Benjamin Mhishi
Newmarket
Summary
Electrical engineering manager with over 20 years of experience in demanding engineering environments. Manages a team of engineers and leads electrical design for major projects, including military deployable installations. Proven track record of delivering projects from concept to completion while collaborating with diverse engineering teams. Strong interpersonal skills and adaptability contribute to effective teamwork and project success.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
21
21
years of professional experience
Work history
Engineering Manager - Electrical Design
Marshall Land Systems
Cambridge
2025.07 - 2026.07
- Lead and mentor intermediate electrical engineers
- Provide skills and resources so delivery meets current and future needs.
- Create and approve electrical designs adhering to departmental processes
- Lead and participate in SRR, ERR, PDR, and CDR design reviews.
- Manage product build standard drawings and maintain document configuration control.
- Serve as electrical design lead on major defence programme builds from concept through to delivery
Senior Electrical Engineer
Marshall Land Systems
Cambridge
2024.04 - 2025.07
- Reporting to the Senior Electrical Engineering Manager
- Directed a team in Electrical Engineering to develop concepts and designs aligned with established timeframes, budgets, and quality standards.
- Performed consultation reviews for third-party electrical design certifications.
- Recognised risk areas and initiated risk mitigation and testing efforts.
Senior Electrical Engineer – Products
Marshall Land Systems
Cambridge
2021.12 - 2024.04
- Supported day-to-day operations by reporting to senior electrical engineering manager directly.
- Defined electrical product engineering concepts and designs for hybrid solar shelter.
- Recruited candidates across United Kingdom and Canada for open roles.
- Identified development needs and coached team members for technical growth.
- Standardised and modularised electrical design across standard product catalogues.
Electrical Engineer
Marshall Land Systems
Cambridge
2016.02 - 2021.12
- Reported to the Electrical Engineering Manager.
- Designed electrical installations to fulfil system design requirements.
- Conducted electrical design activities in compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
- Collaborated effectively with other engineering disciplines as a member of a project team.
Wind Turbine Technician
Dawson Energy
Lowestoft
2014.03 - 2016.02
- Conducted job-specific risk assessments.
- Diagnose faults in electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
- Performed pre-assembly of Wind Turbine Generators.
- Executed electrical installation, servicing, and retrofitting of Wind Turbine Generators.
Electrician
Marshall Land Systems
Cambridge
2011.06 - 2012.09
- Executed electrical installations for intricate military defence and security workspaces.
- Produced and assembled electrical harnesses.
EC&I Technician
Z-Tech Control Systems
Cambridge
2005.10 - 2010.05
- Completed a modern apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering Maintenance.
- Installed, verified, and maintained water flow meters.
- Verified and commissioned instrumentation for flow, pressure, level, and temperature.
- Executed electrical installations for both single-phase and three-phase electrical systems.
Education
BEng Hons - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
University of Brighton
Brighton 2010.09 - 2013.06
Skills
- People Management
- Electrical Engineering
- Time Management
- CAD Packages
- Electrical Design
- Budget Management
- Project Management
- Prototyping
- Leadership
- Electrical Installation
- Troubleshooting
Certification
- Member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology IET
- 2017
Courses
- NVQ Level 3 Engineering Maintenance (Electrical) - EAL - Sep 2006 – Aug 2009
- Level 3 Certificate in the Requirements for Electrical Installations - City & Guilds - Jun 2019 – Jun 2019
- CMI Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management - CMI - Jan 2019 – Jan 2021
- BTEC National Certificate Electrical/Electronic Engineering - edexcel - Sep 2006 – Jul 2008
- Team Leader/Supervisor Level 3 - Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education - Mar 2018 – Mar 2020
Timeline
Engineering Manager - Electrical Design
Marshall Land Systems
2025.07 - 2026.07
Senior Electrical Engineer
Marshall Land Systems
2024.04 - 2025.07
Senior Electrical Engineer – Products
Marshall Land Systems
2021.12 - 2024.04
Electrical Engineer
Marshall Land Systems
2016.02 - 2021.12
Wind Turbine Technician
Dawson Energy
2014.03 - 2016.02
Electrician
Marshall Land Systems
2011.06 - 2012.09
BEng Hons - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
University of Brighton
2010.09 - 2013.06
EC&I Technician
Z-Tech Control Systems
2005.10 - 2010.05