Electrical Engineering Manager

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 As Electrical Engineering Manager,

you will

• 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...

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