Electrical Design Team Leader

Astute People; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Scunthorpe is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Team Leader to guide project teams and deliver electrical infrastructure projects. The role requires a Level 4 qualification in Electrical Engineering and a strong grasp of electrical design principles. Offering a competitive salary of £75,000-£85,000, along with benefits including gym savings and enhanced pension plans, this role emphasizes integrity and team performance.

Benefits

Flexible benefits scheme

Exclusive retail discounts

Generous pension contributions

Employee recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience leading technical teams with a minimum of 4 members.
• Hands-on experience in electrical network design across varying voltage levels.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of electrical design engineers and deliver infrastructure designs.
• Oversee project delivery ensuring timelines and budgets are managed.
• Guide clients through compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Electrical design knowledge

Team leadership

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Stakeholder management

Education

Level 4 qualification in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with an innovative organisation that delivers complex energy and engineering solutions across major infrastructure projects, utility networks, and critical customer systems. They are looking to recruit an experienced Electrical Design Team Leader to lead a high-performing team responsible for designing and delivering large-scale electrical infrastructure and customer network projects.

The strategically important Electrical Design Team Leader role comes with a salary between £75,000-£85,000, depending on experience. Additionally, you will have access to a benefits platform, high street discounts, gym savings, and enhanced pension and life cover.

If you're an Electrical Design Team Leader and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

• Lead a team of electrical design engineers and technical specialists delivering network and infrastructure designs (LV-132kV).
• Oversee project delivery across design phases, ensuring timelines, budgets, and risks are effectively managed.
• Guide clients through the design process, ensuring compliance with industry standards and facilitating approvals.
• Support wider business development activities, including technical input for tenders and construction coordination.
• Drive continuous improvement, manage stakeholder relationships, and contribute to team training and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification (e.g. HNC) in Electrical Engineering or similar; degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design from LV to 132kV.
• Experience leading technical teams (min. 4 people).
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident with Microsoft Office and stakeholder management.
• Hands-on experience in electrical network design, covering a range of voltage levels from low voltage up to 132kV.

Personal skills

• A flexible and driven professional, comfortable working across multiple sites or locations.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to inspire and drive team performance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage technical teams effectively.
• Resilient under pressure, with a calm and solution-focused approach to challenges.
• Confident in building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and external stakeholders.
• Highly organised, with a proven ability to deliver projects within tight deadlines.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive basic salary ranging from £75,000 to £85,000, depending on experience.
• Access to remote GP consultations and financial wellbeing tools.
• Flexible benefits scheme including options to buy/sell annual leave, access dental care, and purchase tech at discounted rates.
• Exclusive retail and leisure discounts, fitness incentives, and a cycle-to-work initiative.
• Generous pension contributions and enhanced life insurance.
• Employee recognition programme with monthly rewards and the chance to win substantial annual bonuses of up to £10,000.

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful