RGB Recruitment Ltd
Electrical Design Manager
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Electrical Design Manager
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + Package and Benefits Location: Wales, occasional UK wide travel to sites Hybrid Working: 3 days office-based / 2 days remote
The Company
A leading and well-established M&E contractor delivering projects across the UK is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Manager to join their growing design team. Working on projects ranging from £2m to £30m across commercial, healthcare, education, Ministry of Justice and other public sector frameworks, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality design and installation solutions for Tier 1 contractors and direct clients alike. Due to continued growth and an increasing workload, they are looking to appoint an Electrical Design Manager to work alongside the Senior Design Manager, taking responsibility for the electrical design function and helping to lead a team of talented engineers.
The Role
Reporting to the Senior Design Manager, you will be responsible for managing the electrical design team, ensuring the successful delivery of designs from pre-construction through to installation and project completion. You will act as the primary point of contact for all electrical design matters, overseeing the quality and technical accuracy of designs issued from the business whilst supporting project delivery teams throughout the construction lifecycle. The position offers a varied workload across multiple sectors and projects throughout the UK, requiring occasional travel for site surveys, design reviews, client meetings and installation inspections.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of Electrical Design Engineers.
- Oversee electrical designs from concept through to construction and handover.
- Ensure all design outputs meet technical, commercial and regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to the design team.
- Manage external consultants, specialist subcontractors and design partners.
- Support pre-construction activities including feasibility studies, tender reviews and value engineering.
- Carry out site surveys and inspections to ensure designs are correctly implemented.
- Collaborate closely with project delivery, commercial and operational teams.
- Maintain high standards of quality, compliance and design governance.
- Act as a key stakeholder throughout the project lifecycle.
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Candidate Requirements
- Minimum 10 years' experience within the building services or M&E sector.
- Strong electrical design background with proven experience in electrical installation projects.
- Ideally previous experience mentoring design teams.
- Comprehensive understanding of design, installation and pre-construction processes.
- Experience working on commercial, healthcare, education, MOJ or similar large-scale projects.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Relevant electrical engineering qualifications and industry certifications.
- Experience working within a contractor environment is essential.
Package
- Salary £COMPETITIVE
- Car Allowance
- Pension: Enhanced
- 24 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Hybrid Working
- Long-term career progression opportunities
- Exposure to major UK construction projects across a diverse range of sectors
For more information please contact Abi amennell@rgbrec.co.uk or click to apply!
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