Technical Manager

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