Lead Electrical Lift Engineer - Control Panel Design

Lead Electrical Lift Engineer – Control Panel Design Outskirts of Northamptonshire £60,000 – £70,000 DOE Monday - Friday Full-time, Permanent Our client is a well-established and growing UK manufacturing business designing custom control systems for lifting and access solutions, specialising in the design and build of bespoke electrical control systems. Serving a diverse range of industries, they are recognised for delivering high-quality engineered solutions and are now seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to strengthen their leadership team.

This is a hands-on leadership position that combines technical design expertise with team management responsibilities. The successful candidate will lead a small engineering team, ensuring high-quality, compliant electrical designs are delivered efficiently while remaining actively involved in control panel design throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the production of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and cable schedules. Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team, providing technical guidance and support. Take ownership of electrical control panel design from customer specification through to production release. Drive best practices in design, documentation, and engineering processes. Apply safety engineering principles, including functional safety, within automated systems. Support component selection, balancing cost, performance, and availability.

Ensure all designs comply with relevant UK standards and safety regulations. Act as the primary technical point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Provide engineering support during production, testing, commissioning, and fault-finding activities. Lead continuous improvement initiatives across engineering processes. Contribute technical expertise to quotations and project planning activities.

The Ideal Candidate :
Essential HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering. Strong experience in electrical control panel design and drafting. Previous experience leading, supervising, or mentoring engineers. Good understanding of safety engineering principles and automated systems. Knowledge of relevant UK standards, including BS EN 61439 and BS 7671. Proficiency with electrical CAD software. Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Eligibility to work in the UK.

Desirable:

Experience with in lifting, materials handling, automation, or other safety-critical industries. Knowledge of functional safety standards.

Experience with PLCs, drives, or embedded control systems. Familiarity with UPS or emergency evacuation systems. Experience implementing engineering process improvements. Exposure to digital engineering tools, automation, or AI-assisted workflows.