Electrical Design Engineer

Sigma Retail Group; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Birthday leave

Cycle to Work

Health benefits

Employee assistance

Job summary

Sigma Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join our Building Services team in Dewsbury. You will design, develop and implement electrical systems for retail displays, shopfitting and bespoke manufacturing projects.

Working with project managers, production teams and suppliers, you will ensure designs are safe, compliant, cost-effective and delivered to the highest quality standards, helping bring concepts to life.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical design in manufacturing, retail fit-out, shopfitting or related environment.
• Experience producing electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of UK electrical regulations and industry standards.
• Experience with LED lighting systems or low-voltage retail displays is advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for retail fixtures, displays and bespoke manufacturing projects.
• Produce detailed electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
• Ensure all designs comply with electrical regulations, standards and safety requirements.
• Carry out electrical calculations, specifications and component selection.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to understand project requirements and provide technical support.
• Support development and testing of prototypes and new product designs.
• Provide technical guidance during installation, commissioning and project delivery.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Teamwork

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Posted 19 Oct 2026

Description

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A

ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Number of Roles: 1 | Division: Building Services | Location: Dewsbury

Sigma are experts at transforming commercial space. With over 20 years’ experience operating in the fast-paced and dynamic retail sector, Sigma provide a true end-to-end service; from store construction and consolidation to fixture procurement, projects, and mechanical & electrical installation.

Ranked in the top 10% of the 2019 Sunday Times International FastTrack 200 awards, we’ve been acknowledged as being one of Britain’s fastest growing private companies.

It’s our people that make us who we are, and we are proud to have some of the most experienced, knowledgeable, passionate, and dedicated individuals within our industry, at every level in our business. Sigma is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. our business.

Outline of role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join our team. This role is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems and solutions across a range of retail display, shopfitting, and bespoke manufacturing projects.

Working closely with project managers, production teams, customers, and suppliers, you will ensure that electrical designs are safe, compliant, cost-effective, and delivered to the highest quality standards. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative retail environments and play a key role in bringing concepts to life.

Main responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems and wiring solutions for retail fixtures, displays, and bespoke manufacturing projects.
• Produce detailed electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant electrical regulations, standards, and safety requirements.
• Carry out electrical calculations, specifications, and component selection.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to understand project requirements and provide technical support.
• Support the development and testing of prototypes and new product designs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and suitable for production.
• Troubleshoot design and technical issues throughout project lifecycles.
• Manage design changes and maintain accurate engineering documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance product performance, quality, and efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance during installation, commissioning, and project delivery phases where required.

Knowledge and experience required

• Proven experience in electrical design engineering within a manufacturing, engineering, retail fit-out, shopfitting, or related environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical design principles, components, and systems.
• Experience producing electrical schematics and technical drawings using CAD software.
• Knowledge of relevant UK electrical regulations and industry standards.
• Experience working on bespoke or customer‑specific engineered solutions.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacture principles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
• Experience of LED lighting systems, low‑voltage electrical products, or retail display solutions would be advantageous.

Skills required

• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance innovation, quality, and cost.
• Proficiency in engineering design software and Microsoft Office applications.
• A proactive and continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND, HNC, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Relevant electrical engineering certifications or professional membership (such as IET) would be advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience in electrical design engineering may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
• A day’s ‘birthday leave’ to be taken within your birthday month
• Opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday*
• Opportunity for hybrid working*
• Ability to participate in the Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme*
• Ability to participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthshield cash plan with discounts on high street stores
• Free external financial advice – offering support for mortgages, pensions and insurances
• Enhanced family friendly pay*
• Free tea, coffee and fruit on all sites

*Subject to eligibility

Opportunity to be involved with

• Group Colleague Board
• Quarterly Corporate Events/Charity Involvement

Sigma is committed to providing colleagues with opportunities to progress their career, supported by a range of training and development activities and interventions’

Company Overview

Established more than two decades ago, Sigma Group has delivered thousands of new and refurbished spaces for major brands, both domestic and international. Today, we support full, multi‑site transformations with in‑house capability, thanks to our expert‑led teams servicing the UK and beyond.