Electrical Engineering Manager

Padstone Recruitment Ltd.; Wales; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Padstone Recruitment Ltd. seeks an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager for a renewable energy installer. You will lead the electrical department, manage engineers and subcontractors, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to high standards.

You will provide technical support on site, enforce BS 7671 compliance, oversee testing/certification, maintain NAPIT/MCS accreditations and work closely with the Technical Director and other managers.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising electrical engineers.
• Experience with solar PV, battery storage and renewable energy installations.
• Strong knowledge of electrical installation, inspection, testing and certification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Hands-on capability to assist engineers on site when needed.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the electrical engineers and subcontractors.
• Plan and coordinate electrical installations to keep projects on schedule.
• Provide technical support and guidance to engineers on site.
• Ensure all installations comply with BS 7671 and industry standards.
• Oversee electrical testing, inspection, certification and quality control.
• Manage electrical aspects of solar PV, battery storage and heat pump installs.
• Carry out site surveys and assist with specifications and quotations.
• Maintain NAPIT compliance and support MCS accreditations.
• Collaborate with Technical Director and other department managers.
• Take responsibility for development and improvement of the electrical department.
• Remain hands-on when required to support engineers on site.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & Organisation

Communication

Electrical testing & compliance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing

ECS Gold Card (preferred)

NAPIT QS desirable

Job description

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MANAGER

Our reputable client is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the electrical department.

The client is an established renewable energy and mechanical/electrical installation company. Their work covers solar PV, battery storage, air source and ground source heat pumps, general electrical installations and large-scale whole-house retrofit projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing and overseeing the electrical engineers and subcontractors.
• Planning and coordinating electrical installations, ensuring engineers are organised and projects are delivered on schedule.
• Providing technical support and guidance to engineers on site.
• Ensuring all electrical installations comply with BS 7671 and relevant industry standards.
• Overseeing electrical testing, inspection, certification and quality control.
• Managing the electrical aspects of solar PV, battery storage, heat pump installations and general electrical works.
• Carrying out site surveys and assisting with technical specifications and quotations.
• Maintaining our NAPIT compliance requirements and supporting our MCS accreditations.
• Working closely with the technical director and the other department managers to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Taking responsibility for the continued development and improvement of the electrical department.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing or equivalent.
• ECS Gold Card preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical installation, inspection, testing and certification.
• Previous experience managing or supervising electrical engineers.
• Experience with solar PV, battery storage and renewable energy installations would be a significant advantage.
• Experience acting as a NAPIT Qualified Supervisor (QS) would be highly desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good organisational, communication and leadership skills.

Additional Information

This is a senior position within the company, reporting directly to the Technical Director.

Need to be capable of taking ownership of the electrical department, organising workloads, supporting engineers and ensuring the quality of installations.

Although primarily a management role, we would like someone who is happy to remain hands‑on when required, whether that's assisting engineers on site, fault finding or providing technical support.