Lead Electrical Design Manager

Our client is a well-established construction business delivering high-quality projects across a range of sectors including commercial, education, healthcare and refurbishment. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Design Manager to join their MEP design team and support the successful delivery of coordinated electrical design solutions across a variety of projects. Reporting to the Head of MEP Design, the successful candidate will take responsibility for producing detailed electrical designs, coordinating technical information and supporting efficient project delivery from design through to construction. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical design professional looking to play a key role within a growing technical team. Lead Electrical Design Manager - Position Remuneration • Salary of £45,000 - £60,000 including car allowance, depending on experience • Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00 with an earlier finish on Fridays • 25 days annual leave plus public holidays and an additional birthday bonus • Salary sacrifice pension scheme • Death in service benefit • Profit share scheme • Cycle to work scheme Lead Electrical Design Manager - Position Overview • Lead the delivery of detailed electrical designs and coordinated construction information across multiple projects • Produce high-quality technical documentation including drawings, specifications, calculations, schedules and schematics • Manage electrical design packages from concept through to construction delivery • Coordinate designs with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, structural and architectural disciplines • Work closely with the BIM Manager to ensure accurate and coordinated digital design delivery • Review technical information, drawings and specifications to ensure designs are compliant, buildable and suitable for construction • Represent the design team in client meetings, technical workshops, progress reviews and design discussions • Provide technical guidance and support to internal teams, contractors and project stakeholders • Mentor and support junior engineers, helping develop technical capability within the design team • Manage design workflows, priorities and deadlines to ensure projects are delivered successfully • Support the review of external designs, identifying risks, non-compliance issues and opportunities for improvement • Assist with technical queries, RFIs and design amendments throughout the project lifecycle • Contribute to value engineering initiatives and identify opportunities to improve project outcomes • Promote high standards of quality, safety and compliance across all design activities Lead Electrical Design Manager - Position Requirements • Degree-qualified in Building Services Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience • Minimum of 3 years' experience within electrical design, with a proven track record of delivering design packages • Strong experience producing electrical drawings, specifications, calculations and technical documentation • Proficient in electrical design software including Amtech, Dialux, Relux or equivalent • Strong understanding of relevant British Standards, statutory compliance requirements and industry legislation • Thorough knowledge of the IET Wiring Regulations (18th Edition) • Experience coordinating electrical designs within multidisciplinary project environments • Confident reviewing technical information and identifying design risks, compliance issues and buildability improvements • Experience working within BIM environments, with the ability to produce and review coordinated design information • Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines • Proactive approach to problem solving, risk management and continuous improvement • High attention to detail with a commitment to delivering quality, compliant design solutions • Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and relevant technical documentation software Desirable: • Experience producing performance specifications and design packages for Solar PV and • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and membership of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) • Experience working with Department for Education (DfE) guidelines and Health Technical Memoranda (HTM) requirements • Understanding of decarbonisation strategies, energy modelling and carbon reduction assessments • Proficiency in Revit and experience working within a BIM-led design environment • Commercial awareness and understanding of construction project delivery processes • Experience working for or closely with main contractors or M&E contractors • Knowledge of fire stopping requirements, builder's work drawings and compliance schedules • Experience contributing to value engineering processes and evaluating wider project impacts • Experience developing processes to improve design efficiency and delivery performance Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. 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