Deputy Head of Electrical Engineering

Deputy Head of Electrical Engineering (Power & Industrial Projects)

I'm currently supporting a well-established engineering consultancy that is looking to appoint a Deputy Head of Electrical Engineering as part of its long-term succession planning. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced electrical engineering professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with team management and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management and strategic development of the Electrical Engineering division.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor engineering teams, and oversee employee development.
• Prepare technical proposals, resource plans, and commercial quotations for clients.
• Lead technical and commercial discussions with customers, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Support engineers across national and international power and industrial projects, including occasional site visits.
• Help deliver departmental growth by contributing to revenue targets, budget management, and client relationship development.
• Work alongside internal recruitment teams to identify and attract high-quality engineering talent.

What They're Looking For

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Around 10+ years' experience within the energy or heavy industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems associated with power generation (conventional, renewable and/or nuclear) or industrial power distribution.
• Experience delivering electrical engineering projects from design through to installation or commissioning.
• Previous leadership, mentoring, or line management experience.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to build long-term client relationships.
• Fluent German (minimum C1) and strong English communication skills.
• Willingness to travel when required across Germany and internationally.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially stable engineering business involved in large-scale energy and infrastructure projects. The company offers a collaborative environment with genuine autonomy, flexible working, strong career progression, and a defined route into a Head of Department position for the right individual.

The package includes a competitive basic salary, annual bonus payments, flexible working hours, comprehensive onboarding, ongoing professional development, and a range of health and wellbeing benefits.