Electrical Engineering Team Manager

H-Power; Waverley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life insurance

Contributory pension

Performance bonus scheme

Job summary

H-Power, a UK-based clean energy company, seeks an experienced Electrical Engineering Team Manager to lead their Electrical Team. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background and experience in instrumentation and control panel design within a clean energy environment.

Responsibilities include technical ownership of electrical design across various projects, mentoring the engineering team, and ensuring designs meet required safety and compliance standards. This role offers flexible working hours, a performance bonus scheme, and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in electrical design across multiple engineering programmes.
• Ability to specify electrical components and instrumentation.
• Experience with safety and compliance activities including HAZOP and FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of electrical design across engineering programmes.
• Design and review electrical schematics and control panels.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to the engineering team.

Skills

Team leadership

Siemens PLC hardware and software

Electrical system design compliance (EN 60204)

Functional safety compliance (EN 61511)

Knowledge of BS7671:2018

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline

Job description

H-Power is a UK-based, AIM-listed clean energy company developing zero-emissions hydrogen power systems. Using ammonia to produce low-carbon hydrogen at the point of need, and fuel cells to convert it into reliable, off-grid power, H-Power offers a scalable, practical alternative to fossil fuels, serving construction, infrastructure, transport and power generation sectors.

Behind the technology is a team driven by a shared purpose: to accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels.

H-Power is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Team Manager to lead and develop their Electrical Team at a pivotal moment in the company's growth. This role combines strong hands‑on technical expertise with people leadership driving quality electrical deliverables across both development and project work.

This role would suit a senior electrical engineer with a background in instrumentation & control panel design who is ready to step into a leadership position within a cutting‑edge clean energy environment.

Responsibilities

• Taking technical ownership of electrical design across multiple engineering programmes
• Designing and reviewing electrical schematics, control panels and manufacturing documentation
• Defining system‑level electrical architectures
• Designing LV power distribution and protection systems
• Specifying electrical components, instrumentation, cabling and associated hardware
• Supporting build, integration, FAT, commissioning and live troubleshooting
• Supporting safety and compliance activities including HAZOP, FMEA, SIL and design risk reviews
• Providing technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to the engineering team

We’re keen to speak with people with experience in

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline
• Detailed knowledge and experience of BS7671:2018
• Design of electrical systems compliant to EN 60204
• Functional safety compliance to EN 61511
• Siemens PLC hardware and software
• Team leadership and line management
• Ability to travel and work internationally at H-Power’s and customer’s facilities
• Performance bonus scheme
• Company Share Option Scheme
• Contributory pension
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Life insurance
• Flexible working hours | 37.5 hrs/week
• Employer-funded training: induction, H&S, CPD, management & compliance
• Up to 4 weeks contractual sick pay per rolling 12 months

H-Power have appointed Cranleigh STEM as their exclusive RPO recruitment partner. To find out more or to apply, reach out to Lewis at Cranleigh STEM directly [e-mail]