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Role Purpose
We’re looking for an Electrical Engineering Manager/Lead – Power Generation to join our Engineering team in Dumbarton. In this role, you will lead and manage the electrical engineering team responsible for the development and support of both new and existing products within Aggreko’s power generation portfolio.
This is a hands-on leadership position where you will guide and mentor your team while contributing directly to the development process from concept through to manufacturing. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with Project Managers, Functional Managers, and Lead Engineers to deliver innovative and efficient energy solutions.
What You’ll Do
- Lead, mentor, and develop the electrical engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Drive the design and development of electrical systems for power generation products, ensuring alignment with product and business objectives.
- Support the full product lifecycle—requirements gathering, concept generation, design, testing, validation, and manufacturing handover.
- Work closely with suppliers and OEMs to select components and develop solutions that meet performance, cost, and sustainability targets.
- Allocate team resources effectively across projects in coordination with project and functional managers.
- Lead and participate in design reviews in line with Aggreko’s engineering processes and standards.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation including design specifications, system architecture, and test plans.
- Prioritise health and safety in product design and team activities, supporting HSE improvements through electrical design.
You’ll Have the Following Skills and Experience
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
- Chartered status or working towards preferable.
- Proven experience in a technical leadership or team management role within the electrical engineering domain.
- Strong background in the design and development of electrical systems in power generation equipment, industrial machines, or related technologies.
- In-depth knowledge of electrical design, including generators, switchgear, protection systems, and safety standards.
- High level of verbal and written technical communication skills.
- Experience working in a cross-functional engineering environment.
- Proficiency in relevant electrical engineering design tools and software, including AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar platforms.
- Strong understanding of industry standards, compliance, and certification processes including UKCA, UL, CSA, and CE.
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office and collaborative tools.
Why Aggreko? Here Are Some of the Perks and Rewards
- Competitive salary and benefits package including pension plan, bonus scheme, and Life Assurance.
- Generous holiday entitlement with an option to buy or sell additional days.
- Support for continued personal development and career growth.
- Access to 24/7 GP services and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to Work scheme, paid volunteering days, and a range of lifestyle discounts.
Find out more and apply now.
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Equal employment opportunity
We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.
We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
