Electrical Engineering Manager
Dunbar, East Lothian
£55,000–£70,000 + Bonus & Benefits
Permanent | Monday–Friday | 37.5 Hours
Heavy Industry | HV Systems | Electrical Reliability
Andrews Recruitment Group is recruiting an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager for a major industrial manufacturing facility in Dunbar.
This is a senior engineering position with responsibility for leading the site's electrical engineering team, overseeing high-voltage infrastructure and improving the reliability, safety and performance of large-scale industrial equipment.
We're particularly interested in candidates from cement, aggregates, quarrying, power generation, steel, chemicals, minerals processing or other heavy industrial environments.
The Role
- Lead, manage and develop the electrical engineering and maintenance team.
- Take responsibility for electrical reliability, maintenance strategy and plant performance.
- Oversee HV infrastructure, power distribution, switchgear and industrial electrical systems.
- Develop preventative and predictive maintenance programmes to reduce downtime.
- Manage electrical engineering budgets, expenditure and capital improvement projects.
- Identify recurring equipment failures and implement long-term engineering solutions.
- Oversee electrical inspections, statutory compliance and safe working procedures.
- Develop asset replacement plans and manage electrical equipment obsolescence.
- Coordinate electrical contractors, shutdowns and engineering projects.
- Work closely with production and engineering teams to improve plant availability and efficiency.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Significant electrical engineering experience within heavy industry or industrial manufacturing.
- Previous experience managing or supervising electrical engineers or maintenance teams.
- Strong knowledge of HV systems, electrical distribution and industrial equipment.
- Electrical engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
- Knowledge of ATEX/DSEAR requirements and hazardous-area electrical safety.
- Experience managing engineering budgets, projects and maintenance performance.
- Strong understanding of electrical safety legislation and statutory compliance.
Desirable
- CompEx qualification.
- NEBOSH or IOSH qualification.
- Cement, aggregates, quarrying or minerals processing experience.
- Experience with motors, drives, MCCs, industrial automation and process control systems.
- Proven success improving plant reliability and reducing equipment downtime.
What's on Offer?
- £55,000–£70,000 salary, depending on experience.
- Performance-related bonus and benefits package.
- Monday–Friday working, 37.5 hours per week.
- Senior leadership responsibility within a major industrial manufacturing operation.
- Opportunity to influence engineering strategy, capital investment and long-term plant reliability.
- Permanent position with an established business.
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