Lead Engineer - Vehicle Electrical Engineering
BBBH96401_1777364554
Posted: 28/04/2026
- £47.00 - £57.00 per hour
- Lancashire
- Contract
Lead Engineer - Vehicle Electrical Engineering (Contract - Inside IR35)
We are seeking an experienced Lead Vehicle Electrical Engineer to own electrical systems integration and delivery across multiple vehicle programmes. This is a senior, hands-on contract role requiring technical leadership, team management, and full accountability for delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead electrical systems development and integration
- Provide technical leadership across architecture and system delivery
- Manage onsite and offshore engineering teams
- Own system-level delivery for ICE and BEV platforms
- Act as technical authority for cross-domain system behaviour
- Define V&V requirements and support validation activities
- Manage suppliers, technical reviews, and deliverables
- Track milestones, progress, and resolve production/field issues
- Conduct design and integration reviews
- Coach and develop team members
Experience
- Strong experience in automotive electrical/electronic systems
- Proven background in system integration and architecture
- Experience leading delivery from concept to production
- Team leadership, including offshore coordination
- Proficiency with SABER
- Deep understanding of automotive validation and quality processes
- Ability to operate at system-level technical authority
Desirable
- ICE and BEV experience
- OEM or Tier 1 background
- Strong stakeholder/supplier management
Qualifications
- Engineering degree or equivalent experience
Additional Requirements
- Comfortable in a high-accountability leadership role
- Strong ownership mindset
- Open to longer-term opportunities
This role requires full ownership, decision-making, and leadership.
If this is of interest then please get in touch.
Clarke Woollam
Principal Recruitment Consultant