James Rawlings
Engineering Director Gr Electrical Services Ltd @Gr Electrical Services Limited
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WORK HISTORY
Engineering Director Gr Electrical Services Ltd @Gr Electrical Services Limited
North Yorkshire, GB
Director leadership role within a UK LV/MV switchgear manufacturing business, with responsibility spanning engineering leadership, product development, operational performance, technical delivery, and wider business improvement.My role combines engineering, manufacturing, commercial and strategic input, with a strong focus on improving how engineering supports business performance.Key areas of responsibility include- Leading engineering direction and technical decision-making across the business- Driving engineering performance, consistency, and delivery capability- Supporting product development, technical innovation, and compliance- Improving design-for-manufacture, engineering systems, and operational efficiency- Leading recruitment, development, and progression of engineering capability- Contributing to pricing strategy, project risk, and commercial decision-making- Supporting business growth through technical credibility, customer confidence, and delivery performanceSelected impact- Delivered the largest and most profitable order in company history (£6.7M)- Personally generated over £10M in secured revenue within a single year- Contributed to a major uplift in business profitability through improvements in pricing, engineering efficiency, and commercial discipline- Led implementation of flow production and pre-assembly methods, improving throughput and scalability- Directed engineering standardisation, CAD/system improvements, and new product development- Played a key role in strengthening the business’s position in critical infrastructure and data centre-aligned markets
EDUCATION
York College
Foundation Degree - Electrical Electronic Engineering, Electrical Electronic Engineering
Leeds Beckett University
BEng(Hons) Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Leeds Beckett University
Master of Engineering (MEng), Advanced Engineering Management
SKILLS
ABOUT JAMES RAWLINGS
Chartered Engineering Director with c.20 years’ experience across engineering leadership, manufacturing, product development, project delivery, and commercial performance within the LV/MV power distribution and switchgear sector. My career has progressed from hands-on manufacturing roles through to senior engineering leadership, giving me broad experience across the full engineering lifecycle — from build, test and technical sales through to project delivery, product development, operational improvement, and strategic leadership. I currently operate at senior level within a £30M switchgear manufacturing business, where I contribute across engineering performance, product development, operational efficiency, commercial decision-making, and wider business direction. My role has evolved beyond engineering delivery into improving how engineering drives business performance — through pricing discipline, operational efficiency, standardisation, engineering systems, and stronger alignment with commercial outcomes. My experience combines technical depth with strong commercial awareness, including- Engineering leadership and team development - Product and process improvement - Design-for-manufacture and operational efficiency - Major project delivery and technical problem solving - Pricing, margin, and business performance improvement - Alignment between engineering, manufacturing, and commercial functionsOver time, my focus has become increasingly centered on engineering transformation — improving standards, scalability, efficiency, consistency, and how engineering contributes to wider business performance. I’m particularly interested in engineering leadership roles within critical infrastructure, switchgear, power distribution, and technically demanding manufacturing environments where engineering quality, delivery performance, and business outcomes all matter. Key areas: LV / MV Switchgear | Power Distribution | Engineering Leadership | Product Development | Operational Improvement | Critical Infrastructure | Manufacturing | Engineering Strategy | Project Delivery | BS EN 61439
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