Electrical Engineering Manager

S1jobs; Stevenston; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

S1jobs is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership across a large industrial manufacturing site in Scotland.

You will own electrical safety, compliance, asset integrity and capital project delivery, overseeing HV/LV systems and hazardous area equipment. The role requires CEng or working towards Chartership, a degree in Electrical Engineering, and strong knowledge of UK regulations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards Chartership.
• Strong knowledge of UK electrical legislation, standards and best practice.
• Formal training in HV systems and electrical safety management.
• Knowledge of ATEX and DSEAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical safety and compliance activities across the site.
• Act as, or support, the site's Electrical Duty Holder.
• Manage HV and LV distribution systems, ensuring inspections, testing and certification.
• Develop and maintain electrical safety procedures, isolation standards and permit-to-work systems.
• Provide technical leadership for ATEX and hazardous area compliance.
• Lead electrical asset integrity and reliability improvement programmes.
• Support root cause investigations into equipment failures and incidents.
• Review and approve electrical engineering designs and specifications.
• Support CAPEX projects from design through installation, commissioning and handover.
• Manage specialist contractors and service providers.
• Develop asset replacement and obsolescence plans for critical infrastructure.
• Manage budgets relating to electrical compliance and maintenance activities.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, safety and asset care across the site.

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership across a large industrial manufacturing site. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior electrical engineering professional to take ownership of electrical safety, compliance, asset integrity, reliability and capital project delivery within a highly regulated environment.

As Electrical Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable and compliant operation of the site's electrical infrastructure, including HV and LV systems and hazardous area equipment. You will act as the technical authority for electrical engineering matters while supporting maintenance, reliability improvements and future site investment projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical safety and compliance activities across the site
• Act as, or support, the site's Electrical Duty Holder
• Manage HV and LV distribution systems, ensuring all inspections, testing and certification requirements are met
• Develop and maintain electrical safety procedures, isolation standards and permit-to-work systems
• Provide technical leadership for ATEX and hazardous area compliance
• Lead electrical asset integrity and reliability improvement programmes
• Support root cause investigations into equipment failures and incidents
• Review and approve electrical engineering designs and specifications
• Support CAPEX projects from design through installation, commissioning and handover
• Manage specialist contractors and service providers
• Develop asset replacement and obsolescence plans for critical infrastructure
• Manage budgets relating to electrical compliance and maintenance activities
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, safety and asset care across the site

Essential Skills & Experience Required

• Degree (BEng/BSc) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) or working towards Chartership
• Strong knowledge of UK electrical legislation, standards and best practice
• Formal training in HV systems and electrical safety management
• Knowledge of ATEX and DSEAR regulations
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP) experience
• CompEx qualification
• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent Health & Safety qualification
• Project Management qualification (APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent)
• Functional Safety awareness or TV qualification
• Membership of the IET or other relevant professional institution

What We’re Looking For

• Strong commitment to safety, quality and environmental standards
• Proven ability to identify and resolve technical challenges
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skillsStrong communication and team-working abilities
• Experience working within a highly regulated industrial environment
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational excellence