Electrical Design Engineer

Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Career progression

Collaborative environment

Diverse projects

Long-term project pipeline

Job summary

Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join its team working on water industry projects, including clean water and wastewater, across the UK. The role involves designing LV distribution, MCCs, controls, instrumentation and automation, and supporting cost estimates.

The successful candidate will have an electrical engineering qualification and experience in water/utilities or process industries, with proficiency in AutoCAD and ProDesign tools.

Qualifications

• Electrical design knowledge and project understanding in water/industrial sectors.
• Experience supporting electrical design for LV distribution, MCCs, controls, instrumentation, or automation.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Amtech/Trimble ProDesign for electrical drawings and layouts.

Responsibilities

• Produce outline and detailed electrical designs and specifications for LV distribution, MCCs, control systems, instrumentation, automation, and cabling.
• Support preparation of technical proposals and project cost estimates.
• Ensure designs meet project scope, programme, budget and client requirements.
• Provide technical support and guidance to engineers and technicians.

Skills

Electrical design knowledge

LV systems experience

Project cost estimation support

Education

Electrical Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)

Eligible to work in the UK

Tools

AutoCAD

Amtech/Trimble ProDesign

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer - Water Industry

A specialist engineering contractor delivering projects across the water, utilities, and industrial sectors is looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join its growing team.

Working on clean water, wastewater, and industrial process projects, you will support the design and estimation of electrical works across established framework agreements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with experience in water, utilities, or other process-driven industries looking to develop their career within a supportive and growing business.

Why Apply?

• Excellent training and professional development opportunities
• Clear progression path into Senior Engineer and Lead Engineer positions
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Exposure to a diverse range of projects and sectors
• Long-term project pipeline through established frameworks

Duties for Electrical Design Engineer

• Produce outline and detailed electrical designs and specifications for LV distribution, MCCs, control systems, instrumentation, automation, and associated cabling systems
• Support the preparation of technical proposals and project cost estimates
• Ensure design solutions meet project scope, programme, budget, and client requirements
• Provide technical support and guidance to engineers and technicians
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions
• Attend design reviews and project meetings, monitoring progress and resolving technical issues
• Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and client specifications

Qualifications & Experience

• HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Previous experience within the water, utilities, manufacturing, or process engineering sectors
• Experience producing electrical designs for LV systems, MCCs, controls, instrumentation, or automation projects
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Amtech/Trimble ProDesign
• Eligible to work in the UK

GRS (Gearing Recruitment Solutions) specialises in recruiting Electrical Design Engineers and EICA professionals across the UK water and process engineering sectors, including clean water, wastewater, WTW, WWTW, LV distribution, MCCs, control panels, instrumentation, automation, pumping stations, chemical dosing, and AMP7/AMP8 frameworks