At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a design team, manage projects, and mentor team members in innovative engineering solutions.
- Company: Join Siemens Energy, a global leader in sustainable energy solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy medical benefits, paid holidays, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid work model with opportunities for career growth and global collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the future of energy while leading innovative projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in electrical engineering and proven leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
We energize society by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.
About the Role
- Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Remote vs. Office: Hybrid (Remote/Office)
- Company: Siemens Energy Limited
- Organization: Grid Technologies
- Business Unit: Grid Solutions
- Experience Level: Manager / Team Leader
A Snapshot of Your Day
As Design Team Leader in Grid Solutions (GA’s & Interfacing), you’ll lead daily briefings, coordinate with cross‑functional teams, and oversee the delivery of HV Substation Protection Engineering documentation. A key part of the role involves mentoring, conducting performance evaluations, providing technical guidance, and fostering a collaborative environment. You’ll also contribute to strategic planning, aligning design initiatives with long‑term goals, while managing multiple projects, liaising with clients, and ensuring alignment with budget, timelines, and compliance standards.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Lead a small team and collaborate with design subcontractors to deliver engineering outputs for panel manufacture and site construction, while supporting team development and training.
- Manage multiple project deliverables, resolving technical and scheduling issues, and fostering a proactive, motivated team environment.
- Ensure quality and efficiency by implementing design change control processes, addressing non-conformances, and allocating resources to meet performance targets.
- Prioritise workloads and maintain compliance with company procedures to meet deadlines and quality standards.
- Build strong client relationships by attending meetings, communicating effectively, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Drive innovation through new tools, design improvements, and coaching of trainees and apprentices, while recognising achievements and supporting business improvement efforts.
What You Bring
- ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering with proven experience in Electricity Transmission and Distribution, including 2 years in UK Transmission Systems, and familiarity with current standards, technologies, and sustainability practices.
- Proven leadership in resolving technical issues, coordinating design solutions, supporting recruitment, and promoting safe working practices in line with company policies.
- Strong technical expertise in automated panel and cable design tools (e.g., Engineering Base, Elecdes, Eplan), with experience reviewing key engineering documents and applying health and safety standards.
- Effective communicator with solid project management skills, a flexible approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Opportunities to work with a global team
- Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
- Medical benefits
- Time off/Paid holidays and parental leave
- Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform
Contact Details:
Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG Recruitment Team
