Chief Electrical Engineer

Chief Electrical Engineer
Contract

Manchester

Rates Competitive

Outside IR35

Our Client has a requirement for a Chief Engineer (Electrical Engineering & Design), who will be required to work on a contract basis in Manchester.

Role Purpose:
To provide technical and commercial leadership in supporting bids and delivering technical assurance during the detailed design phase on Grid projects. The role will drive quality, safety, innovation, and compliance across all design activities.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Support bid development and oversee technical assurance throughout project delivery.
• Manage and implement design proposals, ensuring they meet customer requirements, budgets, and approvals.
• Deliver designs that ensure safety in construction and use, quality, energy efficiency, and minimal environmental impact.
• Lead and brief the Design Team, including M&E elements, and manage third-party or novated design teams.
• Oversee subcontractor design packages and ensure technical approvals are secured.
• Provide guidance on buildability to design and construction teams.
• Liaise with statutory authorities such as planning, building control, and utilities.
• Support the Change Control process and lead the Value Engineering process.
• Represent the business in Safety by Design & Engineering forums.
• Develop and manage the design deliverables programme, including gate reviews and reporting.
• Support BIM implementation and management at both bid and delivery stages.
• Apply Lean construction techniques to optimise performance and reduce waste.
• Capture and share lessons learned and best practices across the business.
• Contribute to Risk and Value Management activities.
• Ensure safety is prioritised throughout all design stages.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Proven experience in grid infrastructure and multidisciplinary design management.
• Strong commercial awareness and previous bid support experience.
• Knowledge of BIM protocols and Lean construction methods.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder liaison skills.
• Understanding of relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in managing third-party and subcontractor design deliverables.
• Track record of delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality design solutions.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels, and this is a superb opportunity for a Chief Engineer looking for new employment.