Team Lead - Electrical Engineering

Our client, a prominent player in the marine industry, is currently seeking a Team Lead - Electrical Engineering to join their Naval Engineering department. This permanent position is based in Gateshead, United Kingdom, with a hybrid working arrangement available. This role is pivotal in leading a dynamic team and delivering innovative and sustainable electrical engineering solutions for Naval Handling products.

• Overall leadership and management of the electrical engineering team based in the UK and Europe.
• Ensuring the team has the appropriate people, processes, and tools to execute its projects effectively.
• Estimating and delivering electrical engineering scope for projects, including OEM engineering design, in-service support, R&D, and new sales opportunities.
• Managing project budgets, resources, and schedules for all electrical engineering scopes.
• Monitoring and analysing project performance metrics and implementing improvements where necessary.
• Collaborating with clients and internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Building and mentoring a high-performing team while fostering professional development.
• Promoting an innovation culture within the team to maintain cutting-edge naval technology.
• Developing electrical engineering solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Providing technical guidance to suppliers, internal departments, and customers, and approving factory tests and inspections.
• Managing supplier interfaces and providing technical assistance/approval to suppliers.
• Checking the technical work of others and offering guidance to colleagues, suppliers, and customers.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Control Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
• Chartered Engineer status preferred.
• Proven engineering leadership experience relevant to this role.
• Extensive experience in electrical engineering relevant to this role.
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry.
• Excellent project management and leadership abilities.
• Proven ability to design and prepare detailed electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and cable schedules.
• Proficiency in electrical engineering software and tools relevant to the marine industry.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent people skills and both verbal and written communication abilities.

• Opportunity to work in a leading company within the marine industry
• Hybrid working arrangement (3 days a week in the office)
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Comprehensive employee benefits package

If you possess the necessary skills and experience in electrical engineering and are eager to lead a high-performing team, our client would love to hear from you. Apply now to join their esteemed Naval Engineering department in Gateshead.