Electrical Infrastructure & Systems Leader

Staffline; Sandiacre; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Engineering Systems Manager to oversee projects related to electrical infrastructure. The role involves ensuring compliance, managing budgets, and integrating innovative digital solutions in a major manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in electrical systems and project management. A competitive salary of £60-70k plus bonuses is offered for this full-time position based in Nottingham.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Career progression opportunities

Professional development

Qualifications

• Time served in an electrical systems role.
• Experience managing large-scale electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement electrical standards for compliance.
• Oversee full project life cycle for electrical projects.
• Create a site-wide electrical database for data management.

Skills

Electrical systems background

Project management experience

Digital electrical systems

Knowledge of electrical compliance

Utility equipment management

Education

HNC/HND in electrical or electronic engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

HMI packages

Visual Basic

C++

Job description

• Job Title:
• Department: Engineering Projects - Electrical Database, Infrastructure and Digital Development for Manufacturing
• Essential - Electrical systems background – Subject Matter Expert
• Location: Nottingham, primarily onsite, some hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Reward: £60 – 70k Band, 15% Bonus, Health and Package
• Industry: FMCG Manufacturing, Process and Packaging

You will help digitise the manufacturing backbone of a large manufacturing, Process and Packaging site. Drive the future electrical systems at this manufacturing site. A programme to modernise and digitise through database, systems and infrastructure development. We’re seeking an experienced Electrical Manager, within systems, to lead critical electrical infrastructure upgrades and develop a robust database system to support Industry 4.0 transformation. As an Electrical Engineering Systems Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing electrical engineering projects from conception to completion, applying electrical standards and governance to ongoing CAPEX and transformation projects.

Role Duties & Responsibilities – Electrical Infrastructure & Systems Manager

• Develop and implement electrical standards ensuring compliance with legislation, safety regulations, and best practices
• Create and manage a site-wide electrical database, enabling data-driven decisions, predictive maintenance, and digital asset management
• Oversee the electrical elements of the full project life cycle—from feasibility studies and CAPEX planning to delivery and handover
• Partner with operations, engineering, and IT teams to integrate digital solutions
• Manage contractors, budgets, and timelines, ensuring projects are delivered on time, in full
• Lead electrical and control system projects from concept to completion, ensuring robust design, installation, and commissioning
• Maintain and improve site electrical standards, ensuring compliance with legislation, safety requirements, and best practice
• Serve as the technical authority for electrical systems, design reviews, and project risk assessments
• Develop project plans, including scope, budget, schedule, and resource requirements
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to identify potential project challenges

Role Requirements - Electrical Infrastructure & Systems Manager

Electrical Subject Matter Expert Skills

• Time served and ideally have an HNC/HND in electrical or electronic engineering
• Knowledge and experience of electrical systems and distribution on a large factory scale
• Knowledge and experience of utility equipment and energy management systems
• Ensure legal compliance to all electrical systems in accordance with the Electrical at Work Act 1989
• Lead the development and implementation of the strategy for the electrical distribution system across the site
• Strong understanding of electrical compliance
• Demonstrated ability to work with digital electrical systems, databases, or automation technologies to modernise manufacturing operations
• Proven project management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of electrical standards, legislation, and safe systems of work
• Experience delivering automation, control systems, or electrical infrastructure projects

Controls, instrumentation & IT skills

• Local Area Networks (LAN), operating and maintaining a secure network
• Specifying the requirements of a LAN, using appropriate routers, switches and hubs, configuring servers and assigning IP addresses
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of data security and reliability of Web-based information systems
• Effectively interface with other LAN-based systems, respecting the limitations and security aspects
• Have a practical working knowledge of high-level languages such as Visual Basic and C++
• Experience with the development and application of SCADA and HMI packages
• Knowledge of applying Web Technology to industrial process controls

What’s On Offer - Electrical Engineering Systems Manager

• A chance to shape the digital transformation of a major manufacturing site
• The opportunity to lead high-impact projects in a forward-thinking manufacturing business
• Competitive salary plus performance-based bonus and benefits package
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Be part of a forward-thinking engineering team

For more information on this role, please contact Mike Butler at [e-mail] or 0113 2123519

Candidates who are currently an Engineering Electrical Project Manager, Electrical Projects Manager, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Systems Project Manager, Electrical Projects Manager, Electrical Engineering Manager, Electrical Design Engineer – Projects, Electrical Infrastructure Manager, Factory Electrical Manager, Electrical Controls Engineer, Electrical & Automation Engineer, Senior Electrical Engineer – Manufacturing, Electrical Compliance & Standards Manager, Industrial Electrical Project Engineer, Electrical Systems Engineer – Manufacturing, Automation & Electrical Projects Engineer, Electrical Engineering Lead – Factory / Manufacturing and any equivalent background will be suitable for the role.

Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.