Electrical Design Manager - Building Services in Portland

G3 Systems is a specialist provider of integrated infrastructure solutions, delivering complex facilities and engineering projects across the UK and internationally. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Manager to lead multidisciplinary design activities and support the development of Construction systems and processes that will drive current & future business expansion.

The Role

Reporting into Head of Construction, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating electrical and civil design packages through development, coordination and execution phases within the international construction arm of G3's work activities. You will ensure designs meet client requirements, technical standards, safety obligations and project delivery objectives. This is a position combining technical excellence, project delivery and engineering team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of design engineers and technicians.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities across electrical, mechanical and civil disciplines.
• Maintain accountability for overall design coordination and technical compliance.
• Review and approve technical submissions, drawings, specifications and calculations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations and industry best practice.
• Support the development and implementation of engineering processes and systems to support organisational growth.
• Work closely with project teams, clients, contractors and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage design schedules, resources and budgets.
• Conduct design risk assessments and promote safety-by-design principles.
• Support tender submissions, technical proposals and cost estimates.
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement and the adoption of new technologies.

About You

You will be an experienced engineering leader with a strong technical background and a passion for delivering high-quality design solutions.

Essential

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience leading engineering design activities within complex project environments.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary design coordination.
• Experience managing and developing engineering teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and project management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving capability.

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or actively working towards chartership.
• Experience using industry-standard design software including AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP and Dialux.
• Experience within defence, infrastructure, construction or complex engineering environments.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects in the UK and overseas.
• Career development and professional support.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to help shape the future engineering capability of a growing organisation.

If you are looking for an opportunity to lead engineering excellence and play a key role in delivering innovative infrastructure solutions, we would like to hear from you. Apply now or contact G3 Systems for a confidential discussion.

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to work on high-profile UK & international projects.
• A collaborative, technically driven team.
• Exposure to real-world engineering challenges and delivery.
• Career development within a growing, specialist organisation.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary from £65,000 per annum, with potential to offer more for candidates with relevant experience.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Flexible 37.5-hour working week.
• Private Medical Insurance (BUPA).
• Life cover (3.5x salary).
• Pension scheme.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (including eBike and electric vehicles).
• Access to wellbeing platforms.

Location & Working Pattern

This role is primarily site-based at our Portland, Dorset office at Osprey Quay, with flexibility to work from home when operational requirements allow.