Electrical Design Manager

Job Description

The Electrical Engineering division at R&B Switchgear Group are currently seeking an experienced Design Manager to support projects for our expanding electrical division.R&B Switchgear Group has provided world-class power engineering solutions to a global client base since 1985. Specialising in the design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of LV and HV switchgear and associated assets, we provide turnkey solutionsto some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies.Electrical design of LV assemblies for bespoke projects for a broad range of industries and customers.Your new role:In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing the department and ensuring all designs fully comply with regulations, standards, and codes of practice.Your responsibilities:

• Managing the team of Design Engineers and CAD Operatives.
• Understand and enact the Design team mission and objectives.
• Interpreting customers’ technical requirements
• Design of electrical power and controls systems in compliance with specifications and regulations
• Generating technical documentation as required
• Leading and monitoring build with colleagues in the manufacturing team
• Ensure compliance with HR procedures by carrying out; 1-2-1’s, performance reviews, holiday requests,
• Conduct monthly team meetings.
• Create reports and Management Information
• Monitor workload and allocate work accordingly.
• Verify and sign-off design team output.
• Act as a senior design authority for the Company.
• Assist with the provision of design and estimating
• Preparation of designs, proposals, technical submittals, drawings, and quotations.
• Ensuring designs fully comply with all applicable regulations and standards.
• Work to defined deadlines, and budgets.
• Site visits, creating reports & surveys.
• Attend internal and external design meetings.
• Promote the company’s Service, Core Values, and Culture.

What you will get in return:As a business we value our people, because it’s our people who set us apart. As a member of our team, you’ll receive a wide range of benefits including;

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance-related bonus scheme and pay review.

Investment in training/career development:

• Bespoke training and career development opportunities including professional qualifications and accreditation

A flexible working environment:

• Including an early Friday finish to help employees maximise personal time
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Health & Wellbeing Benefits:

• Occupational Health Provider
• Company wellbeing workshops
• Access to mental health support and counselling
• Sick pay scheme for those days you need to rest and recover

Tax efficient benefits (salary sacrifice):

• Auto-enrolment personal pension scheme which is matched by the company
• Company car allowance

Additional:

• Social committee with calendar of regular social events - all paid for by the business
• Individual recognition and reward schemes including employee of the year celebration
• Free parking

Your skills and background:

• 3 years’ experience managing a design team.
• Design experience within the electrical engineer industry is essential.
• A record of producing designs
• Commercial acumen and contract awareness.
• Full driving license.
• Level 3 qualification in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or related subject. (Preferred but not essential)
• Knowledge of applicable systems gained from working in an engineering role, Installation, Service & Maintenance, Commissioning, etc. (Preferred but not essential)
• Experience of designing systems with high levels of integration and convergence. (Preferred but not essential)

Our employees benefit from a great work environment, competitive salaries, use of company vehicles, unique travel opportunities and much more.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower everyone. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.If you have a passion for engineering, a hunger to learn and a positive work ethic then we want to hear from you!