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Electrical Design Manager
Job Posted: an hour ago
Salary: £ 65,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bridgend, Bridgend county borough
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Specification: Electrical Design Manager
Location: Bridgend, South Wales
Contractor: Leading Multidisciplinary Contractor
Reporting to: Engineering Director
Role Overview
The Electrical Design Manager will lead and oversee all aspects of electrical design across a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring compliance, innovation, and cost-effectiveness throughout the design lifecycle. Working closely with internal teams, clients, consultants, and subcontractors, this role requires both technical expertise and strong leadership to deliver high-quality, coordinated electrical design solutions for projects across commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and residential sectors.
The successful candidate will combine hands-on technical knowledge with the ability to manage teams, drive design standards, and contribute strategically to the growth of the design function within the business.
Key Responsibilities
Design Management
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Lead the electrical design process from concept to completion, ensuring designs meet client requirements, regulatory standards, and project budgets.
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Review and approve design outputs, including calculations, drawings, and specifications.
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Coordinate designs with mechanical and structural disciplines to deliver fully integrated solutions.
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Provide technical guidance to internal teams, consultants, and subcontractors.
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Drive innovation and sustainable design practices in line with industry best practice.
Project Delivery
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Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring design deliverables are completed on time and to the required quality.
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Attend and contribute to design workshops, project meetings, and client presentations.
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Provide technical support during installation, commissioning, and handover stages.
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Ensure all electrical designs comply with current legislation, building regulations, British Standards, and industry codes of practice.
Team Leadership & Development
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Lead, mentor, and develop the in-house design team, promoting technical excellence and continuous improvement.
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Allocate resources and manage workloads to ensure efficiency across the design department.
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Support recruitment, training, and professional development within the electrical design team.
Commercial & Strategic Input
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Work closely with estimating and pre-construction teams to provide design input during tender and bid stages.
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Assist in developing value-engineered design solutions to maintain commercial competitiveness.
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Support business development by contributing technical expertise during client engagement and bid presentations.
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Ensure design risks are identified, managed, and communicated effectively.
Skills & Competencies
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Strong technical expertise in electrical building services design (LV, HV, lighting, power distribution, fire alarms, data, security, renewables).
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Excellent leadership and team management skills, with experience building and motivating high-performing teams.
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Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance technical excellence with cost-effective design.
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Effective communicator, confident in client-facing situations and cross-discipline coordination.
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Proficient in design software (e.g., Amtech, Dialux/Relux, Revit, AutoCAD) and Microsoft Office.
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In-depth knowledge of UK building regulations, BS7671, CIBSE standards, and relevant legislation.
Experience & Qualifications
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Proven track record in electrical design management within a contractor, consultancy, or multidisciplinary environment.
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Minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in electrical design, with at least 3–5 years in a management role.
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Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or Building Services (or equivalent experience).
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Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards this (desirable).
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Membership of IET, CIBSE, or other relevant professional body.
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Experience delivering projects in sectors such as commercial, healthcare, education, and industrialBefore You Apply
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