Omega Red Group is offering an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Electrical Design Manager with experience of High Voltage or Power Earthing to head up our Electrical Design team. Whether you're an experienced Electrical Design Manager looking for a fresh challenge where you can really make a difference, or an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking for that next step in career progression, this could be the role for you.
Who we are:
Omega Red Group is part of SSI Services (UK) Ltd, a division of South Staffordshire Plc. Omega Red Group is a specialist design, installation, testing and maintenance contractor, within the electrical earthing, lightning protection, height safety and EV charging installation market. Operating nationally, the business focuses on providing top quality safety-critical services for the protection of people, buildings and infrastructure. Omega Red Group is a successful, growing company that is looking for talented employees who want to work in an environment that is challenging and rewarding.
The role:
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Electrical Design Manager will be responsible for the following key areas:
1. Lead the design and analysis of earthing systems, utilising various software tools to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
2. Oversee the in-house design and engineering team, promoting an efficient systems engineering approach.
3. Ensure the timely completion of design packages, meeting time, cost, safety, and environmental standards in line with client and industry specifications.
4. Collaborate with external engineering consultants, delegating work packages to complement in-house efforts.
5. Liaise with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) to ensure design compliance with all relevant standards.
6. Manage the technical aspects of a team of engineers, ensuring all engineering deliverables are provided on time during both the acquisition and execution stages of projects.
7. Take responsibility for the quality and technical delivery of design solutions, ensuring they align with least whole-life cost principles.
What you’ll need:
1. Proven experience as an Electrical Design Manager, with a strong background in electrical power distribution.
2. In-depth knowledge of HV and LV design solution development and practical implementation.
3. Relevant engineering qualifications (BEng / MEng in Electrical, Civil, or Process Engineering are preferred).
4. Experience with earthing system analysis.
5. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence, negotiate, and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
6. Proactive and solution-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
7. A valid full driving licence is required, with occasional travel as needed.
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