Electrical Design Engineer

Mane Contract Services; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Performance-related bonus

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday leave

Hybrid / flexible working options

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer specializing in power generation and generator systems. The role involves technical oversight, project leadership, and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality electrical designs. Candidates should possess a degree in Electrical Engineering, with chartered status preferred, and have relevant experience in complex environments. Benefits include private health insurance, a performance-related bonus, and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in electrical design within generator systems.
• Proven ability to approve electrical designs, calculations, specifications.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and Europe for project support.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of technical packages for tendering projects.
• Lead delivery of electrical engineering designs for projects and proposals.
• Provide senior technical support to project and business teams.
• Undertake additional departmental activities to support company objectives.

Skills

Electrical design and technical authority roles

Strong working knowledge of BS, EN, ISO standards

Ability to create single line diagrams

Strong leadership and communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Chartered Engineer (CEng) preferred

Job description

Overview

Electrical Design Engineer | Power Generation/Generator Systems

Join a leader in sustainable power and critical infrastructure solutions, delivering innovative energy systems for data centres and essential industries. Be part of a team that combines engineering excellence with cutting-edge technology to shape the future of reliable power.

Benefits

• Private health insurance
• Performance-related bonus
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday leave
• Hybrid / flexible working options

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of technical packages to enable tender of projects
• Act as the electrical design authority for Generator projects, ensuring all electrical packages meet technical, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and assure the delivery of electrical engineering designs for projects and proposals, providing clear technical direction and governance.
• Drive high standards of engineering quality, consistency, and compliance across all electrical deliverables.
• Support the development of engineering standards, processes, and best practices, embedding lessons learned and continuous improvement.
• Provide senior technical support to project, commercial, and business development teams to enable successful project execution and bid outcomes.
• Provide early-stage technical input and support to the Engineering Department in the specification and design of Generator systems, with a focus on electrical packages.
• Take responsibility for the specification, design, and delivery of electrical packages on Generator projects from concept through to project handover and completion.
• Produce and review engineering deliverables including design calculations, drawings, specifications, method statements, risk assessments, procedures, and associated test documentation.
• Provide the Sales department with critical support to support decision making.
• Prepare technical proposals, submissions, scopes of work, procedures, and engineering studies in support of project and business development activities.
• Interface with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and clients to ensure alignment on technical requirements and deliverables.
• Attend Factory Witness Tests (FWT) of generators in the UK and Europe, supporting client inspections and technical acceptance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Engineering function, including lessons learned, standardisation, and best practice development.
• Undertake additional departmental or business activities as required to support overall company objectives.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working toward chartership preferred.
• Significant experience in electrical design and technical authority roles within generator systems, power generation, or complex industrial environments.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant BS, EN, ISO standards, statutory regulations, and Health and Safety requirements.
• Proven experience approving electrical designs, calculations, specifications, and supplier documentation.
• Ability to create single line diagrams (SLDs), schematics, and wiring diagrams using appropriate software.
• Ability to lead technical reviews, manage design risk, and make sound engineering decisions under tender and programme pressure.
• Experience supporting bids, proposals, and client-facing technical discussions.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and Europe for factory testing, project site support, supplier engagement, and client meetings.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and design authority evidenced through compliant, robust, and right-first-time electrical designs.
• Successful delivery of electrical engineering scope to programme, quality, and cost targets.
• High levels of collaboration and effective technical leadership across project, proposal, and supplier interfaces.
• Positive client feedback and acceptance at key milestones including Factory Witness Testing and project handover.
• Continuous improvement in engineering standards, processes, and Health and Safety performance.
• Ongoing professional development and contribution to the technical capability of the Engineering team.