Electrical Manager

STRABAG SE; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STRABAG SE in the United Kingdom seeks a senior Electrical Lead to head the railway/tunnelling electrical teams across multiple locations on a 110km route. You will oversee design, procurement and installation of HV/LV systems, driving safe work practices and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

The role requires TBM tunnelling experience, deep knowledge of construction standards, and proven ability to deliver complex electrical projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Experience leading electrical teams on major civil projects.
• In-depth knowledge of construction, testing and commissioning regulations.
• TBM tunnelling experience and familiarity with safety standards.
• Expert knowledge of products, construction details and quality rules.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead electrical teams across locations on the 110km route.
• Oversee design, procurement and installation of electrical systems.
• Develop solutions for temporary and permanent HV/LV distribution.
• Produce and implement Electrical Safety Management Plan.
• Coordinate with DNO and manage risks with Safe Systems of Work.
• Appoint and manage HV/LV Authorized Persons and supervising staff.
• Control isolations and energisation of installations.
• Forecast and manage temporary electrical power.
• Plan resources and ensure delivery within programme and budget.
• Guide the electrical team in line with company culture and values.

Skills

Electrical team leadership

Project coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Site leadership

Education

Electrical qualification

HNC/HND/Eng Tech

Job description

Tasks

• Establishment and leadership of the electrical teams, which will be based at various locations across the 110km route.
• Overseeing the design, procurement and installation of electrical systems.
• Development of solutions for both temporary and permanent HV and LV distribution systems.
• Produce and implementation of Electrical Safety Management Plan incorporating HV/LV/Stored Energy Operating Safety Procedures.
• Develop innovative systems and processes to ensure maximum availability of equipment and safe systems of work at all times.
• Co-ordination and technical interface with the DNO.
• Assessment of construction and electrical risks, including development and implementation of mitigation measures through Safe Systems of Work.
• Appointment and management of all HV and LV Authorised Persons, ensuring they are fully familiar with the operation and maintenance requirements of the site systems for which they are responsible.
• Control of isolations and energisation on all temporary and permanent electrical installations.
• Forecasting and management of temporary electrical power.
• Determination of required resources for electrical works, including labour and equipment.
• Ensuring all works are delivered in accordance with the programme and budget, identifying strategies to improve schedule and cost performance.
• Planning of material and equipment, ensuring adequacy of information to optimise equipment and activities.
• Guiding and developing the electrical team in line with company culture and values.

Qualifications

• Professional electrical qualification or HNC, HND or Eng Tech in Electrical Engineering.
• In depth knowledge or industrial regulations for construction, testing and commissioning of tunnelling electrical equipment and services (e.g. BS:6164 and Electrical Regulations).
• Experience of managing an electrical team on large civil engineering projects.
• TBM tunnelling experience.
• Expert knowledge of products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards.