Electrical Engineer

An established and highly respected advanced manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to take ownership of electrical compliance and engineering activities across its site.

This is a key role within the business, responsible for ensuring all electrical systems are safe, compliant, and capable of supporting both current operations and future growth. The successful candidate will act as the site's electrical technical authority, providing leadership, compliance oversight and project delivery expertise within a live industrial environment.

Take full responsibility for electrical compliance across the site, ensuring all statutory and regulatory requirements are met

Manage and maintain the Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) programme

Oversee electrical inspection and testing activities to ensure work meets required standards

Plan, prioritise and manage remedial electrical works

Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to site electricians

Manage and supervise external electrical contractors

Lead electrical projects, upgrades and improvement initiatives

Maintain accurate compliance documentation and records

Enforce health and safety standards and safe systems of work

Proven experience within a commercial or industrial electrical environment

Strong background in inspection and testing, including EICRs

Experience delivering electrical projects in a live manufacturing or industrial setting

Thorough working knowledge of BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) and practical on-site application

Ability to read and interpret detailed electrical circuit diagrams

Experience managing contractors and coordinating works safely and effectively

Previous supervisory, senior electrician or lead engineering experience desirable

Methodical and detail-oriented approach to compliance and documentation

Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently across all levels

Proactive, organised and capable of prioritising workload effectively

Calm and professional under pressure

Confident decision-maker with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Ability to mentor and develop others, sharing best practice and technical knowledge

Recognised electrical qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

City & Guilds 2391-52 (or equivalent) - Inspection & Testing

Current BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) certification

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)

Membership of a relevant professional body

IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent health & safety qualification