Senior Electrical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the construction industry is seeking a Head of Electrical or Lead Electrical Engineer. This role involves leading a team, enhancing manufacturing operations, and ensuring compliance with electrical standards. The position offers significant influence, autonomy, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

KPI-driven bonus

Highly competitive holiday allowance

Private healthcare

Competitive pension

Comprehensive employee benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior electrical role such as EC&I Engineer or Head of Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of IEC 61508/61511 standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small engineering team of around 10-15 members.
• Implement and manage HSEQ standards and policies.
• Identify opportunities to automate manufacturing processes.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical Engineering

Problem Solving

Education

18th Edition wiring regulations

Atex Responsible Person qualifications

Tools

PLCs

Inverters

Job description

Job Description: Head of Electrical / Lead Electrical Engineer

Our client is a market leading manufacturer of products and solutions utilized within the construction industry. With plans for multi-million-pound investment and a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, we are seeking an experienced Head of Electrical or Lead Electrical Engineer to drive the business forward, enhancing manufacturing operations in production, planning, quality, H&S, and overall efficiency.

What's in it for you as an Electrical Engineer

• Salary of circa £75,000 per annum
• KPI-driven bonus
• Highly competitive holiday allowance
• Private healthcare
• Competitive pension and comprehensive employee benefits
• Hours of work: Monday to Friday
• Opportunity to develop within a heavy industrial, market-leading business
• Working towards World Class Manufacturing standards

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a small engineering team of around 10-15 members
• Manage and motivate your team to effectively problem-solve and develop their careers, providing appropriate leadership to advance site and manufacturing line performance
• Implement and manage HSEQ standards and policies
• Apply heavy industrial electrical engineering expertise
• Support the transition to a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing environment nearby
• Identify opportunities to automate manufacturing processes further
• Monitor electrical tasks through spot checks and provide relevant feedback

Essential Qualifications

• Experience in a senior electrical role such as EC&I Engineer, Automation Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or Head of Electrical Engineering
• 18th Edition wiring regulations and current BS7671 standards, knowledge of PLCs and inverters
• Leadership and people management skills, with the ability to build, motivate, and develop teams
• Knowledge of IEC 61508/61511 standards
• Experience with complex EX14 systems and proven Atex Responsible Person qualifications
• The role reports to the Site Operations Manager and offers significant influence and autonomy, with opportunities for personal and career growth
• Electrical maintenance experience, including heavy industry plant knowledge