Electrical Engineering Team Lead

Job Title: Electrical Engineering Team Lead

Location: Cork, Ireland

Department: Engineering

Reporting to: Engineering Director

About H&MV Engineering:

H&MV Engineering is a global leader in high-voltage electrical engineering, powering the transition to a sustainable future. We’re at the cutting-edge of renewable energy, data centres, and complex utility projects - powered by a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

Our foundation is built on safety, collaboration, and respect. These values shape how we work, how we lead, and how we grow. And at H&MV Engineering, growth isn’t just a goal—it’s a mindset.

We invest in our people, offering opportunities to develop, lead, and shape the future of energy. We value passion, motivation, and problem-solving skills, and we believe that diverse perspectives fuel better outcomes.

We’re not here to keep up—we’re here to lead.

About the Role:

We are looking for an Electrical Engineering Team Lead to add to our growing team and become the driving force behind our high voltage projects. You’ll be part of the design team for a range of multi-disciplinary Transmission & Distribution projects both domestically and internationally. The Design Team Leads are responsible for leading & managing the design team that he/she is allocated. He/she will report directly to the Engineering Manager/Engineering Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for the day to day running of the design team, including ensuring adequate resources are assigned and the projects run efficiently.
• Assign and co-ordinate work to Electrical Engineers and ensure work provided is on track for completion in line with project milestones.
• Ensure close collaboration with Civil/BIM teams and sub-contractor designers.
• Work closely with the design team to ensure career progression is maintained and CPD is being recorded.
• Verifying/approving the engineering drawings & documents prior to issuing to clients.
• Organising and chairing weekly design team meetings to ensure the team or working collaboratively and track project progress.
• Attend monthly engineering lead meetings and ensure clear communication from that meeting to the team.
• Attend bi-annual engineering lead workshops and lessoned learned sessions and ensure clear communication from that workshop to the team.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Honours Degree in Electrical Engineering (Level 8 or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role with an HV contractor or utility.
• Proficient in design software including ETAP, EPLAN, and AutoCAD.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Proven team player with a high level of initiative and problem-solving ability.

H&MV Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Ready to energise your career?

Join our inclusive team and help build a brighter, more sustainable future—one project at a time.