Electrical Design and Approvals Manager

Consortium Professional Recruitment • Yorkshire, ENG, United Kingdom • 1w ago

Job Description

Consortium Professional Recruitment is excited to partner with a well-established manufacturing business in Hull in their search for an Electrical Design and Approvals Manager.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to ensure business compliance with BS7671 standards while working closely with both design and operations teams to deliver innovative electrical solutions. You will also take responsibility for investigating non-compliance issues, leading continuous improvement projects, and supporting the development of new products.
This position is ideal for someone who is looking to deepen their knowledge of electrical design and compliance while growing within a reputable business.
Role Purpose & Key Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with BS7671, including monitoring and integrating the latest amendments and technical bulletins into business processes.
Mentor and support apprentices and junior members of the team, fostering their technical growth and ensuring the development of future talent.
Collaborate with design teams to develop new electrical concepts and solutions for products, ensuring designs are fit for manufacture.
Investigate non-compliance and safety-related incidents, performing root cause analysis and implementing solutions and countermeasures.
Work closely with senior production electricians, supporting the Design for Manufacture (DFM) process and new product introductions.
Lead and support development, improvement, and cost-reduction projects to drive business efficiency.
Ensure the business maintains compliance with external standards, including NICEIC membership, and support external compliance audits.
Represent electrical matters in key business meetings and provide technical advice to internal stakeholders, including production support and aftersales.

Candidate Requirements:

City & Guilds 2382 – 18th Edition and C&G 2391 – Inspection and Testing.
HNC/HND Level 4 or 5 in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
Proven practical experience in a relevant industry (e.g., domestic, modular, or leisure sectors).
Strong IT skills and knowledge of Health & Safety standards.
Experience in project management and process improvement is desirable.
Familiarity with production processes, especially the manufacture of twins or single units, is an advantage.

Skills & Behaviors:

Strong leadership and ability to influence and manage teams.
Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.
Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
A commitment to continuous improvement and attention to detail.
Experience working with stakeholders at all levels of the business.

Salary & Benefits:
Salary between £40,000 and £50,000 per annum.
Opportunities for professional development and career growth within a collaborative and dynamic environment.
Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd are a professional level recruitment consultancy specialising in the delivery of high relevance recruitment services on behalf of our clients across the UK. We regularly receive large responses to our advertising which can make providing individual feedback to every applicant challenging. If you haven't received a reply from us within 14 days of your application, we regret to say your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We have a policy of retaining your details for future vacancies unless you request otherwise. To learn more about our services, please visit www.consortiumrecruitment.co.uk

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