Electrical Design Manager

Electrical Design Manager

Job Req ID: 12850 Posting Date: 12-May-2023 Function: Engineering Location: Snowhill, Birmingham, United Kingdom Salary: Attractive Salary + Benefits Locations: West Midlands- Birmingham, Leeds & Manchester
Why this job matters You will lead a team of technical & compliance sepecialists for M&E infrastructure in BT This covers all of BT’s technical facilities (c. 6000 exchanges, c.30 data-centres) across the UK, with c. 50K mechanical and electrical assets under management. These facilities and associated infrastructure drives all BT network-based services, as well as internal and external IT solutions, and underpins BT’s strategy in terms of accelerated fibre rollout, ESN/5G deployment and much more.

You will excel as a senior technical specialist, involved in major projects or compliance programmes covering power systems (ac and dc) across the BT estate. You will play a key role in the expansion of BT’s 21C Core network over the next 3-5 years. You will be the key decision maker on all decisions relating to electrical infrastructure. What you’ll be doing

• You will lead a team of electrical or mechanial specialsts in a critical Data centre environment. You will work with your team develop their enginerring and leadership capability.
• Provide specialist M&E knowledge in the preparation, management and maintenance of M&E systems related policies, engineering standards and guides.
• You will be leading projects as a Technical Design Lead.
• You will be responsible for Supplier Management.
• You will be leading on BT Strategies and making bold decisions.
• Prepare Statements of Requirements (SoR) for project specific systems.
• Provide technical governance and evaluation of project specific tender returns.
• Represent BT, as the nominated technical specialist, during Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT).
• Keep up to date with emerging technologies and trends within the telecommunications industry. Compare current policies, standards and guides with other industries (e.g. water sector, energy sector, etc.).
• Perform supplier technical audits of their standards, facilities, training and product quality for compliance with BT policies, standards and guides.
• Perform the role of technical coordinator and interface between stakeholders (BT), suppliers and interested parties.
• Deliver activities and programmes realting to compliance and assurance of BT’s mechanical and/or electrical infrastructure.
• Implement and own electrical systems e2e including specification, tender, training and in-life excellence.

Essential Experience We are looking for someone who has the following experience along with creative mind-set and ability to take bold decisions. You should be a tech savvy individual and have ability to drive innovation.

• Strong experience in Electrical and/or Mechanical systems.
• Demonstrable practical experience of: on-site power generation, UPS Systems, AC Switch-gear, HV Power, Fuel tanks.
• M&E infrastructure project delivery experience.
• Leadership Skills.

The skills you’ll need Data Center Infrastructure Decision Making Risk Management Strategic Thinking Stakeholder Management Supplier Management Project/Programme Management Product Design System Design Your Benefits At BT, we entertain, educate, and empower millions of people every single day. We’re a brand built on connecting people – whether that’s friends, family, businesses, or communities. Working here, you’ll receive an attractive salary and a range of competitive benefits, but – more than that – you’ll be joining an ambitious organisation with a culture of togetherness, collaboration, and inclusivity, that takes a genuine and proactive interest in your progress and development.

• Competitive salary
• 10% on target bonus
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
• World-class training and development opportunities
• Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages
• Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop

Our leadership standards Looking in:
Leading inclusively
I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.
Owning outcomes
I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation. Looking out:
Delivering for the customer
I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
Commercially savvy
I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making. Looking to the future:
Growth mindset
I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
Building for the future
I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best. About us BT is part of BT Group, along with EE, Openreach, and Plusnet.
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We all stick to the same values: Personal, Simple, and Brilliant. From day one, you’ll get stuck in to tough challenges, pitch in with ideas, make things happen. But you won’t be alone: we’ll be there with help and support, learning and development.
This is your chance to make a real difference to the world: to be part of the digital transformation of countless lives and businesses. Grab it.