Job Details: Electrical Design Manager
Company
MEICA Engineering Specialist
Location
Derbyshire
Salary
£70,000 - £80,000
Job Ref.
25439
Job Type
Permanent
Date posted
21/05/2026
Benefits
Car Allowance, BUPA, Pension
Contact
Electrical Design Manager
£70,000 - £80,000 + Car Allowance, BUPA, Pension
Derbyshire
Ref: 23708
Are you ready to lead high-profile LV electrical design projects for some of the UK’s leading industrial and infrastructure clients?
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Manager to join one of the UK’s leading systems integration businesses, delivering complex projects across Water Treatment and Power & Energy sectors.
With a strong reputation for technical excellence and long-term customer partnerships, this role offers the chance to lead and develop LV design teams while working on large-scale industrial automation and electrical engineering projects in a progressive and highly supportive environment.
Electrical Design Manager - The Role:
- Lead and oversee LV electrical design activities across multiple projects
- Manage and support a team of Electrical Design Engineers, ensuring high technical standards and project delivery
- Support compliance activities and client site assessments
- Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers within the team
- Ensure all designs meet relevant technical specifications, standards and QA requirements
- Work closely with clients, project teams and site teams throughout project delivery
- Drive continuous improvement and engineering best practice across the design function
Electrical Design Manager - What We’re Looking For:
- Strong background in LV electrical design and industrial systems
- Previous leadership or management experience
- Detailed knowledge of motor starters, relay logic and electrical control systems
- Experience using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Promis-e or EPLAN
- Knowledge of BS EN 61439-2 and BS EN 60947 standards
- HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
- Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
Why Join?
- Join a highly respected UK systems integration business
- Lead technically challenging projects across multiple major industries
- Excellent salary and benefits package including car allowance, BUPA and pension
- Flexible working and strong focus on employee well-being
- Clear opportunities for long-term progression and leadership development
- Supportive environment with ongoing training and professional development
Interested?
If you’re looking for a senior-level opportunity where you can lead engineering teams, influence major projects and continue developing your career within industrial automation and electrical systems, connect with our team!
Located in Derbyshire, this role would be commutable from Derby, Nottingham, Burton-on-Trent, Uttoxeter and other surrounding areas. For further information call Sharon Hill on: 01902212000 or 07764208419. Email: sharon.hill@automationexperts.co.uk