Electrical Design Engineer - Central Government

Spinwell Global; Culham; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Spinwell Global is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to contribute to major fusion sub-systems, from concept through detailed design, with on-site collaboration in hybrid roles. The position emphasizes compliant electrical design, documentation, and cross-team communication.

The candidate should have C&I experience, relevant engineering education, and experience with AutoCAD/SolidWorks documentation, ensuring designs meet UK regulations and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering degree or equivalent with suitable experience.
• Experience with UK electrical safety regulations and compliance.
• Familiar with BS EN 60204-1 and machinery safety principles.
• Knowledge of drawing standards and BS EN 61082.

Responsibilities

• Support design work on major fusion sub-systems from concept to detailed design.
• Address design aspects including repair, replacement or upgrade activities.
• Develop systems for managing design requirements and interfaces.
• Ensure validated detail designs and adherence to manufacture/maintenance methods.
• Deliver projects to customer satisfaction within constraints.
• Produce technical reports and procedures as needed.
• Generate electrical drawings, BOMs and cable schedules.

Skills

C&I experience

Electrical background

Engineering degree

UK regs compliance

Machinery safety

AutoCAD

Data configuration control

First principles design

Materials knowledge

BS EN 61082

Education

Engineering degree

HND or HNC

Level 4/5 apprenticeship

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Role: Electrical Design Engineer REF 99731
Contract Length: Until 01/03/2027
Location: Hybrid/Culham, Abingdon – 3 days/week on site
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £55 per hour
Security Clearance: BPSS

Spinwell is recruiting for an Electrical Design Engineer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

• Accountable for supporting design work on major fusion sub-systems, from concept through to detailed design on enhancement programs for client’s facilities as well as for future fusion devices.
• Accountable for design aspects relating to all assigned systems / components including repair, replacement or upgrade activities.
• Develop and effectively implement systems for managing design requirements and interfaces, and processes for ensuring satisfactory performance/compliance, and ensure these are adopted by design teams.
• Ensure that detail designs are appropriately validated, working with engineering technicians/analysts/suppliers as necessary, and ensure appropriate adherence to design standards. The designs are compliant with the methods of manufacture/assembly/maintenance.
• Deliver projects to the satisfaction of the Customer (internal or external) within the imposed constraints.
• Produce technical reports, departmental notes and procedures where appropriate
• Complete/Supervise the design including the generation of technical documentation e.g. electrical drawings, bill of materials, cable schedules etc.; Ensure the design phases implement principles of value engineering and design for manufacture.
• Demonstrate good communication with personnel across the organisation as well as good team working.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

• C&I experience and a solid electrical engineering background
• A relevant engineering degree / HND or HNC / Level 4 or 5 apprenticeship or equivalent with relevant experience
• Proven knowledge of adherence to relevant UK regulations / EU directives for Electrical safety and compliance
• Experience in machinery safety principles and the use and application of BS EN 60204-1
• Knowledge of functional safety and process safety desirable
• Wide experience of using AutoCAD / AutoCAD Lite basic CAD drawing package to produce electrical documentation
• Understanding of the operation of data configuration control
• Ability to perform exploratory design concepts using first principles
• Proven capability in engineering design and a good working knowledge of manufacturing techniques/engineering materials and their properties
• Knowledge of electrical enclosure/control panel manufacturing techniques
• Proficient in the knowledge and application of recognised drawing standards and BS EN 61082 in particular
• Good communication, technical writing and interpersonal skills

We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

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