Electrical Design Engineer

Millbank; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their Major Infrastructure Projects Business Unit. This role involves delivering complex design packages for critical defence assets, offering career development and exposure to innovative projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical engineering, strong project management skills, and experience in managing complex designs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing complex design developments.
• Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of electrical engineering work packages.
• Manage technical deliverables associated with Electrical Design.
• Liaise with design teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Technical Knowledge

Education

Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Engineering Design Software

Job description

Millbank Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

Electrical Design Engineer

Millbank Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

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Are you ready to contribute to some of the UK’s most critical and complex infrastructure projects?

Do you have the technical depth and leadership to drive the successful delivery of electrical engineering solutions?

Are you looking to grow your career within a company known for innovation, safety, and engineering excellence?

The opportunity

Due to ongoing expansion and a significant pipeline of major infrastructure programmes, our client—a global leader in engineering and defence solutions—is seeking a skilled Electrical Design Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and mission-critical environment where your work has a real and lasting impact. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team within the Major Infrastructure Projects Business Unit, delivering complex design packages in support of nationally important defence assets.

This role offers exposure to challenging projects, career development opportunities, and the chance to work with industry-leading experts in a high-performance culture that supports innovation and integrity.

This role has been deemed inside IR35 12 months+ and will be based in Plymouth or Bristol

2 days remote, 3 in the office per week

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Support the Discipline Lead in the successful delivery of electrical engineering work packages across scope, schedule, quality, and cost parameters.
• Manage the technical deliverables associated with Electrical Design, ensuring alignment with project plans and agreed deliverables.
• Work collaboratively within the Major Infrastructure Projects Business Unit, liaising with design teams and stakeholders.
• Provide expert technical input and direction to sub-contracted design houses to ensure robust and compliant design outputs.
• Apply in-depth understanding of engineering design, safety principles, and best practice relevant to the role and project requirements.
• Contribute to project planning, specification, budgeting, and risk management processes.
• Operate in compliance with company procedures relating to design governance, quality assurance, and health & safety standards.
• Utilise engineering software and tools to support documentation and technical analysis.
• Ideally, contribute design support during construction, refit, repair, or operation of both conventional and nuclear submarines.
• Design electrical building services including:
• Fire detection and alarm systems.
• Industrial and emergency lighting systems.
• Site broadcast and PA systems.
• HVAC integration and controls.

You Will Have the Following Qualifications & Experience

• A Degree or HND in an appropriate electrical engineering discipline (strongly preferred).
• Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards registration with the Engineering Council.
• Proven experience in managing complex design developments throughout the full lifecycle.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services and design-to-construction support.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering design software and tools.
• Understanding of engineering standards, regulations, and safety requirements within high-assurance sectors.

Get in touch now

If you're seeking a new opportunity to join a leading nuclear defence consultancy and think you have the relevant skills and experience our client desires then apply now or contact Zoe Wilson via LinkedIn.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.

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