Electrical Design Manager

Overview

Summary

Job Title: Electrical Design Manager

Location: Nottingham (travel required)

Package: Competitive + Benefits

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Electrical Design Manager with experience in High Voltage or Power Earthing to head up Challenge-trg's Electrical Design team based in Bulwell, Nottingham. Whether you're an experienced Electrical Design Manager seeking a fresh challenge or an Electrical Design Engineer looking for career progression, this could be the role for you.

The Role:

• Lead the design and analysis of earthing systems, utilising various software tools to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
• Oversee the in-house design and engineering team, promoting an efficient systems engineering approach.
• Ensure timely completion of design packages, meeting time, cost, safety, and environmental standards in line with client and industry specifications.
• Collaborate with external engineering consultants, delegating work packages to complement in-house efforts.
• Liaise with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) to ensure design compliance with all relevant standards.
• Manage the technical aspects of a team of engineers, ensuring all engineering deliverables are provided on time during both the acquisition and execution stages of projects.
• Take responsibility for the quality and technical delivery of design solutions, ensuring they align with least whole-life cost principles.

What You'll Need:

• Proven experience as an Electrical Design Manager, with a strong background in electrical power distribution.
• In-depth knowledge of HV and LV design solution development and practical implementation.
• Relevant engineering qualifications (BEng / MEng in Electrical, Civil, or Process Engineering are preferred).
• Experience with earthing system analysis.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence, negotiate, and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Proactive and solution-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A valid full driving licence is required, with occasional travel as needed.

What You'll Get in Return:

• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Pay: Competitive + Benefits
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Benefits:
• Company car
• Life insurance
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Store discount
• Free 24/7 remote GP access
• Plus much more!