Mane Contract Services
Electrical Engineer
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Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Location: Epsom, London, Peterborough, or Cambridge
Working Pattern: Hybrid (Minimum 3 days per week in office / client site)
Employment Type: Contract
About the Role
Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer looking for your next major contract opportunity? We are seeking a technical lead to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary engineering team delivering innovative design solutions across major UK infrastructure and industrial projects.
In this role, you will take a leading technical role across the full project lifecycle—from concept and feasibility through to detailed design and construction support—while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating closely with key clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership: Lead and coordinate electrical engineering design packages on complex multidisciplinary projects.
- Team Management: Manage and support teams of Electrical and ICA Engineers to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
- Design & Deliverables: Produce and review SLDs, Cable Block Diagrams, Load Schedules, MCC Specifications, Control Philosophies, and Control Network Architectures.
- Quality & Compliance: Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and technical QA checks to ensure alignment with client specs and industry standards.
- Client Engagement: Liaise directly with stakeholders to translate project requirements into safe, sustainable engineering solutions.
- Bids & Growth: Assist with technical proposals, bids, and tender submissions.
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What We’re Looking For
Essential Experience & Skills
- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (or a related discipline).
- Proven experience delivering electrical design within industrial or process engineering environments.
- Hands-on experience leading/coordinating electrical design teams and producing key design deliverables.
- Proficient in electrical design software (e.g., Trimble ProDesign, Amtech, or similar).
- Strong technical knowledge of:
- Motor Control Centres (MCCs) & Electrical Distribution Systems
- Cable Design, Earthing & Bonding, Lightning Protection & Lighting Design
- DSEAR and ATEX installation practices
- Control Systems & Network Architecture
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Desirable
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status.
- Experience in the UK Water sector and knowledge of WIMES standards.
- Background supporting major UK infrastructure projects or prior consultancy experience.
What’s on Offer
- High-Impact Projects: Exposure to complex, nationally significant infrastructure and industrial programmes.
- Pipeline Stability: Long-term contract opportunity with a solid backlog of work.
- Flexibility: A balanced hybrid working model.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside top-tier multidisciplinary engineering specialists.
How to Apply
If you're ready to take technical ownership of high-profile infrastructure projects, we want to hear from you!
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