Electrical Design Engineer

Gapp Search; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Gapp Search in Droitwich Spa is recruiting an Electrical Design Engineer for an established international engineering and manufacturing business. The role focuses on hands-on electrical design for modular HVAC, packaged plant room and capital equipment projects, working with mechanical, controls and manufacturing teams.

You will produce electrical designs, perform load and cable sizing, prepare load schedules and protection studies, and ensure BS 7671 compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in electrical engineering with hands-on design experience.
• Strong knowledge of BS 7671 and electrical standards.
• Experience producing SLDs, cable schedules and calculations.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs and equipment data with attention to detail.
• Experience using Trimble ProDesign or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical designs in line with project specs and standards.
• Carry out load, earth, and cable sizing assessments.
• Prepare load schedules, cable calculations and protection studies.
• Create single line diagrams, switchboard layouts and earthing diagrams.
• Collaborate with mechanical, controls and manufacturing teams.
• Ensure compliance with BS 7671 and other standards.
• Support design reviews and maintain design records.

Skills

Electrical design

Cable sizing

P&ID interpretation

BS 7671 knowledge

Technical documentation

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Trimble ProDesign

Electrical CAD drafting

Job description

Droitwich Spa | Permanent | Full-time | 100% On-site

We’re recruiting for an established international engineering and manufacturing business looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to support the design and delivery of electrical systems across modular HVAC, packaged plant room and capital equipment projects.

This is a technically focused role combining hands‑on electrical design, compliance and close collaboration with mechanical, controls and manufacturing teams.

What you’ll be doing

• Produce electrical designs in line with project specifications and internal standards
• Carry out supply, load, earthing and cable sizing assessments
• Prepare load schedules, cable calculations and protection studies
• Produce Single Line Diagrams, cable schedules, switchboard layouts and earthing diagrams
• Use Trimble ProDesign or equivalent software for electrical calculations and design
• Review P&IDs, mechanical information and equipment data to inform designs
• Ensure designs comply with BS 7671 and other applicable electrical standards
• Support design reviews and technical assurance
• Maintain accurate drawing revisions, design records and change documentation
• Work closely with mechanical, controls, manufacturing and project teams
• Support production and procurement with technical queries and design changes
• Contribute to design standardisation and continuous improvement

What we’re looking for

You’ll need previous electrical design experience within building services, packaged plant rooms, industrial systems or a similar engineering environment.

You should also have:

• Degree, HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience
• Strong working knowledge of BS 7671:2018
• Experience producing SLDs, cable schedules and electrical calculations
• Good understanding of earthing, bonding, protection and discrimination
• Experience using Trimble ProDesign or equivalent electrical design software
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, P&IDs and equipment data
• Strong technical documentation and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams

Experience with modular plant, BIM/Revit or CAD-based electrical drafting would be advantageous.

This is a strong opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer looking for a hands‑on role with involvement from initial design through manufacturing and project delivery.