Electrical Design Manager - Solar / BESS

ARM; Colchester; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Colchester is seeking an Electrical Design/Engineering Manager to lead their electrical design function. This role involves managing a design team, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness in projects. The ideal candidate has a strong background in electrical design, ideally in the renewable energy sector, and proven leadership skills. The position offers a salary of approximately £65,000 depending on experience, along with opportunities for ongoing training and career development.

Benefits

Company vehicle provided

Ongoing training and development

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Strong background in electrical design/engineering, ideally in renewable energy.
• Proven leadership skills with team management experience.
• Proactive mindset with ambition to grow.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design team, supporting their growth.
• Review detailed electrical designs and calculations.
• Ensure compliance with G99 and G100 applications.

Skills

Electrical design/engineering

Leadership and mentoring

Industry compliance knowledge

Electrical design software

Job description

The Role

As Electrical Design/Engineering Manager, you will take full responsibility for leading the company's electrical design function. You will combine hands-on technical design expertise with leadership, overseeing a small but growing design team, managing third-party designers, and ensuring compliance, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency across all projects.

You'll work closely with the senior leadership team, providing technical guidance, driving quality, and helping the business scale to the next level.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the internal electrical design team, mentoring and supporting their professional growth
• Carry out and review detailed electrical designs and calculations (AC/DC cable sizing, LV AC grading studies, cabinet/connection design)
• Produce and check SLDs, electrical drawings, and predesign layouts
• Support G99 and G100 applications, liaising with inverter manufacturers and ensuring compliance
• Design and commission communication/monitoring systems, including remote support
• Oversee Bills of Materials, costings, and Scopes of Work to align technical and commercial outcomes

The Person

To be successful, you will bring:

• A strong background in electrical design/engineering, ideally within renewable energy, solar PV, or battery storage
• Solid understanding of industry compliance and electrical design software
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and manage a team
• A proactive, ambitious mindset - keen to grow with a rapidly scaling business

The Package

• Salary circa 65,000 depending on experience
• Company vehicle provided
• Monday-Friday office hours (37.5 hours per week)
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• A collaborative, innovative team environment

Next Steps

This is a fantastic chance to join a business making a real impact in renewable energy. If you're looking for a role where you can lead, influence, and grow, I'd love to hear from you.

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