Electrical Design Engineer

Hoot Recruit; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

On-site parking

Modern office

Training support

Full-time employment

Job summary

Hoot Recruit in Irlam, Greater Manchester is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join a busy in-house design team. You will produce detailed electrical designs, layouts and calculations for commercial and retail projects, from initial planning through to installation, working with estimators, project managers, and site teams.

The role requires hands-on CAD experience (AutoCAD, Amtech) and knowledge of BS 7671.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical design within commercial projects.
• Ability to design LV power distribution, lighting and safety systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD and electrical design software.
• Familiarity with BS 7671 and UK Building Regulations.
• Experience producing drawings and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design LV power distribution, small power, lighting and safety systems.
• Produce layouts, schematics and drawings in AutoCAD.
• Carry out network calculations and cable sizing using Amtech.
• Develop internal/external lighting designs using Relux or DIALux.
• Design electrical systems for CAT A/B fit-outs and refurbishments.
• Collaborate with project teams across lifecycle.
• Conduct site surveys with project management.
• Provide practical design information for on-site installations.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Electrical design qualifications

Tools

AutoCAD

Amtech

Relux

DIALux

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Irlam, Greater Manchester
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + bonuses + company vehicle package
Job Type: Permanent, Full–time

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of an established commercial and industrial electrical contractor looking to expand its in–house design team with an experienced Electrical Design Engineer.

Working across a varied portfolio of commercial and retail projects, you will be involved in CAT A and CAT B fit–outs, refurbishments and new installations. You will collaborate closely with the design, estimating, project management and site teams to deliver practical, accurate electrical designs from initial planning through to installation.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, close–knit business with a strong project pipeline, a collaborative working environment and the opportunity to help shape the continued development of its design function.

The Role

As Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for producing detailed electrical designs, calculations and technical drawings that meet project requirements, current regulations and installation standards.

Key responsibilities

• Designing low–voltage (LV) power distribution, small power, lighting and associated electrical safety systems.
• Producing accurate electrical layouts, schematics and technical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Completing electrical network calculations, cable sizing and technical assessments using Amtech.
• Developing internal and external lighting designs and simulations using Relux or DIALux.
• Designing electrical systems for commercial and retail CAT A and CAT B fit–outs, refurbishments and new installations.
• Working on associated systems, including fire alarms and access control.
• Ensuring designs comply with BS 7671 wiring regulations and relevant UK Building Regulations.
• Liaising with project managers, estimators, engineers, clients and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
• Carrying out site surveys for existing and upcoming projects alongside the project management team.
• Providing practical design information that enables site teams to deliver installations accurately and efficiently.Projects will be predominantly across the North West, with occasional involvement in projects elsewhere in the UK.

About You

We are looking for a technically capable Electrical Design Engineer who takes pride in producing high–quality work and enjoys working collaboratively with the teams responsible for delivering projects on site.

Essential requirements

• Proven experience in electrical design within commercial projects.
• Relevant electrical design qualifications.
• Strong practical experience using AutoCAD and Amtech.
• Experience with Relux or DIALux lighting design software.
• Up–to–date knowledge of BS 7671 wiring regulations and relevant building regulations.
• Experience producing electrical drawings, calculations, layouts and technical documentation.
• An understanding of commercial CAT A and CAT B fit–outs, refurbishments and new installations.
• The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, consultants and site teams.
• A collaborative, organised and detail–focused approach.
• The ability to commute to the Irlam office.

Experience with fire alarm and access control design would be particularly relevant.

This position is suited to an electrical design professional with the appropriate design qualifications and CAD experience, rather than someone whose experience is limited to electrical installation alone.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Additional bonus opportunities.
• Company vehicle package.
• Permanent, full–time employment.
• Modern office environment with a dedicated design workstation.
• Access to the software licences required for the role.
• Free on–site parking with convenient access to the M60 and M62.
• Support with training and maintaining up–to–date technical knowledge.
• A consistent pipeline of varied commercial and retail projects.
• The opportunity to work closely with project delivery teams and influence the development of the design function.
• A friendly, supportive and established team environment.