Electrical Design Engineer — HV/LV & On‑Site Lead

Hoot Recruit LTD; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holiday

Car or travel allowance

Bonus

Job summary

Hoot Recruit LTD seeks an Electrical Design Engineer for a site-based and office-based role in Ellesmere Port. You will own electrical design packages for industrial manufacturing and chemical process clients, from feasibility through construction, including LV/HV distribution, switchboards, MCCs, and transformers.

You will conduct site surveys, support commissioning, and coordinate with clients and in-house teams. BS 7671 knowledge and hands-on experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Electrical design experience in industrial manufacturing and/or chemical plant environments.
• Design of switchboards, transformers and LV distribution systems.
• Cable routing, containment and cable sizing.
• Proven delivery of design packages from feasibility through to construction.
• Hands–on site experience (surveys, installation oversight, commissioning support).
• Working knowledge of BS 7671 and relevant British/IEC standards.

Responsibilities

• Delivering design packages across all stages: feasibility, concept, detailed design and issue for construction.
• Designing LV and HV distribution systems, including switchboards, MCCs and transformers.
• Producing cable routing designs, cable schedules and cable sizing calculations.
• Preparing single line diagrams, layouts, schematics and design reports.
• Carrying out site surveys and supporting installation, testing and commissioning.
• Reviewing contractor and vendor documentation for technical compliance.
• Liaising directly with clients and presenting design options and recommendations.

Skills

Electrical design

Industrial experience

Site surveys

BS 7671 knowledge

Power distribution

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Amtech

ETAP

Job description

Hoot Recruit LTD seeks an Electrical Design Engineer for a site-based and office-based role in Ellesmere Port. You will own electrical design packages for industrial manufacturing and chemical process clients, from feasibility through construction, including LV/HV distribution, switchboards, MCCs, and transformers.

You will conduct site surveys, support commissioning, and coordinate with clients and in-house teams. BS 7671 knowledge and hands-on experience are essential.