Lead Electrical Engineer in Gosport

Job Description

The Lead Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading and coordinating electrical fitting activities on complex defence systems, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and in accordance with defence, quality and regulatory standards.

• 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, including as a contractor on deployed operations (CONDO).
• Provide training, mentoring, and skills development within the installation team.

• 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 or 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.

• Accreditation with or ability to gain accreditation through NICEIC, NAPIT or equivalent.
• Experience working to MoD and Defence Standards.
• Fibre optic installation and testing certifications.
• Experience using OTDRs, fibre power meters and cable certification tools.
• Maritime or offshore safety certifications.
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