Electrical Engineering Design Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead multidisciplinary design input for critical infrastructure projects, ensuring buildable, compliant and innovative solutions. You’ll work closely with clients and the Project Manager to guide the design process and manage interfaces from concept to delivery. The position spans diverse sectors, offering exposure to high‑profile projects and a chance to shape engineering solutions with sustainability and safety at the core. This is a chance to influence project outcomes in a supportive, growth‑driven team.

Pay / Benefits

• great place to work
• voice to affect change
• flexible working environment
• focus on work-life balance

Responsibilities

• Manage contract with external design consultants and contractors to ensure duties are fulfilled under the contract
• Lead technical assurance, review constructability and guide design interfaces
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams from consultants and partner companies
• Collaborate with clients, Engineering Managers, Project Managers, Contractors and Consultants on project issues, scope changes and risks
• Drive development of innovative, practical and sustainable engineering solutions meeting requirements
• Embed health, safety and environmental considerations into all designs
• Ensure integration across civil, structural, geotechnical, mechanical and electrical functions
• Ensure constructability, maintainability and reliability across the asset lifecycle

Key requirements

• Strong experience managing design through the full project lifecycle across sectors and procurement routes
• Solid understanding of integrated design delivery and managing consultant performance
• Knowledge and experience of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and common data environments
• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Chartered Engineer status (preferred) with professional bodies such as CIBSE or IET
• Experience with CAD tools (AutoCAD or Revit)
• Excellent communication skills with clients and staff
• Self-driven and results-oriented with a positive outlook
• People management, time management and project design management skills

• Excellent communication
• Self-motivated
• Results-oriented
• BIM (Building Information Modelling)
• AutoCAD
• Revit

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