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Electrical Engineering Manager - Essex
Salary: c.75,000 (DOE) + Bonus + Blue-Chip Benefits
Location: Essex
Commutable Locations: Tilbury, Grays, Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Dartford, Chelmsford, Maidstone, Medway, and surrounding areas.
Role Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to join a high-performing, well-established engineering function within a leading UK manufacturer.
This is a senior technical leadership role focused on ensuring electrical systems, infrastructure, and processes are compliant, reliable, and future-ready.
You will take the lead in electrical maintenance strategy, drive CAPEX improvements, and provide technical oversight for site-wide electrical engineering projects. This position offers the chance to shape long-term electrical standards and mentor a skilled team of engineers and electricians in a modern, well-invested manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the electrical engineering and maintenance team to deliver safe, reliable, and compliant systems across the site.
- Develop and execute the electrical maintenance strategy, ensuring compliance with statutory and company standards.
- Oversee CAPEX and improvement projects, delivering on time and within budget while maintaining electrical safety integrity.
- Implement robust root cause analysis (RCA) and reliability initiatives to reduce downtime and enhance performance.
- Standardise electrical design and installation practices across the site.
- Collaborate with automation and mechanical teams to optimise plant performance and support future upgrades.
- Lead and mentor electricians and engineers, developing technical competence and safety culture.
Required Skills & Experience
- Qualifications: BEng/MEng or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, plus 18th Edition (BS7671) or equivalent certification.
- Experience: Demonstrable leadership experience managing electrical systems and teams within a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment (cement, aggregates, glass, steel, or FMCG).
- Strong technical competence in Siemens S5/S7 PLCs, Allen Bradley, Profinet, and HV switching (authorised person advantageous).
- Proven track record managing CAPEX and electrical improvement projects from concept through commissioning.
- Excellent problem-solving, planning, and leadership skills - able to balance operational urgency with strategic focus.
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive base salary c.75,000 + annual bonus
- Blue-chip benefits package, including:
o Contributory Pension Scheme
o Private Healthcare (individual & family options)
o Life Assurance & EAP
o Generous holiday allowance
o Ongoing professional training and development
- Excellent career prospects within a secure, forward-thinking organisation investing in modernisation and sustainability.
