Job Title: Head of Electrical Engineering – Site Duty Holder
Job Type: Permanent, primarily onsite, some hybrid
Location: Nottingham area
Job Reward: £60,000 - £70,000 + 15% Bonus + Healthcare + Electric Car Scheme + 10% Pension
Client: Global Manufacturer, flagship site
Lead Electrical Excellence, standards, and compliance at One of the Uk’s leading Manufacturing Sites
Are you an experienced Electrical Engineering Leader? looking for a role where you can genuinely shape electrical standards, safety, strategy, influence site electrical engineering performance, and own electrical compliance across a complex manufacturing operation? This is a rare opportunity to join this global market leader which operates within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Reporting directly to the Head of Engineering, you will take ownership as the site's Electrical Duty Holder, providing technical leadership, electrical governance, electrical compliance oversight, and strategic direction for all electrical systems across the site. This is far more than a compliance role
You'll influence major investment projects, shape long-term electrical infrastructure, change and transformation strategy, drive energy and sustainability initiatives, develop electrical engineering capability, and ensure electrical reliability supports the production of world class manufacturing products
Role Responsibilities: Site Electrical Engineering Manager - Senior Duty Manager
As Site Senior Electrical Duty Holder & Electrical Compliance Manager, you will provide leadership across the entire electrical engineering function, ensuring legal compliance, operational resilience, business continuity and continuous improvement of electrical systems and standards
The recognised site authority for electrical engineering, work closely with engineering, operations, projects, safety, and environmental teams to deliver world-class performance
This is a highly visible leadership role with significant influence
Electrical Leadership & Duty Holder Responsibilities
Act as the Site Electrical Duty Holder and lead all electrical governance activities
Ensure compliance with Electricity at Work Regulations and company engineering standards
Maintain site electrical standards, procedures, specifications, and governance frameworks
Support and develop Deputy Duty Holders and competent persons across the site
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to electrical engineers and system engineers
Electrical Compliance & Risk Management
Lead site-wide electrical compliance strategy and regulatory adherence
Drive DSEAR and CompEx assessments, action plans, and improvement programmes
Lead FM Global electrical audits, reviews, and corrective actions
Ensure safe systems of work, isolation procedures, and permit-to-work compliance
Drive continuous improvement in electrical safety performance
Site Infrastructure & Electrical Reliability
Develop long-term electrical distribution and infrastructure strategies
Ensure reliability and availability of LV and HV systems across the manufacturing campus
Lead business continuity and contingency planning for critical electrical assets
Oversee maintenance strategies, asset management, and lifecycle planning
Manage electrical obsolescence and infrastructure investment programmes
Electrical Engineering Leadership & Capability Development
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing electrical engineering team
Build electrical competence and training programmes across the site
Support succession planning and talent development initiatives
Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, and technical excellence
Sustainability & Continuous Improvement
Support energy reduction, efficiency, and sustainability programmes
Contribute to renewable energy initiatives and environmental targets
Manage contractor performance, procurement activities, and engineering budgets
Drive site-wide continuous improvement projects that enhance reliability, compliance, and performance
We're interested in speaking with experienced electrical leaders from complex industrial environments such as:
Manufacturing, FMCG, Food & Beverage, Chemical Processing Utilities, Heavy Manufacturing, Process Industries, and logistics supply sites
Role Requirements & Experience: Head of Electrical Engineering – Senior Site Duty Holder
Experience leading electrical engineering functions within manufacturing or process industries
Strong knowledge of LV/HV electrical distribution systems
Experience operating as an Electrical Duty Holder, Senior Authorised Person or similar
Electrical compliance, governance, and audit experience
Experience managing engineering teams and developing technical capability
Commercial awareness including contractors, budgets
Time-served Electrical Apprentice
HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering
18th Edition Wiring Regulations Desirable
High Voltage Authorised Person qualification
IOSH Electrical Safety
Comp Ex Responsible Person desirable
What's In It for You? Electrical Engineering Manager – Senior Site Duty Holder
Salary £60,000 up to £70,000
Bonus up to 15% £10k potential
Private Healthcare
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
10% Pension Contribution
Share Scheme Opportunities
Outstanding Career Development
Work for One of the World's Leading Manufacturing Businesses
Opportunity to Influence Site Strategy and Major Capital Investment Programmes
Join a Collaborative Engineering Leadership Team at a World-Class Manufacturing Facility
This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious Electrical Engineering Leader to combine technical expertise, strategic influence and leadership capability in a role that genuinely impacts site performance, safety, and business success.
Apply now or contact Mike Butler for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
For this role, candidates who are an Electrical Duty Holder, Electrical Compliance lead, Site Electrical Manager, Electrical Engineering Manager, Electrical Duty Holder, Electrical Compliance Manager, Senior Electrical Engineer, Lead Electrical Engineer, Engineering Manager (Electrical), Electrical Asset Manager, Utilities Engineering Manager, Senior Authorised Person (SAP) / HV Manager, Head of Electrical Engineering
Electrical Systems Manager, Electrical Reliability Manager, Engineering Compliance Manager, Utilities Manager, Electrical Infrastructure Manager, Authorised Person (AP) Electrical, Senior Authorised Engineer (SAE), EC&I Manager could be suitable for this role.
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Salary description
£60000.00 - £70000.00 per year