Lead Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Lead Electrical Engineer

Description:
We are hiring for our client in Dungannon who wish to appoint a Lead Electrical Engineer. This is a pivotal leadership role, managing a small team of 3–4 Electrical Engineers, focused on designing mainly static 3 phase installations and leading critical projects.

The ideal Lead Electrical Engineer will bring:

1. Strong experience in designing/specifying 3 phase control panels (essential)

2. Proven ability to lead or mentor a team of electrical engineers

3. Project management experience, delivering on time and within budget

4. Ideally, past exposure to the water waste recycling industry

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious engineer to step into a leadership role with global scope, working on new product development, R&D, and continuous improvement projects.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Attractive salary & benefits package

2. Based in Dungannon with some travel neccessary

3. Key leadership role within a global engineering organisation

The Role:

• Manage and provide direction to a team of 3–4 electrical engineers

• Lead design activity for static 3 phase installations and associated control panels

• Oversee new product development projects and ensure delivery against key objectives

• Provide technical expertise on PLC/HMI software (IFM & Allen Bradley) and electrical control systems

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and legislation, supporting “Zero Harm” culture

• Contribute to cost reduction and product reliability improvements

• Liaise with global engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders

• Occasionally support equipment commissioning, installation and testing

The Person:

• Degree educated in an Engineering or Science discipline

• Essential: hands-on experience in designing/specifying 3 phase control panels

• Strong leadership skills, ideally with experience leading a small engineering team

• 3+ years’ experience in project management with on-time delivery track record

• Familiarity with water waste recycling projects (desirable)

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, automation, CAN bus/Modbus networks

• Heavy equipment industry experience preferred

• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills; independent and self-motivated

The Reward:

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Leadership position in a respected global organisation

• Scope to work on high-value projects and new technologies

• Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional growth

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage?

For further information, and to apply for this Lead Electrical Engineer role, please contact Dominic Heron on 07458 160121 or email dominic@huntersavage.com. At Hunter Savage, we are a specialist recruitment consultancy. We bring deep sector knowledge, long-term relationships, and access to high-quality opportunities in Engineering & Manufacturing across NI & ROI.

Salary is usually negotiable, details listed are a guide only. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent on the calibre of response.