Electrical Design Manager

Options Resourcing Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

A respected engineering contractor based in Bournemouth is seeking an Electrical Design Manager to oversee the design function for various building services projects. The successful candidate will deliver innovative technical solutions while managing design teams. They will benefit from a competitive salary of £75,000 - £84,000, hybrid work options, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical design management or senior electrical design role.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems design, installation, and commissioning.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the electrical design process across multiple projects.
• Oversee production of detailed electrical designs including LV distribution and lighting.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards and regulations.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Leadership skills

Communication

Project management

Job description

Job Specification

Position: Electrical Design Manager Location: Bournemouth Salary: £75,000 - £84,000 plus package

Company Overview

Our client is a highly respected M&E Contractor based in Bournemouth. With a strong reputation for delivering projects across commercial developments, education, leisure, and public services, the company continues to grow and is now seeking an Electrical Design Manager to join their expanding team.

Role Overview

The Electrical Design Manager will lead the design function for electrical building services projects, ensuring innovative, compliant, and cost-effective solutions are delivered. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to manage design teams while liaising closely with clients, consultants, and project managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the electrical design process across multiple projects.

• Oversee the production of detailed electrical designs including LV distribution, lighting, fire alarms, security systems, and renewable technologies.

• Ensure designs comply with BS7671 (IET Wiring Regulations), building regulations, and industry standards.

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and site teams to ensure seamless project delivery.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior design engineers.

• Liaise with clients and consultants to develop design solutions that meet project requirements.

• Monitor design progress, budgets, and resources to ensure efficiency and quality.

• Drive innovation and incorporate sustainable technologies into design solutions.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in electrical design management or working within a senior electrical design position within the building services or M&E contracting sector.

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems design, installation, and commissioning.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results under pressure.

• Commercial awareness and experience managing design budgets.

• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it is advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £75,000 - £84,000 plus package.

• Hybrid working

• Opportunity to lead the design function within a respected and growing contractor.

• Exposure to diverse projects across commercial, education, leisure, and public service sectors.

• Career progression and professional development opportunities.

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