Padstone Recruitment Ltd.
Electrical Engineering Manager
Electrical Engineering Manager at Padstone Recruitment Ltd., based in Norwich, East of England. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Norwich, East of England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Engineering & Manufacturing
Reference 643141898155855139
About the role
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MANAGER
Our reputable client is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the electrical department.
The client is an established renewable energy and mechanical/electrical installation company. Their work covers solar PV, battery storage, air source and ground source heat pumps, general electrical installations and large-scale whole-house retrofit projects.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Managing and overseeing the electrical engineers and subcontractors.
- Planning and coordinating electrical installations, ensuring engineers are organised and projects are delivered on schedule.
- Providing technical support and guidance to engineers on site.
- Ensuring all electrical installations comply with BS 7671 and relevant industry standards.
- Overseeing electrical testing, inspection, certification and quality control.
- Managing the electrical aspects of solar PV, battery storage, heat pump installations and general electrical works.
- Carrying out site surveys and assisting with technical specifications and quotations.
- Maintaining our NAPIT compliance requirements and supporting our MCS accreditations.
- Working closely with the technical director and the other department managers to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
- Taking responsibility for the continued development and improvement of the electrical department.
Qualifications and Experience Required
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
- City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing or equivalent.
- ECS Gold Card preferred.
- Strong knowledge of electrical installation, inspection, testing and certification.
- Previous experience managing or supervising electrical engineers.
- Experience with solar PV, battery storage and renewable energy installations would be a significant advantage.
- Experience acting as a NAPIT Qualified Supervisor (QS) would be highly desirable.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Good organisational, communication and leadership skills.
Additional Information
This is a senior position within the company, reporting directly to the Technical Director.
Need to be capable of taking ownership of the electrical department, organising workloads, supporting engineers and ensuring the quality of installations.
Although primarily a management role, we would like someone who is happy to remain hands‑on when required, whether that's assisting engineers on site, fault finding or providing technical support.
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Reference: 643141898155855139 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 29 Nov 2026 · Listed via Padstone Recruitment Ltd.
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