Lead Electrical Engineer

17918
📍 Gosport, Hampshire, United Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 24, 2026

Job Description

The Lead Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading and co-ordinating electrical fitting activities on complex defence systems, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and in accordance with defence, quality and regulatory standards. Duties include but are not limited to: 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 re...

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Job Details

  • Location Gosport, Hampshire
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 24, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 03, 2026