Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Elliot Marsh; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Manchester seeks a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to oversee technical project management and delivery. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and hybrid work options. The ideal candidate will have HNC/HND qualifications in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and demonstrate excellent communication and project management skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus and pension

Half day on a Friday

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical project management.
• Ability to produce electrical design drawings.
• Strong stakeholder communication and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical project delivery according to requirements.
• Manage and respond to client technical queries.
• Conduct site surveys ensuring health and safety compliance.

Skills

Technical project management

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join the team.

Location: Manchester, hybrid
Salary: GBP55,000 – 65,000+ per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: 37.5 per week (flexi time available)
Job Type: Full–time, Permanent

Overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Electrical Design Engineer join a well–established engineering organisation. This company is a key player in the power systems sector, specialising in the design, manufacture, and testing of high–voltage substation protection and control equipment.

With a strong reputation in providing reliable solutions and bespoke engineering services, they are looking for a dynamic professional to lead the technical delivery of customer projects.

Lead Electrical Design Engineer The Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the technical management of engineering projects, ensuring the delivery of cost–effective and timely design solutions.

Lead Electrical Design Engineer – Key Responsibilities:

– Lead technical project delivery in line with customer requirements, internal procedures, and project timelines

– Act as the technical point of contact for stakeholders and manage all technical communications

Coordinate and guide engineering resources (electrical, mechanical, and other disciplines) across assigned projects

– Conduct site surveys (as required), ensuring compliance with health and safety standards

– Manage and respond to client technical queries and oversee all formal drawing submissions

– Produce and issue various technical documents

– Liaise with the manufacturing team during the build phase and support testing activities

– Contribute to tenders and provide technical support to the sales team where needed

Lead Electrical Design Engineer – You:

– Proven experience in technical project management

– Ability to produce electrical design drawings

– Strong stakeholder communication and people management skills

– Excellent attention to detail and time management

– Motivated and able to motivate others

– HNC/HND qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or equivalent)

Lead Electrical Design Engineer Benefits:

– Competitive salary, bonus and pension

– Half day on a Friday

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