Electrical Design Team Leader

JR United Kingdom; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy and engineering solutions is seeking an Electrical Design Team Leader to manage a high-performing team in Scunthorpe. This role involves designing large-scale electrical infrastructure projects with a competitive salary and extensive benefits package, including performance bonuses and flexible benefits scheme.

Benefits

High street discounts

Gym savings

Enhanced pension and life cover

Flexible benefits scheme including options to buy/sell annual leave

Access to remote GP consultations

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 qualification (e.g. HNC) in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in leading technical teams (min. 4 people).
• Knowledge of electrical design covering voltages up to 132kV.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of electrical design engineers delivering network designs.
• Oversee project delivery across design phases, ensuring timelines and budgets.
• Guide clients through the design process and manage stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Electrical design knowledge (LV to 132kV)

Written and verbal communication skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Level 4 qualification (HNC) in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical Design Team Leader, scunthorpe

Client:

Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd

Location:

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

09.07.2025

Expiry Date:

23.08.2025

Job Description:

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.

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 of the Electrical Design Team Leader role

Reporting to the Hiring Manager you will:

• 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

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• 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

The Electrical Design Team Leader role would suit someone who is:

• 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 of the Electrical Design Team Leader role

• 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.

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Created on 09/07/2025 by JR United Kingdom