Electrical Design Engineer

Galliford Try; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK contractor is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to develop cost-effective control solutions. The role focuses on electrical hardware design and collaboration with sales and engineering teams. Candidates should have 5+ years' experience, knowledge of BS EN standards, and be proficient in AutoCAD Electrical. The company offers generous benefits and a commitment to career growth.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Private medical options

Paid professional memberships

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in electrical hardware design, including MCC and LV Distribution.
• Experience in working with Software Engineers on Functional Design Specifications.
• Proficient in producing electrical schematics, general arrangements, and BOM.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cost-effective control solutions for customer needs.
• Stay updated on technologies and implement cost-saving solutions.
• Attend design reviews and submit designs for approval.

Skills

Electrical hardware design

Systems integration

BS EN standards knowledge

AutoCAD Electrical

Education

Qualified to the 18th Edition wiring regulations

Job description

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We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Electrical Design Engineer

What you will be doing:

An opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Design Engineer to join the team at Lintott, a Galliford Try business.

Reporting to the Technical Director, the role involves:

• Developing and implementing cost-effective control solutions that meet customer needs, legislation, and stay within budget.
• Staying updated on evolving technologies and implementing proven solutions for savings.
• Detailing design, specifications, FAT testing of control solutions.
• Supporting sales in developing robust, cost-effective controls solutions.
• Proactively value engineering to find alternative materials and scope changes while ensuring standards and compliance.
• Attending design reviews and submitting designs for approval.
• On-site responsibility for successful hardware commissioning and SAT testing.
• Working within Lintott Control Systems procedures.
• Liaising with departments on order receipt and handover meetings.
• Maintaining positive interdepartmental relationships for future reference.
• Assisting in internal process development and waste reduction.
• Supporting engineering team during absences.
• Performing other duties as agreed with management.

About You:

• + years relevant experience in electrical hardware design, including MCC, Switchgear, Control Panels, LV Distribution.
• Experience in Systems Integration, working with Software Engineers on Functional Design Specifications.
• Knowledge of specification, design, installation, and commissioning of electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of BS EN standards.
• Qualified to the 18th Edition wiring regulations.
• Proficient in producing electrical schematics, general arrangements, BOM.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical.

What We Can Offer in Return:

Join a leading contractor with a robust order book, working on exciting UK projects. We offer stability, career growth, and a supportive environment with high professionalism and commitment. Our strategy aims for further growth, and we value dedicated, talented, and enthusiastic individuals.

We prioritize physical and mental wellbeing through our ‘Be Well’ programme, offering discounts, advice, and support.

We invest in high-quality training, leadership development, apprenticeships, and tailored career support.

Our flexible working practices empower you to work when and where suits you best.

Our benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with service, plus options to purchase more.
• Various corporate discounts.
• Cycle to Work schemes.
• Share purchase schemes.
• Private medical options and employee assistance programs.
• Paid professional memberships.

About us:

We aim to improve lives through building vital community infrastructure, fostering growth, and caring for the environment. We uphold values of excellence, integrity, collaboration, and community impact.

Additional Information:

We welcome flexible working requests and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including those with disabilities, offering interviews to qualified applicants with long-term health conditions or disabilities. Please contact the Resourcing Partner for adjustments or queries.

A full job description is available upon request.