Lead Electrical Engineer

043315007

£58,000 - £63,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Clevedon, North Somerset

Engineering And Technical

Posted 2 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Lead Electrical Engineer
Location: Clevedon, North Somerset (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Up to £63,000
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent


About the Role

We’re looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join a growing, innovative engineering environment working on advanced manufacturing equipment.

This is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role where you’ll guide and develop a team of engineers, while still remaining hands-on with cutting-edge product development. You’ll play a key role in shaping designs, solving complex challenges, and ensuring high-quality, compliant engineering solutions are delivered.

If you enjoy a mix of technical responsibility, team leadership, and working on complex systems, this role offers the chance to make a real impact.


What You’ll Be Doing
 
  • Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of Electrical Engineers
    • Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions
    • Taking ownership of electrical system and subsystem design
    • Driving best practice across product development, from concept through to delivery
    • Identifying and managing technical risks, ensuring effective solutions are implemented
    • Supporting safety, compliance, and testing activities
    • Encouraging modular, efficient design to improve reuse and innovation
    • Playing a key role in problem-solving and continuous improvement


What We’re Looking For
 
  • A degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
    • Strong background in electrical design and product development
    • Experience leading or mentoring engineers
    • Knowledge of working in regulated or compliance-driven environments
    • Familiarity with relevant standards (e.g. LVD, EMC, Functional Safety)
    • Experience in complex engineering industries (semiconductors or similar is a bonus)
    • A proactive mindset with strong communication and problem-solving skills


What’s in It for You?

Alongside a competitive salary of up to £63,000, you’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

Financial & Security

 
  • Bonus up to 7.5% of basic annual salary
    • Pension with company contribution of up to 8%
    • Life assurance of 4 x basic salary

Health & Wellbeing
 
  • Cash health plan
    • Thriving Wellbeing Programme supporting physical health, mental wellbeing, social connection, and sense of purpose
    • Discounted gym memberships

Time Off
 
  • 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays)

On-site Facilities
 
  • Free parking
    • Ample cycle storage, lockers, and showers
    • Subsidised canteen
    • Dedicated wellbeing and prayer room

Apply
If of interest, click apply to send your CV or if you have any questions, please contact Kirk at Pertemps, Bristol.