Electrical Engineer (Supervisor)

Randstad CPE; Stamford; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in the heavy materials industry is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to oversee electrical operations at a major manufacturing site in Stamford. This critical role involves ensuring compliance with engineering standards, managing HV/LV systems, and leading a skilled electrical team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary offered at £68,000 plus bonuses, totaling around £80,000.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonuses

Pension contribution

Life assurance

Family support benefits

Continuous development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the electrical engineering department within a continuous process industry.
• Expert knowledge of LV/HV installations and control systems.
• NEBOSH qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maximum availability and reliability of all electrical systems.
• Lead capital projects from conception to handover.
• Mentor and develop the site electrical team.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Team Leadership

High Voltage (HV) Systems

Low Voltage (LV) Systems

Fault Level Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP PM system

PLC (Siemens S7)

SCADA systems

Job description

⚡️ Electrical Engineering Manager (High Voltage Expertise Required)

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer ready to step into a senior management role and drive energy reduction and sustainability initiatives?

An established leader in the heavy materials/continuous process industry is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Electrical Engineering Manager to oversee all electrical operations at a major manufacturing site near Stamford, Lincolnshire. This is a critical leadership role for an individual committed to excellence in engineering standards, project delivery, and team development.

Key Responsibilities & Focus Areas

You will be responsible for ensuring the maximum availability and reliability of all electrical systems while leading a skilled electrical team and managing key capital projects.

• Engineering Standards & Compliance: Set, provide, and maintain excellence in electrical engineering standards. Ensure strict compliance with all relevant regulations, including the Electricity at Work Regulations (1989) and IEE 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.

• High Voltage (HV) & Low Voltage (LV) Systems:

  • Manage and maintain HV and LV switchgear, cables, and transformer inspection/test regimes.

  • Expertise in fault level analysis, specifying protection (fuses, feeder overcurrent, transformer protection), and conducting harmonic analysis.

  • Must be authorised to the level of Senior Authorised Person (SAP) for HV/LV systems.

• Drive Systems & Motors: Design, specify, and implement AC/DC motor installations, including selection of starting arrangements (slip ring, squirrel cage) and Variable Speed Drive (VSD) technologies.

• Instrumentation & Control: Oversee process instrumentation, calibration, and maintain PLC (e.g., Siemens S7) and SCADA systems. Design and implement safety-critical control systems and apply HAZOP risk modelling.

• Project Management: Lead capital projects from conception to handover, delivering on time and within budget. Focus on projects that increase plant efficiency and reduce energy consumption.

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the site electrical team, including the Electrical Supervisor, Electricians, and Apprentices.

• Budget & Systems: Provide direct input to maintenance budget planning and maintain full conversance with a SAP PM system.

Qualifications & Experience (Essential)

• Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is required, supplemented by an HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering.

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in an electrical engineering department within a continuous process industry (e.g., cement, aggregates, chemicals, mining, steel).

• Technical Expertise:

  • Expert knowledge of LV/HV installations, drive systems, and control systems.

  • Proven experience in analysis and forecasting of site electrical demand.

• Safety: NEBOSH qualification or equivalent.

• Systems: Proficiency in SAP PM system.

• Skills: Strong project management and cross-functional understanding of mechanical issues.

Rewards & Benefits

• Basic Salary: £68,000

• Total Expected Earnings: Basic salary plus performance-related bonuses will take your total earnings to circa £80,000.

• Additional Package: Competitive pension contribution, life assurance, and a range of comprehensive benefits focused on family support, wellbeing, and continuous development.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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