial equipment.
- Control panel design (PLC, HMI, SCADA) and programming.
- Pneumatic or hydraulic systems.
- Experience mentoring or leading a small team of engineers.
- Chartered Engineer status (or working towards).
- Lead or contribute to CE marking activities.
- Interpret and apply relevant standards (e.g. Low Voltage Directive, EMC).
- Ensure robust design reviews, safety compliance, and documentation.
- Provide technical input to new business proposals, including risk assessment.
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure integrated product delivery.
- Support commissioning, testing and troubleshooting of new equipment.
- Degree‑qualified (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.
- Proven experience in industrial or process‑based equipment design.
- Strong problem‑solving skills with a hands‑on, project‑driven mindset.
- Able to operate as a technical leader within a collaborative environment.
This is a rare opportunity to take on a high‑impact technical leadership role within a specialised engineering environment. You’ll influence product direction, safety and long‑term engineering capability while working on complex, custom‑built solutions for a global client base. If you’re ready to lead cutting‑edge electrical design projects and make a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Lead Electrical Design Engineer in Southampton, Hampshire employer: Energy Jobline CVL
As a Lead Electrical Design Engineer at our specialist engineering organisation in Southampton, you will thrive in a collaborative and innovative work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With competitive salaries, relocation support, and the opportunity to work on high-value projects, we empower our engineers to lead cutting-edge designs while making a meaningful impact on global industrial solutions.
