Electrical Design Manager

Scantec Personnel Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Manager to lead the development of technical design packages within the nuclear and defence sectors. This hybrid role, primarily based in Glasgow, involves overseeing design deliverables, implementing safety strategies, and ensuring compliance with high-voltage and medium-voltage system requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in electrical engineering, Chartered Engineer status, and strong experience in HV and MV design. Join a team dedicated to critical engineering work and make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• Experienced in HV and MV electrical design and engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status with a degree in electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage design deliverables ensuring alignment with project specifications.
• Develop design and safety strategies in accordance with policies.

Skills

HV electrical design

MV electrical design

BIM proficiency

Project planning

Safety-critical systems knowledge

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Design Manager (Electrical)

Location: Glasgow, UK + Hybrid
Sector: Defence

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Electrical Design Manager to join our team and lead the development and coordination of technical design packages. This role is critical to ensuring projects meet their scope, quality, schedule, and cost requirements, particularly within the UK nuclear and defence sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage design deliverables, ensuring alignment with project specifications.
• Develop and implement design and safety strategies in accordance with relevant policies and standards, including BIM.
• Produce and maintain documentation for electrical infrastructure design substantiation.
• Provide technical justifications for modifications to electrical systems in high-hazard environments.
• Check and review calculations and technical documents prepared by team members.
• Ensure designs comply with requirements for high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) electrical systems.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree or relevant qualification in electrical engineering or a closely related field.
• Chartered Engineer status, registered with the Engineering Council.
• Strong experience in HV and MV electrical design and engineering.
• Proficiency in BIM environments.
• Experience with project planning, management, and budgeting.
• Knowledge of safety-critical structures, systems, and components in the nuclear or defence sector.
• Familiarity with safety case development methods such as HAZID/HAZOP studies.
• Experience in the design support for the construction, operation, maintenance, or repair of nuclear facilities will be highly valued.
• The role is hybrid, primarily based in Glasgow City Centre, with occasional travel to sites in the South East.
• Applicants may need to meet residency criteria to obtain UK security clearance, depending on the nature of work.

If you have the expertise to lead on HV and MV electrical engineering projects and want to contribute to critical engineering work, apply now!