Electrical Design Manager

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary potential

Significant bonus potential

Hybrid work model

Leadership training and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Manager to lead the design division in East London. You will manage a team of electrical engineers and designers, guiding conceptualization through handover for high-quality, compliant solutions.

The role blends on-site leadership with remote work for administrative and strategic planning, offering a hybrid work environment and leadership development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in electrical design, with at least 4 years in a management or lead role.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex electrical design projects.
• Expertise in electrical system design, power distribution, and relevant industry codes and standards.
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of electrical engineers and designers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of electrical design projects, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and quality standards.
• Develop and implement design standards, best practices, and quality control procedures.
• Collaborate with clients, project stakeholders, and other disciplines to define project scope and requirements.
• Review and approve design documents, calculations, and specifications to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.
• Manage resource allocation, workload distribution, and performance of the design team.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical design

Power distribution

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Electrical Design Manager to lead their design division in East London . This leadership role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of electrical design projects, from conceptualization and planning to final execution and handover. You will manage a team of electrical engineers and designers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, innovative, and compliant electrical solutions. This hybrid position combines on-site team leadership and client engagement with the flexibility of remote work for administrative and strategic planning tasks, fostering a dynamic and efficient design department.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of electrical engineers and designers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of electrical design projects, ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and quality standards.
• Develop and implement design standards, best practices, and quality control procedures.
• Collaborate with clients, project stakeholders, and other disciplines to define project scope and requirements.
• Review and approve design documents, calculations, and specifications to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.
• Manage resource allocation, workload distribution, and performance of the design team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in electrical design, with at least 4 years in a management or lead role.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex electrical design projects.
• Expertise in electrical system design , power distribution, and relevant industry codes and standards.
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Experience working in a hybrid environment, effectively managing teams and tasks both on-site and remotely.

Benefits

• Executive-level salary and significant bonus potential.
• Comprehensive C-suite benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape the future of electrical design for the company.
• Hybrid work model offering strategic flexibility.
• Generous allowance for professional development and leadership training.