Electrical Design Engineering Manager

Key Responsibilities

Electrical & EICA Design

Lead electrical, instrumentation, control and automation design activities.

Produce and review:

• Electrical calculations and load schedules
• Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
• Schematics and wiring diagrams
• Cable schedules and cable pull lists
• Earthing and bonding designs
• Panel layouts and control architectures
• Instrument schedules and specifications
• Functional Design Specifications

Review P&IDs, motor data sheets, mechanical drawings and client specifications.

Carry out cable sizing, fault-level, protection and discrimination studies.

Ensure designs consider safety, maintainability, accessibility and buildability.

Use Trimble ProDesign / Amtech, NanoCAD or equivalent design software.

Technical Leadership & Project Delivery

• Lead and mentor electrical/EICA engineers.
• Manage electrical engineering activities across multiple projects.
• Coordinate with mechanical, controls, project management, manufacturing and procurement teams.
• Review engineering work and promote design standards and best practice.
• Support project planning, technical risk assessments and engineering schedules.
• Provide technical input to tenders, proposals and project scopes.
• Conduct site surveys, inspections and technical assessments.
• Support and oversee electrical installation activities.
• Attend FAT, SAT and commissioning activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation and control issues.
• Provide technical support to site engineers, installers and contractors.
• Manage engineering punch lists and support project handover.
• Update drawings and documentation to reflect site changes and produce accurate as-built information.

Documentation & Procurement

• Maintain accurate drawings, revisions and engineering records.
• Prepare technical submittals, BOMs and material schedules.
• Support procurement with electrical specifications and purchase requisitions.
• Ensure documentation issued to manufacturing and site teams is complete and accurate.
• Maintain project records in line with quality procedures.

Compliance & Standards

Ensure all designs comply with relevant UK legislation, standards and company procedures, including:

• BS 7671
• Electricity at Work Regulations
• Health and Safety at Work etc. Act
• PUWER
• CDM Regulations
• Machinery and EMC requirements
• ISO 9001 and applicable company procedures

What We're Looking For

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, EICA, Instrumentation, Control & Automation or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in electrical design within an industrial, manufacturing, process or utilities environment.
• Good working knowledge of BS 7671 and UK electrical regulations.
• Experience producing electrical calculations, SLDs, schematics and cable schedules.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution, protection, earthing and cable sizing.
• Hands-on installation, testing and commissioning experience.
• Experience supporting FAT/SAT activities.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, GA drawings, motor data sheets and instrument schedules.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading, mentoring or supervising engineers.
• Experience with Trimble ProDesign, Amtech, NanoCAD or similar.
• PLC, HMI, SCADA or industrial control experience.
• Instrumentation and process control experience.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience developing SOPs, work instructions and engineering standards.
• Professional engineering qualification or working towards one.

What You'll Bring

• Technically confident and commercially aware.
• Practical and focused on delivering buildable solutions.
• Comfortable taking ownership and making technical decisions.
• A strong communicator who can explain complex issues clearly.
• Able to work independently while leading and supporting a wider team.
• Organised, proactive and detail-focused.
• Committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to take a key technical leadership role within a growing engineering organisation.

You’ll work on challenging industrial projects, influence engineering standards, develop other engineers and contribute to innovative solutions focused on efficiency, reliability and sustainability.

Salary: £65,000 per annum

Location: Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire

Permanent | Full-Time | On-Site

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