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Electrical Engineering Manager
Job Posted: 4 days ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Essex
Expire in: 23 days
Job Description
Electrical Engineering Manager - Essex
Salary: c.£75,000 (DOE) + Bonus + Blue-Chip Benefits
Location: Essex
Commutable Locations: Tilbury, Grays, Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Dartford, Chelmsford, Maidstone, Medway, and surrounding areas.
Role Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to join a high-performing, well-established engineering function within a leading UK manufacturer.
This is a senior technical leadership role focused on ensuring electrical systems, infrastructure, and processes are compliant, reliable, and future-ready.
You will take the lead in electrical maintenance strategy, drive CAPEX improvements, and provide technical oversight for site-wide electrical engineering projects. This position offers the chance to shape long-term electrical standards and mentor a skilled team of engineers and electricians in a modern, well-invested manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the electrical engineering and maintenance team to deliver safe, reliable, and compliant systems across the site.
Develop and execute the electrical maintenance strategy, ensuring compliance with statutory and company standards.
Oversee CAPEX and improvement projects, delivering on time and within budget while maintaining electrical safety integrity.
Implement robust root cause analysis (RCA) and reliability initiatives to reduce downtime and enhance performance.
Standardise electrical design and installation practices across the site.
Collaborate with automation and mechanical teams to optimise plant performance and support future upgrades.
Lead and mentor electricians and engineers, developing technical competence and safety culture.Required Skills & Experience
Qualifications: BEng/MEng or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, plus 18th Edition (BS7671) or equivalent certification.
Experience: Demonstrable leadership experience managing electrical systems and teams within a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment (cement, aggregates, glass, steel, or FMCG).
Strong technical competence in Siemens S5/S7 PLCs, Allen Bradley, Profinet, and HV switching (authorised person advantageous).
Proven track record managing CAPEX and electrical improvement projects from concept through commissioning.
Excellent problem-solving, planning, and leadership skills - able to balance operational urgency with strategic focus.Salary & Benefits
Competitive base salary c.£75,000 + annual bonus
Blue-chip benefits package, including:o Contributory Pension Scheme
o Private Healthcare (individual & family options)
o Life Assurance & EAP
o Generous holiday allowance
o Ongoing professional training and development
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