Lead Electrical Engineer – Product Development

Pertemps · Kenn, North Somerset

Lead Electrical Engineer – Product Development at Pertemps, based in Kenn, North Somerset, paying £63,000 per annum. This is a contract role with hybrid working.

Salary
£63,000 per annum
Location
Kenn, North Somerset · Hybrid
Contract
Contract
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
19 Nov 2026
Sector
Electrical Engineer

About 20% above the going rate for electrical engineer

Reference 043315332

About the role

Lead Electrical Engineer – Product Development
Salary: £63,000 + Bonus
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Clevedon, North Somerset

Benefits & Package

  • Up to 7.5% annual bonus
    • Up to 8% employer pension contribution
    • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
    • Life assurance at 4x basic salary
    • Health cash plan and wellbeing programme
    • Discounted gym membership
    • Free parking and subsidised canteen


About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Lead Electrical Engineer to lead and develop a team of electrical engineers working on semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

You will take responsibility for electrical engineering activities from initial concept and product development through to customer commissioning and field trials. You will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required technical and safety standards.

Working closely with project managers, manufacturing, service teams and other stakeholders, you will drive engineering best practice, resolve technical challenges and support the development of your team.

Hybrid and flexible working may be available in line with business needs.
 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, motivate and develop a team of electrical engineers.
    • Oversee electrical engineering activities throughout product development, commissioning and field trials.
    • Ensure designs meet technical requirements, relevant standards, safety regulations and cost targets.
    • Take responsibility for technical decisions relating to product systems and sub-systems.
    • Identify engineering risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
    • Oversee safety and type testing, ensuring designs meet the required standards.
    • Review and approve engineering verification and validation reports.
    • Promote standardisation, modular design and the use of new technologies.
    • Coordinate engineering deliverables, resolve technical issues and support project milestones.
    • Coach engineers, share best practice and support their professional development.


About You

  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
    • Significant experience in electrical engineering, product design and development.
    • Experience leading electrical engineers and managing teams in a project-based environment.
    • Experience working within a regulated, compliance-driven engineering industry.
    • Knowledge of product safety, electrical standards and compliance requirements.
    • Familiarity with standards such as EN 60204, EN 61010, EMC requirements, functional safety and risk assessment methods.
    • Experience with project coordination, governance and managing engineering deliverables.
    • Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
    • The ability to coach and develop engineers while maintaining high standards of accountability.
    • A practical, analytical approach to problem-solving and managing competing priorities.

Chartered Engineer status, or working towards it, would be advantageous. Experience in semiconductor manufacturing equipment would also be beneficial.

Occasional travel to other sites or customer locations may be required.

Location
Clevedon, North Somerset, with hybrid working available.

How to Apply
Please click Apply to submit your CV or contact Kirk at Pertemps, Bristol.

Reference: 043315332 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 19 Nov 2026 · Listed via Pertemps

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