Technical Manager
Nottingham
Salary: £55,000 – £73,000 with car allowance
+ 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + 4.5 Day Week
The Company
Our client is one of the UK’s largest privately owned manufacturers of critical electrical infrastructure projects
With over 350 employees, £100m+ turnover and six manufacturing facilities, the business designs, tests, manufactures and installs all products in-house. Their reputation has been built on delivering complex LV power solutions across major projects nationwide.
Operating as part of a specialist division, this team focuses on power quality solutions including Power Factor Correction (PFC) systems, Active Harmonic Filters (AHF), and electrical performance monitoring equipment.
Following sustained growth and recent team changes, the business is now investing in rebuilding and strengthening its engineering capability creating an opportunity for a Technical Manager to take ownership of a key division and play a central role in its future development.
The Role
As Technical Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of a specialist engineering division, combining technical expertise with team leadership and operational responsibility.
This is a varied role that blends office-based coordination, client interaction, and technical problem-solving. You will act as the key link between customers, engineering teams and internal departments, ensuring projects and services are delivered effectively.
You’ll also play a pivotal role in rebuilding and leading a small team, with the opportunity to shape processes and influence the direction of the division.
Key Responsibilities
Managing the day-to-day operations of the division and supporting a small engineering team
Interpreting customer requirements and developing technical solutions
Preparing quotations and technical proposals for equipment and services
Conducting power quality analysis, including power factor and harmonic assessments
Supporting site surveys, monitoring visits and customer meetings
Producing detailed technical reports and recommendations
Ensuring compliance with relevant standards
Liaising with internal teams including service, sales and design
Supporting project delivery through to installation and commissioning
Contributing to pricing reviews and commercial decisions
What We’re Looking For
Electrically qualified engineer
Strong understanding of industrial electrical installations and 3-phase power systems
Experience carrying out electrical calculations
Background in power quality, switchgear, or similar electrical infrastructure
Previous experience leading or mentoring engineers
Confident communicator with the ability to deal with clients and internal teams
Organised and detail-oriented, with a proactive approach
Desirable:
Experience with Power Factor Correction or harmonic filtering equipment
Previous field or site-based engineering experience
The Benefits
£55,000 – £65,000 base salary + Company car or car allowance
Half day Friday
Opportunity to lead and grow a division within a larger group
Supportive, family-run business with a non-corporate culture
Clear long-term progression as the team and division expand
How to Apply
Please send your CV to Lauren Woolley at or call (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.
ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation