Electrical Design Engineer

Belcan Technical Recruiting (UK) Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering powerhouse is seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to spearhead innovative design projects across multiple sectors like aerospace and defense. You will manage the complete lifecycle of projects, ensuring top-tier solutions are delivered while collaborating closely with clients. The role demands a solid engineering background, strong leadership skills, and mastery of relevant engineering standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary + benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme & life assurance

EV salary sacrifice car scheme

Access to 24/7 mental health support

Discounted gym membership

Continuous training and career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading electrical design projects.
• Strong knowledge of EN61010, UKCA/CE, and LV directives.
• Passion for solving complex engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of electrical systems for test equipment and control solutions.
• Own the full project lifecycle-from concept to delivery.
• Collaborate with customers to understand needs and deliver tailored solutions.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Ready to lead cutting-edge electrical design projects that power the future?

Join Belcan, a global engineering powerhouse and part of the Cognizant family, where your expertise will shape high-impact solutions across aerospace, defence, marine, nuclear, and more.

What You'll Be Doing:

As our Lead Electrical Design Engineer, you'll be the go-to expert for all things electrical design. You'll take the reins on projects ranging from industrial control systems to advanced test facilities, ensuring every detail is engineered to perfection.

• Lead the design of electrical systems for test equipment and control solutions
• Own the full project lifecycle-from concept to delivery
• Act as the electrical design authority and technical lead
• Collaborate with customers to understand needs and deliver tailored solutions
• Drive design reviews, manage resources, and keep projects on track
• Prepare quotes, budgets, and project plans with precision

What You Bring:

• A degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Proven experience leading electrical design projects
• Strong knowledge of EN61010, UKCA/CE, and LV directives
• Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks Electrical is a plus)
• Excellent communication and multitasking skills
• A passion for solving complex engineering challenges

What's In It for You:

We believe in rewarding talent and supporting your growth. Here's what you'll enjoy:

• Competitive salary + benefits
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme & life assurance
• EV salary sacrifice car scheme
• Access to 24/7 mental health support, online GP, and virtual physio
• Discounted gym membership, eye care, and financial advice
• Continuous training and career development
• A collaborative, supportive team that values your voice

About Belcan

At Belcan, we don't just engineer solutions-we build futures. As part of a global consultancy, you'll work on projects that matter, with a team that's as passionate about innovation as you are.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.

In Short

• Industry Engineering & Manufacture
• Founded 1958
• Location London SW14 8SN, UK
• Company size 1000 - 4999

Our Vision. Our DNA

Founded in 1958, Belcan is a global supplier of design, software, manufacturing, supply chain, information technology, and digital engineering solutions to the aerospace, defense, space, government services, automotive, and industrial markets. Belcan engineers better outcomes for customers – from jet engines, airframe, and avionics to heavy vehicles, automobiles, and cybersecurity.

Belcan takes an integrated, coactive approach to provide innovative solutions across the full product life cycle, with an unrelenting focus on the highest quality outcomes. Speed matters, and Belcan delivers. Our responsive professionals rapidly engage with customers in a velocity-driven environment where productivity and effectiveness are key. Belcan’s experienced technical resources and agile processes adapt quickly to the changing customer requirements common in today’s fast-paced market, anticipating customer needs and generating superior business outcomes.

Our People. It’s who we are

The Belcan Code of Conduct defines expected ethical behavior by all Belcan employees. It requires and expects everyone to conduct business fairly, impartially, and in full compliance with all laws and regulations. Equally important is to conduct business in a manner consistent with the stated Purpose & Principles that are the foundation of Belcan. All employees should:

• Maintain integrity in all business transactions.
• Protect Belcan and customer intellectual property.
• Avoid inappropriate behavior that reflects adversely on the company.
• Avoid even the appearance of any conflict of interest.
• Report any violations of law, government regulations, or company policies.
• Report any indications of inappropriate behavior that are inconsistent with these guidelines.

Any incidents of inappropriate behavior should be reported to a company leader, their manager, or the company Ombudsperson.

Our common traits. Our Culture

Belcan is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer who extends employment opportunities on the basis of individual merit and qualifications.

Belcan is committed to the practice of Equal Employment to ensure that all employees are recruited, hired, selected for training, transferred, promoted, granted privileges of employment, laid off, demoted or discharged without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, orientation, disability, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other protected status covered by U.S. federal, state or host nation laws.

As an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer, Belcan will commit the necessary time and resources to meet our responsibilities to recruit, hire and ensure the upward mobility of qualified minority group members, women, disabled individuals and veterans.

Diversity

Our philosophy is to build an inclusive work environment to attract and retain talented people, encourage innovation, and inspire top performance from employees to achieve superior business results by putting people first.

Our benefits

We are committed to giving back to the communities where we live and work. Belcan and its employees have made significant contributions to many local charities including holding food drives for the Freestore Foodbank, supporting the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, helping our seniors through Meals on Wheels, partnering with Journey Home’s Aerospace Employment Program to assist the underservedConnecticut population by providing training and full-time employment opportunities, participating in annual softball charity events,throwing internal office fund raising events for STEM programs, and more. Other charities we support include Habitat for Humanity, United Way and the Diplomatic Security Foundation.

At Belcan we believe in being good corporate citizens and in having a lasting impact on our communities and our youth. It’s more important than ever for younger generations to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to solve tough problems, gather and evaluate evidence, and make sense of information. These are the types of skills that students learn by studying science, technology, engineering, and math—subjects collectively known as STEM.

We would love to hear from you

Since 1958, Belcan has maintained a strong focus on employee growth and satisfaction.Our principles are clear: People First, Passion with Purpose, and Performance Driven, with Earned Trust at the core. This is why Forbes recognized us as one of America’s Best Employers in 2018. Belcan works from an OEM and multi-tier supplier network that supports producibility for crucial parts and accelerates sourcing decisions, which translates to enhanced resilience and shorter time-to-market. Our teams have decades of experience in factories of all sizes, and across industry verticals. Belcan will install, execute, and sustain operation performance improvements that make a measurable difference in your output—and your bottom line.