Lead Electrical Engineer

BMR Solutions Ltd are partnering with a leading advanced engineering and manufacturing business to recruit a Lead Electrical Engineer – NPI. This is a high-impact role offering the chance to lead from the front, shape new product development, and drive engineering excellence within a complex, regulated environment.

This is more than just a leadership role. You will take ownership of electrical engineering delivery across new product introduction, bringing structure to complexity and ensuring high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective solutions. You will lead, mentor and grow a team of engineers, while remaining hands-on in solving technical challenges and influencing design direction.

• Operating at the centre of engineering and product development, turning ambiguity into clear, deliverable outcomes
• Working cross-functionally to align teams, define work packages and drive delivery
• Owning technical design across systems and subsystems, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies
• Driving standardisation and modularity to improve efficiency and scalability
• Taking responsibility for safety, compliance, testing and validation of systems
• Reviewing and approving technical documentation and reports
• Leading, mentoring and developing a growing team of Electrical Engineers

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (Bachelor’s essential, Master’s desirable) or equivalent experience
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards (desirable)
• Strong experience in product design, development and electrical engineering within a relevant industry
• Proven leadership experience, including team management, project coordination and governance
• Experience working in regulated, compliance-driven environments
• Knowledge of key standards including Low Voltage (EN/UL61010, EN60204), EMC (EN61326-1) and Functional Safety (EN 61508, EN 13849, EN 61511)
• Experience with safety and risk methodologies such as HAZOP, FMEA and EN 12100

• Salary up to £63,000
• Annual bonus up to 7.5%
• Hybrid working (Clevedon-based with flexibility)
• A culture built on trust, accountability and innovation
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting wellbeing and long-term growth

BMR Solutions Ltd and our client are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage candidates to apply even if they don’t meet every requirement. If you need adjustments at any stage of the process, we will support you.