Electrical Design Engineer

Techniche Global Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A switchgear device manufacturer in Dartford seeks an Electrical Project Engineer to manage projects from conception to completion. Responsibilities include developing control panel layouts, ensuring compliance with specifications, and client liaison. The ideal candidate will hold a professional qualification in Electrical Engineering, possess strong communication and leadership skills, and have experience with LV switchgear. Benefits include 25 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays

Company pension

Free onsite parking

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Professional qualification(s) in Electrical Engineering.
• Able to read, interpret and follow engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of LV installations, HV an advantage.
• Experience in specification and manufacture of LV switchgear, HV preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from sales handover to completion.
• Develop control panel/switchgear arrangements by studying requirements.
• Ensure correct selection of components from suppliers.
• Oversee product design and installation stages.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reading engineering drawings

Knowledge of LV installations

English language proficiency

Education

Professional qualification in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ePlan

CAD packages

Job description

Techniche Global are supporting a switchgear device manufacturer to appoint an Electrical Project Engineer.

Salary: GBP40–45k per annum

Location: Dartford – 100% onsite

Duration: permanent, full‑time

Requirements: LRTW

Job Type: Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from sales handover to project completion, ensuring specifications, timelines, and budget constraints are met.
• Develop control panel / switchgear arrangements & products by studying customer requirements.
• Ensuring correct selection of components from suppliers that meet with suitability, availability and budget targets.
• Overseeing of product design and build stage through to installation and commissioning.
• Integrate with production manager for factory production scheduling
li>Liaise with suppliers ensuring adherence to project schedules.
• Liaise with clients, attending client site meeting, leading client FAT and SAT.
• Producing Method Statements and Risk Assessments for onsite installations

Requirements

• Professional qualification(s) in Electrical Engineering
• Able to read, interpret and follow engineering drawings
• Working knowledge of LV installations, HV an advantage
• Experience in the specification, function and manufacture of LV switchgear, HV an advantage
• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant standards
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong command of the English Language
• Knowledge and experience of ePlan and CAD packages an advantage

Benefits

• 25 days Annual leave + statutory bank holidays
• Company pension
• Free On‑site parking
• Training and development opportunities