Package Manager in Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Experienced in delivering complex electrical engineering solutions within highly regulated environments?

Our Client has a requirement for a Package Manager, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Abingdon.

Role Purpose

• Lead the delivery of electrical engineering activities supporting decommissioning projects through discovery, pre-construction, and construction phases.
• Develop safe, compliant, and efficient electrical decommissioning solutions in line with regulatory and project requirements.
• Provide technical expertise in the planning, design, implementation, and execution of HV and LV electrical system decommissioning.
• Support stakeholder engagement, interface management, and continuous improvement through lessons learned and best practice application.

Job Role Responsibilities

• Ensure development, implementation, and compliance with technical processes and operating procedures for electrical decommissioning.
• Develop detailed plans and schedules for electrical system decommissioning activities.
• Conduct site surveys and assessments to identify electrical assets requiring isolation, removal, or modification.
• Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to minimise electrical hazards.
• Manage stakeholder and supplier relationships, defining requirements and coordinating interfaces.
• Provide expert technical guidance to overcome engineering and delivery challenges.
• Supervise disconnection, removal, disposal, and decommissioning of electrical equipment including transformers, switchgear, panels, wiring, and generators.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation including electrical drawings, isolation registers, method statements, risk assessments, and reports.
• Conduct inspections and testing to verify safe decommissioning and operational integrity of remaining systems.
• Ensure compliance with waste management requirements, including recycling and disposal of hazardous electrical materials.
• Support construction planning, readiness reviews, and project delivery activities.
• Present engineering solutions and deliverables to project stakeholders and review panels.
• Mentor engineers and technical personnel, supporting knowledge transfer and capability development.
• Provide technical support and advice to wider project teams as required.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline (BSc/MSc or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer status or significant relevant industry experience.
• Strong understanding of UK engineering standards, compliance requirements, and design codes including BS 7671.
• Familiarity with CDM Regulations and Health & Safety at Work legislation.
• Extensive experience delivering electrical engineering solutions within complex projects or programmes.
• Proven experience in decommissioning, demolition, waste management, or facility decommissioning environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems, emergency power systems, control systems, and associated infrastructure.
• Experience applying electrical isolation procedures, LOTO requirements, and risk mitigation techniques.
• Familiarity with industry-standard engineering and information management systems.
• Demonstrable experience supervising personnel and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and technical report writing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and provide technical leadership.
• Experience working within nuclear environments would be advantageous.
• Experience using electrical design software, preferably SolidWorks, would be desirable.

Company Information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Package Manager – Electrical Engineering looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

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