Senior Electrical Designer – Permanent Role
Location: North-west
Salary: Negotiable, Based on Experience
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
A leading multidisciplinary engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Designer to join its North-west based team. Applications are also welcome from suitably qualified Electrical Designers looking to step up. The role supports a wide portfolio across the Water, Power & Energy, Pharmaceutical, Nuclear, and Food & Beverage sectors.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide Electrical and Instrumentation design services in compliance with BS7671 and client standards.
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Produce 2D and 3D design deliverables including GAs, layouts, cable routing diagrams, SLDs, block diagrams, earthing, loop diagrams, IS calculations, and building services designs.
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Support full project lifecycle delivery, including concept design, detailed design, construction support and as-built documentation.
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Liaise with subcontractors and internal multi-discipline teams.
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Conduct site surveys and ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015.
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Contribute to innovation and process improvement in project delivery.
Candidate Requirements
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical design, preferably in the UK water utility sector.
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HNC or Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
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Good knowledge of BS7671 - 18th Edition.
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Familiarity with E&I design best practices and documentation.
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Understanding of hazardous area design, including IS principles and associated documentation.
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Project experience across concept to construction phases.
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Comfortable working independently or in teams, and liaising with clients.
Software Experience
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AutoCAD LT
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Relux/Dialux
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Trimble (Amtech) Pro Design
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Microsoft Office Suite
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Aveva, Navisworks
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Revit (desirable)
Benefits
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Competitive salary
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25 days holiday + bank holidays
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Pension scheme
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Death in service benefit
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Hybrid working available post-probation
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Option to purchase up to 5 additional holidays
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Discount platform and Employee Assistance Programme
If you are an Electrical Designer or Senior Electrical Designer looking to work on high-impact projects across critical UK infrastructure sectors, we encourage you to apply.