Electrical Design Manager - NI

Kane Group are an established, and successful multi-disciplinary building-services solution contractor, with our Head Office based in Banbridge, Northern Ireland.

We're an innovative, forward-thinking company with continued steady growth serving residential, hospitality, education, commercial and healthcare sectors with offices in Northern Ireland, London, Birmingham, Glasgow and the Republic of Ireland.

We are actively seeking an Electrical Bias Design Manager to join our growing team.

You will be responsible for managing our in-house consultants, Revit and CAD engineers, and coordinating with main contractors and clients throughout the design process to develop MEP designs. Your role will also involve carrying out design verifications, including detailed analyses using IES, Revit, and Amtec.

In addition, you will oversee the development of concept designs, manage key deliverables, and attend design meetings.

| KEY RESPONSIBILITIES |

• Lead the design management process on major projects, overseeing in-house consultants, Revit and CAD engineers, and external design partners where required.
• Coordinate with clients, main contractors, and internal teams to ensure design information is accurate, compliant, and fully integrated from tender through delivery.
• Carry out design reviews and verifications, including detailed analysis using IES, Revit, Amtec, and other relevant tools.
• Oversee the development of concept and detailed designs, ensuring compliance with Employers’ Requirements, tender specifications, legislation, and buildability standards.
• Review and comment on drawings, technical submissions, and subcontractor design proposals, incorporating them into the overall scheme.
• Manage design approvals, trackers, and timelines, ensuring issues are resolved early, documented, and communicated across teams.
• Attend and contribute to design meetings, supporting project progress and assisting the commercial team with design-related contract matters.
• This role will involve occasional travel to our London Office.

| QUALIFICATION |

Essential

• 18th Edition, City & Guilds 2382-22

Desirable

• A degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline

| EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE |

Essential

• Proven experience in the design or technical critical reviews of building services electrical systems within a contractor or consultancy environment or through the project delivery with on-site projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of LV distribution, lighting, fire alarms, security, and data systems
• Experience working on large-scale, complex projects such as hospitals, schools, or major commercial developments
• Good working knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience using AutoCAD, Navisworks and other PDF markup software.
• Understanding of BSRIA/RIBA stage of works/design with the level of detail required

| ABILITIES & SKILLS |
Essential

• Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with clients, consultants, and contractors
• Analytical and problem-solving
• skills combined with technical
• understanding
• Excellent organisation skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in IT tools like Microsoft Office Suite and engineering analysis and calculation software

| COMPANY BENEFITS |

• Cash Health Plan to include Employee Assistance Programme
• 4 x Salary Death in Service cover
• Auto Enrolment Company Pension scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• Company Sick Pay Scheme, which is available upon successful completion of probation, and increases with service
• Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Variety of employee discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Branded clothing
• Active Social and Wellbeing Committees
• Annual Health Checks
• Full use of onsite state of the art gym
• Awards for long service
• Additional annual leave based on length of service
• Training and development opportunities.
• Free Onsite parking

Kane is an Equal Opportunities Employer