Electrical Engineering Manager – Contract (Outside IR35)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Engineer to deliver complex infrastructure and sustainment projects within the highly regulated Nuclear and Defence sectors. This client-facing role offers the chance to provide technical expertise, ensuring operational excellence while optimising project performance and compliance with stringent industry regulations.
The Role:
As Electrical Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for technical oversight and governance of electrical engineering projects, from initial concept through to final delivery. You will act as a key interface between project stakeholders, suppliers, and internal engineering teams, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Your expertise will contribute to project strategies, technical solutions, and commercial objectives, driving efficiency and innovation across engineering functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Technical Expertise: Provide high-level electrical engineering knowledge to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions in line with business objectives.
- Engineering Governance: Ensure compliance with Nuclear Licence Conditions, safety codes, statutory legislation, and quality standards, disseminating updates and best practices across projects.
- Project Oversight: Support the full lifecycle of electrical engineering projects, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality execution.
- Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key liaison between engineering teams, suppliers, and clients, ensuring strong relationships and alignment with project goals.
- Risk & Compliance Management: Support the development of risk mitigation strategies and design justification reports, ensuring technical integrity and regulatory compliance.
- Design Integrity & Technical Assurance: Contribute to project design intent and configuration from inception through to handover and operational implementation.
- Supplier & Subcontractor Coordination: Provide technical input on external suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring adherence to technical and quality standards.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and innovation within electrical engineering and project delivery functions.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- A relevant Engineering Degree (e.g., Electrical Engineering) or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Strong experience in electrical design and technical delivery within highly regulated industries (Nuclear, Defence, or Infrastructure).
- Proven ability to support technical governance, risk assessments, and compliance with nuclear and defence sector regulations.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and client management skills.
- Strong commercial awareness with experience in budget, schedule, and resource considerations.
- Ability to provide expert technical advice, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance.
Desirable Skills:
- Chartered Engineer status or membership of an appropriate technical/professional body.
- Experience with HVAC control systems and electrical infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of HAZOP/HAZID processes and safety case development.
- Familiarity with IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent health and safety qualifications.
Working Arrangements:
- Hybrid working model – office-based 2 days every fortnight.
- 9-day working fortnight – promoting work-life balance and flexibility.
How to Apply:
If you are a motivated and experienced Electrical Engineer with a passion for delivering high-quality engineering solutions, we encourage you to apply!
