Electrical Design Manager (Transport)

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Hybrid | 12-Month Contract | Inside IR35

Up To £500pd, Depending On Experience And Payment Method.

Location: Glasgow (2 days per week in office)

Are you a seasoned electrical professional with a strong background in lighting systems, energy management, and public sector infrastructure? This public sector body are seeking a Senior Electrical Manager to play a key role in the strategic oversight and future development of Scotland’s national transport electrical assets.

In this vital role, you’ll provide technical leadership, strategic input, and contractor oversight on a variety of critical infrastructure programmes – all while shaping policy and driving innovation in energy use and lighting systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Electrical Manager, you’ll be responsible for:

Providing expert guidance and technical challenge on electrical and lighting systems to ensure contractors deliver high-quality outcomes on schemes and annual investment programmes.
Leading the development of future strategy for Lighting Central Management System (CMS) and LED renewal initiatives.
Shaping and maintaining best practice, policy, and standards for electrical systems across the country.
Taking ownership of energy management, including supplier engagement, budgeting, and identifying opportunities to reduce usage and cost across the electrical asset base.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

Membership of a relevant professional industry body.
Preferably CEng (Chartered Engineer) status with the Engineering Council – desirable but not essential.

Experience

You’ll need to demonstrate:

Extensive experience in electrical and lighting service delivery, ideally in a roads or transport environment, with a strong grasp of industry standards.
Knowledge of the public sector electricity market, including management of different energy supply types.
A track record of engaging with diverse stakeholders and providing credible advice at a senior level.
Proven ability in contract management and balancing multiple priorities in a complex, fast-paced environment.

Why Apply?

Contribute to the future of national infrastructure in Scotland.
Influence energy strategy and sustainability at scale.
Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid role, with two days per week in the Glasgow office.

Legal Information

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.

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