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 ...