Electrical Engineering Manager

Anne Corder Recruitment; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager for a busy team in Bury St Edmunds. The role involves leading engineering activities, overseeing safety protocols, and managing technical teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and demonstrate expertise in industrial electrical systems. This full-time position offers a salary of £60,000 - £74,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Authorised or technically competent to operate and issue safety certificates for 11kV systems.
• In-depth knowledge of industrial electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as the site Subject Matter Expert for all electrical engineering activities.
• Coach and support Autonomous Production Unit (APU) teams.
• Implement and manage Electrical and Control codes of practice.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical engineering

Knowledge of British Standards

PLC and DCS knowledge

Coaching

Education

HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical safety certificates

Job description

Are you a strong leader who is keen to make a real difference in a busy engineering team? If so, this could fit your skills perfectly. Working with a nationally recognised engineering brand this Electrical Engineering Manager provides a varied mix of work across historical industrial machinery through to state of the art, 2 weeks old technology with millions of pounds spent recently upgrading their machines.

Salary: £60,000 - £74,000 PA

Title: Electrical Engineering Manager

Location: Bury St Edmunds

Electrical Engineering Manager Key Responsibilities

• Act as the site Subject Matter Expert for all electrical engineering activities and lead control and instrumentation experts to enhance safety, reliability, and production performance.
• Coach and support Autonomous Production Unit (APU) teams to maintain technical integrity and ensure systems meet required standards.
• Implement and manage Electrical and Control codes of practice and procedures.
• Serve as the Responsible Person for managing potentially explosive atmospheres (DSEAR).
• Line manage and develop the Electrical and Instrument Support Manager, fostering learning, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Lead and motivate the Control Engineering Team, ensuring engagement, capability, and efficiency.
• Maintain a five-year plan for managing electrical and control assets.

Skills & Experience Required

• HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of British Standards for engineering plant, equipment, and practices.
• Authorised or technically competent to operate and issue electrical safety certificates for 11kV systems (Senior Authorised Person level).
• In-depth knowledge of industrial electrical and control systems including:
  • Generation and Distribution
  • Motor Control Centres and Variable Speed Drives
  • Instrumentation, PLCs, and Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• NEBOSH Safety Certificate desirable but not essential.

If this Electrical Engineering Manager sounds like a role that would match your skills and experience, we would love to hear from you and look forward to discussing your application in more detail. This is a full time permanent role paying £60,000 - £74,000 dependent upon experience.

Shift details: Permanent, Monday Friday days working 8.30am - 4pm. There is also a commitment to working 1 in 8 weekends with time given off during the week on these occasions.

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