R&D Lead – Electrical Design (EMEA)
CV-LibraryNottingham, NottinghamshirepermanentPosted: 6 October 2026
Apply NowRussell James Recruitment is recruiting an R&D Lead – Electrical for a global leader in electrification, based near Nottingham. This is a senior technical leadership role heading up the Electrical Design competency across the EMEA region.
The role
You will lead R&D operations to deliver agreed targets, strengthen the business's market position and support global R&D management on technology and footprint strategy – while building strong, trust-based links with other R&D sites.
What you'll do
* Lead Electrical Design across EMEA: technical strategy, engineering standards, capability development and objectives
* Lead and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams with the right skills and capacity
* Drive development of surge protection, earthing, lightning protection and sensor-enabled products
* Provide technical leadership on complex problems, failure analysis, risk reduction and design governance
* Oversee the Electrical Laboratory, including test capability and certification readiness
* Build technology roadmaps aligned to customers, market trends and business priorities
* Act as the senior technical authority for electrical engineering across the region
What you'll bring
* Degree (BSc/MSc) in Electrical, Power, High-Voltage Engineering, Electronics or similar
* 10+ years in electrical product or system development – electrical distribution, industrial controls, protection, grounding, surge protection or related
* Strong knowledge of product/system architecture, insulation coordination, electrical stress analysis, thermal performance and EMC
* Experience leading engineering teams across multiple sites and stakeholders
* Knowledge of IEC, EN, UL, CSA, IEEE and related standards and certification
* Hands-on experience of testing, validation, type-test preparation and design verification
* Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder skills, and fluent English
The package
Salary up to £85,000 plus car, bonus and a strong benefits package.
To apply, send your CV via CV-Library or contact Charlie Major at Russell James Recruitment.
Russell James Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in relation to this permanent vacancy
The role
You will lead R&D operations to deliver agreed targets, strengthen the business's market position and support global R&D management on technology and footprint strategy – while building strong, trust-based links with other R&D sites.
What you'll do
* Lead Electrical Design across EMEA: technical strategy, engineering standards, capability development and objectives
* Lead and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams with the right skills and capacity
* Drive development of surge protection, earthing, lightning protection and sensor-enabled products
* Provide technical leadership on complex problems, failure analysis, risk reduction and design governance
* Oversee the Electrical Laboratory, including test capability and certification readiness
* Build technology roadmaps aligned to customers, market trends and business priorities
* Act as the senior technical authority for electrical engineering across the region
What you'll bring
* Degree (BSc/MSc) in Electrical, Power, High-Voltage Engineering, Electronics or similar
* 10+ years in electrical product or system development – electrical distribution, industrial controls, protection, grounding, surge protection or related
* Strong knowledge of product/system architecture, insulation coordination, electrical stress analysis, thermal performance and EMC
* Experience leading engineering teams across multiple sites and stakeholders
* Knowledge of IEC, EN, UL, CSA, IEEE and related standards and certification
* Hands-on experience of testing, validation, type-test preparation and design verification
* Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder skills, and fluent English
The package
Salary up to £85,000 plus car, bonus and a strong benefits package.
To apply, send your CV via CV-Library or contact Charlie Major at Russell James Recruitment.
Russell James Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in relation to this permanent vacancy