Head of Electrical Design

1 week ago

Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom Owen Daniels Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

Our client is a rapidly growing business designing some of the most innovative and interesting applications for the marine industry. If you are a meticulous individual with a passion for working on cutting edge projects, this could be ideal for you.

Head of Electrical Design

Marine Applications

Permanent Position

Portsmouth

The Head of Electrical Design will lead the Electrical function, ensuring high-quality, timely delivery and setting standards for how engineering is practiced across the business. This role drives excellence in design, integration, and collaboration, fostering a culture of precision, ownership, and innovation.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Define, maintain, and improve Electrical engineering standards and practices.
  • Lead design reviews and assurance activities, ensuring early issue detection and continuous improvement.
  • Provide context and alignment between Electrical work, project goals, and broader business objectives.
  • Represent Electrical Engineering in cross-functional forums, trade shows, and customer interactions.
  • Promote effective communication across disciplines to manage risks and dependencies.
  • Oversee Electrical systems from requirements through design, build, commissioning, and trials.
  • Contribute to planning and resourcing to ensure efficient program delivery.
  • Build and lead a high-performing Electrical Engineering team through recruitment, development, and retention.
  • Provide technical assurance for system architecture across platforms.
  • Maintain safety frameworks for test, commissioning, and trials environments.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Proven leadership of Electrical engineering teams in complex, multidisciplinary settings.
  • Strong Electrical design background with a record of delivering integrated, high-quality solutions.
  • Skilled in setting and maintaining engineering standards and assurance processes.
  • Excellent communicator, able to contextualize technical work and drive cross-functional collaboration.
  • Knowledge of DC HaV systems, CAN Bus, and EtherCAT advantageous.

Benefits

  • Private Healthcare with optional family cover
  • Life Assurance (4 x salary)
  • Critical Illness Cover
  • Ongoing professional development and training
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning
  • Pension contribution
  • Flexible Working

Candidates must be able to obtain BPSS clearance and should have the right to work in the UK.

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