Lead Electrical Engineer

• To take a lead role in the delivery of projects within Technology incorporating multiple disciplines (LV Assemblies, Systems Integration, Telemetry, Electrical, Instrumentation & Control) ensuring all of the associated design requirements and procurement of materials are completed in a timely manner and to agreed timescales, whilst taking responsibility for associated product conformity requirements and commercial performance in line with company targets.
• To co-ordinate the efforts of other disciplines in delivering projects (SI / Telemetry / E&I)
• To co-ordinate design activities and documentation of other disciplines (SI / Telemetry / E&I)
• To manage LV Staff (as agreed) in the development of their skills and capabilities.
• To support LV Staff (as agreed) in the development of their skills and capabilities.
• To provide technical assistance and guidance on projects both pre and post sales.
• (The jobholder may need to spend time within other office locations and client sites as necessary to deliver the function.)

• Size of projects: Directly managed <£150k
• International

• Monitor and plan projects to ensure they are completed on time and to budget, including updating project commercial files and monthly progress reports, capturing change and highlighting any project risks.
• Assume all necessary line-management responsibility for selected regional based LV Staff; approve weekly timesheets, approve holiday requests, carry out annual employee appraisals, approve timesheets, create and implement annual learning and development plans and continuously plan resourcing and allocation for projects.
• Assume accountability of key deliverables and associated LV design and engineering procedures / forms relating to an integrated operating model, for the set-up, delivery and close-out of projects.
• Assume responsibility for and maintain compliance with the Technology QA system technical requirements for LV Staff by review and audit.
• Complete the production of electrical design drawings and calculations from client's requirements, associated technical standards and 'best' engineering practice.
• Carry out technical reviews of electrical design drawings and calculations within the LV Engineering department.
• Provide technical guidance to teams within Technology on 'best technical solutions' both pre and post sales. Generating the highest level of system requirements, based on the user's needs and other constraints such as cost and programme, in coordination with the Technical Manager.
• Work as part of a collaborative team (coordinated by the Technical Manager) to develop standards & tools in order to enhance productivity, improve quality, comply with legislation and/or keep abreast of developments in technology. Ensure the LV Engineering team is properly updated with developments / standards by leading the communication process.
• Assist in the generation of estimates, proposals and tenders as necessary.
• Carry out technical reviews of estimates, proposals and tenders as necessary.
• Notify LV Operations Director of any significant commercial, technical or contractual risks associated with current or pending projects.
• Actively participate in LV Operations meetings.
• Attend weekly meetings for project planning and progress review.
• Prepare for and attend resource planning meetings as required.
• Positively promote capabilities and relationships within other parts of the business in order to maximise on cross-divisional opportunities.

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