Electical Design Manager (Transport)

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector body in Glasgow is looking for a Senior Electrical Manager to oversee and develop Scotland's transport electrical assets. This hybrid role involves strategic oversight of energy management and responsible ownership of lighting systems. Applicants should possess substantial experience and relevant qualifications, with opportunities to influence the future of infrastructure and sustainability.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Impact on energy strategy and sustainability

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in electrical and lighting service delivery.
• Knowledge of the public sector electricity market.
• Proven ability in contract management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on electrical systems to ensure quality outcomes.
• Lead development of future strategy for Lighting Central Management System.
• Manage energy supplier engagement and budgeting.

Skills

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Energy management

Education

Membership of a relevant professional industry body

CEng (Chartered Engineer)

Job description

Job Description

Hybrid | 12-Month Contract | Inside IR35

Up to £500pd, depending on experience and payment method.

Location: Glasgow (2 days per week in office)

Are you a seasoned electrical professional with a strong background in lighting systems, energy management, and public sector infrastructure? This public sector body are seeking a Senior Electrical Manager to play a key role in the strategic oversight and future development of Scotland’s transport electrical assets.

In this vital role, you’ll provide technical leadership, strategic input, and contractor oversight on a variety of critical infrastructure programmes – all while shaping policy and driving innovation in energy use and lighting systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Electrical Manager, you’ll be responsible for:

• Providing expert guidance and technical challenge on electrical and lighting systems to ensure contractors deliver high-quality outcomes on schemes and annual investment programmes.
• Leading the development of future strategy for Lighting Central Management System (CMS) and LED renewal initiatives.
• Shaping and maintaining best practice, policy, and standards for electrical systems across the country.
• Taking ownership of energy management, including supplier engagement, budgeting, and identifying opportunities to reduce usage and cost across the electrical asset base.

What You’ll Bring

Qualifications

• Membership of a relevant professional industry body.
• Preferably CEng (Chartered Engineer) status with the Engineering Council – desirable but not essential.

Experience

You’ll need to demonstrate:

1. Extensive experience in electrical and lighting service delivery, ideally in a roads or transport environment, with a strong grasp of industry standards.
2. Knowledge of the public sector electricity market, including management of different energy supply types.
3. A track record of engaging with diverse stakeholders and providing credible advice at a senior level.
4. Proven ability in contract management and balancing multiple priorities in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Why Apply?

• Contribute to the future of infrastructure in Scotland.
• Influence energy strategy and sustainability at scale.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid role, with two days per week in the Glasgow office.