Lead Electrical Designer

Lead Electrical Designer – Glasgow (Permanent, Hybrid)

WGM Engineering Ltd, part of RSK Group, offers a permanent contract role in Glasgow with hybrid working arrangements.

About the Role

This role manages the production of discipline-specific engineering design deliverables for multi-disciplinary projects within the Water Industry, including initial concept design, design development, and detailed design through commissioning and completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a team of designers to achieve project design deliverables in line with company goals.
• Ensure all design work complies with WGM QA Policies, Procedures and Specifications.
• Attend sites to assist with surveys and data gathering.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external contacts to maximise efficiencies and identify opportunities.
• Lead and perform as a key member of a highly efficient, multi-disciplinary design team.

Person Specification

• Strong technical knowledge relevant to Electrical design.
• Commercial awareness of your discipline.
• High attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Competent IT and CAD knowledge.
• Excellent analytical and numeracy skills.
• Creative problem‑solving mindset.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with colleagues, clients, contractors and other project partners.

Salary and Benefits

• Up to £60,000 per annum / Full Time Equivalent.
• Life assurance.
• A flexible benefits programme including options to buy additional holidays, a health cash plan and discounted gym membership.
• 32 days annual leave, rising to 36 with service.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Company sick pay after qualifying period.
• Hybrid working options.
• 9‑day fortnight.

WGM is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a proud member of "Living Wage Scotland".

WGM will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies outside of our approved PSL.