Electrical Design Manager

Energy Jobline; Telford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading industrial automation solutions provider as an Electrical Design Manager, where you will lead a talented team and drive innovative projects across various industries. This role offers the opportunity to shape electrical design processes, ensure compliance, and foster supplier relationships. You will play a crucial part in developing and maintaining high standards while providing technical direction and support. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a car allowance and flexible working, this position is perfect for someone passionate about electrical engineering and team leadership. Embrace this exciting opportunity to make a significant impact!

Benefits

25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays

Bonus scheme

BUPA Medical plan

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Life Insurance

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working

Personal development & training

Free car parking

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a relevant technical delivery or management role.
• Expertise in electrical control systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of Electrical Engineers and Hardware Design Engineers.
• Collaborate with teams for robust estimation norms and technical support.

Skills

Electrical control systems

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

BEng in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Earthstream are proud to be recruiting an Electrical Design Manager for a leading industrial automation solutions provider focusing on innovative projects across multiple industries.

Job Role: Electrical Design Manager

Location: Telford

Salary: Up to £85,000 plus car allowance & benefits

As an Electrical Design Manager your remit will include:

1. Lead, engage and coach a small team of Electrical Engineers and Hardware Design Engineers.
2. Collaborate with the Business Development and Applications teams to develop robust estimation norms and provide pre-sale technical support.
3. Work with Project Managers to ensure solid delivery plans are in place for all Electrical Engineering and Hardware Design work packages.
4. Ensure efficient allocation and utilisation of Electrical Engineering and Hardware Design resources.
5. Develop, maintain and improve Electrical Design processes and procedures and ensure their compliance.
6. Develop and maintain supplier and sub-contractor relationships to ensure the availability of high-quality short-term / temporary resource to support peak demands.
7. Create, maintain and improve internal standards, templates, libraries, methods and best-practices to ensure the highest possible efficiency.
8. Collaborate with Manufacturing management and supervision to ensure processes, standards and methodologies are aligned between the two departments.
9. Recruit, train and develop the best Electrical Engineering and Hardware Design Engineers to fulfil the growing demands of the business.
10. Monitor the teams’ output in line with project requirements, and audit the quality of work being produced to ensure best-in-class and right-first-time.
11. Provide technical direction, embrace innovation, and ensure compliance with customer specifications and legal regulations.

What you will bring to the company:

1. Minimum of BEng in Electrical Engineering.
2. Minimum of 7 years in a relevant technical delivery / management role.
3. Subject Matter Expert in electrical control systems.
4. Personal Qualities:
5. Being a great team player as well as the ability to work off own initiative.
6. Excellent communication skills, both oral & written.
7. Confident and pro-active with an organised approach to work.
8. Situational adaptability.
9. Good problem solver.
10. Hands on attitude.
11. Enthusiastic and able to be relied upon.

What the company can offer you:

1. Competitive salary.
2. Holidays 25 days (plus Bank Holidays).
3. Bonus scheme.
4. BUPA Medical plan.
5. Car allowance.
6. Pension scheme.
7. Life Insurance.
8. Employee assistance programme.
9. Flexible working.
10. Programme of personal development & training.
11. Free car parking.
12. EV charge points on-site.
13. Social & wellbeing activity programme.
14. Bike 2 work scheme.