Electrical Engineering Design Manager, Cramlington
Client: Merit
Location: Cramlington
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 4
Posted: 28.04.2025
Expiry Date: 12.06.2025
Job Description:
About Merit: Merit is an offsite construction and digital manufacturer, specialising in designing, manufacturing, and building high-quality facilities for healthcare, life sciences, education, semiconductor, and battery tech sectors. We aim to transform the construction industry into a more productive and efficient sector by completing projects in a third of the time of traditional methods, offering significant time and cost savings. Our commitment to quality, efficiency, and personalisation ensures we deliver facilities that exceed expectations. More information is available on our website: www.merit.co.uk
The Role
As the Electrical Engineering Design Manager at Merit, you will lead the Electrical Engineering Design Team in producing technically accurate electrical systems designs in accordance with BS7671 & HTM standards, ensuring consistency of estimates and budgets.
Key Responsibilities
* Review and control the technical content of models and drawings, and approve designs
* Specify electrical components and systems aligned with Merit’s platform design
* Coordinate with personnel on modelling and CAD requirements for fully integrated project models
* Facilitate engineering reviews and key document preparations for models and layouts
* Advise management on technical and procedural compliance
* Prepare progress reports for engineering and project management
* Verify design work and calculations, identifying resource needs
* Develop engineering practices and quality plans
* Manage subcontractor scopes and coordinate design updates
* Lead value engineering workshops to finalize designs for procurement and manufacturing
* Ensure use of best practices and offsite manufacturing techniques
* Align drawings with models and client requirements
* Lead electrical workshops with clients
* Oversee the project lifecycle with your team of engineers
* Maintain collaboration across mechanical, architectural, and site teams
Personal Qualities and Experience
* Electrical Engineering qualification and relevant design experience
* Site project management and team leadership experience
* Proven track record in cost efficiency and project control
* Experience in hospital, cleanroom, and laboratory design/construction
* Knowledge of engineering technologies and MMC including off-site manufacturing
* Experience managing multiple projects to successful completion
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and modular wiring solutions
* Knowledge of BS7671, BS5839, BS6701, HTM06 & HTM08 standards
Core Capabilities
* Proactive leadership and innovative problem-solving
* Independent and team working skills
* Self-motivated with a drive for continuous improvement
* Effective stakeholder communication and relationship-building skills
* Strong understanding of engineering technologies
* Ability to monitor and control design quality and compliance within deadlines
This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual capable of leading and coordinating design efforts to contribute to the success of Merit's projects and objectives.
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