Electrical Design Manager

Northern Powergrid; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electrical Design Manager, where you'll lead a talented team in delivering innovative engineering designs. This key leadership role offers the chance to shape design processes and enhance operational success within a dynamic environment. With a focus on high voltage networks, you'll ensure compliance and quality while fostering team development. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements and excellent opportunities for career growth. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the energy sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Double-matched pension scheme

Annual bonus up to 15%

Career growth opportunities

Agile working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in leading electrical design teams and projects.
• Strong understanding of high voltage networks and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians.
• Oversee delivery of designs from 11kV to 132kV networks.
• Develop and implement a company-wide design strategy.

Skills

HV and EHV design

Electrical Engineering

Team Leadership

Communication

Education

HNC or higher in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Base pay range

Electrical Design Manager – £69,593 - £81,123 – Stockton or Wakefield

The Role

Are you an experienced electrical design engineer ready to lead and inspire a growing team? Do you have a strong understanding of (E)HV networks and the drive to shape design processes from the ground up?

We’re looking for an Electrical Design Manager to join our IUS business and take ownership of developing and delivering detailed engineering designs across all workstreams. This is a key leadership role offering both strategic and hands-on responsibilities, with the flexibility of hybrid working (4 days in-office, 1 from home).

You will lead a multi-skilled team to ensure the consistent delivery of quality design solutions, enhancing existing procedures and supporting operational success, you’ll also be responsible for team development and ensuring the company remains compliant and competitive in its delivery of services.

If you’re ready to step into a role where you can shape the future of design at IUS, apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians
• Oversee the delivery of detailed designs from 11kV to 132kV networks
• Improve design processes to reduce risk and ensure compliance
• Build an operations-based design function that supports business growth
• Develop and implement a company-wide design strategy and framework
• Act as key liaison for external design partners and contractors
• Ensure quality assurance processes are in place across all design projects
• Prepare the business to act as Principal Designer under CDM regulations
• Maintain high team utilisation and meet customer satisfaction targets
• Identify and develop internal talent and capability for future growth

The Company

IUS is a specialist high voltage electrical contractor and part of Northern Powergrid, within the Berkshire Hathaway Energy Group of companies. We provide comprehensive power solutions covering Feasibility & Design, Procurement, Construction, Testing & Commissioning, and Operation & Maintenance.

Our services support both public and private electrical distribution systems, with expertise in high voltage switchgear, power transformers, protection and control systems, earthing, SCADA, and battery systems.

The Benefits

• Enrolment into our double-matched pension scheme.
• Annual bonus of up to 15%.
• Excellent opportunities for career growth.
• Agile working arrangements.

The Person

• HNC or higher in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Chartered Engineer status, or working towards it
• Strong knowledge of HV and EHV design, including substations and underground networks
• Familiar with design and construction best practices within the power sector
• Able to communicate clearly and manage relationships across internal and external stakeholders
• Confident in leading, mentoring, and developing a technical team

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Other

• Industries

  Utilities

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