Electrical Engineer

Hargreaves Services; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Hargreaves Services is seeking an Electrical Engineer to take cradle-to-grave responsibility for electrical and control aspects of turnkey/multi-disciplinary contracts. The role involves design, installation, and commissioning across ELV, LV, and MV works, with liaison to the mechanical team and a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years post-qualification experience, 18th Edition, and a strong IT and reporting capability.

Qualifications

• Qualified electrical engineer with 5+ years post-qualification experience in design/construction of industrial plants.
• 18th Edition knowledge; DSEAR a bonus.
• UK driving licence essential.
• Strong IT skills and regulatory safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of electrical and control systems.
• Prepare electrical specifications and liaise with mechanical teams.
• Evaluate supplier proposals for quality and cost effectiveness.
• Integrate third‑party equipment into the system design.
• Develop and implement ITPs and Health & Safety plans.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide tendering and estimation support to BD team.

Skills

Electrical design

Tendering support

Risk assessments

Communication

Education

HND

Level 3 NVQ Electrical qualification

18th Edition

Tools

Auto CAD

AMTECH

ICSS

11kV power systems

Job description

VACANCY HIS3475

Electrical Engineer

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday

SALARY: up to £60,000 dependant on experience

BENEFITS: Westfield Health, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to work scheme

CLOSING DATE: 30th November 2026

A vacancy has arisen for an Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering team.

The role of Electrical Engineer exists to provide cradle to grave responsibility for overseeing the design, manufacture installation and commissioning of electrical and control engineering aspects of turnkey/multi-disciplinary contracts.

The role briefly encompasses the following duties: -

• Electrical system design on ELV, LV & MV works
• Be competent in Auto CAD and AMTECH software
• Be competent in writing electrical specifications
• Liaise with Mechanical team
• Technical evaluation of supplier proposals to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Integration of third-party equipment into the overall system design.
• Vendor document review and approval to ensure adherence to project specifications
• Provide tendering and estimation support to the Business Development team.
• Support Project Planning and Commercial Management teams.
• Ensure compliance with Contract Quality Plans to meet client and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for electrical installations.
• Develop Health & Safety Plans for electrical work.
• Conduct risk assessments for electrical hazards.
• Ensure adherence to industry safety standards
• Client and stakeholder engagement.
• Post contract documentation and handovers.
• Producing technical reports.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills/experience/ attributes:-

• A qualified electrical engineer with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in the design and construction of industrial plants
• 18th Edition
• HND (desirable)
• Level 3 NVQ Electrical qualification
• DSEAR qualified (desirable)
• Strong communication skills at all levels
• Knowledge and experience of power systems up to 11kV (desirable)
• Knowledge and experience of Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS)
• Understanding of current legislation and practice relating to electrical and health and safety
• Strong IT skills
• Hold UK Driving Licence

What we do:

As an established contract management Company, Hargreaves Industrial Services provides high standard, professional services to our clients within industrial sectors both within the UK and abroad.

Our core services include:

• Design & Build multidisciplinary (civils, structures and MEICA) turnkey projects
• Cradle to grave EPC schemes
• Front End Engineering Design (FEED) studies

As a Company we pride ourselves on our service delivery and professional 'can do' attitude and we are always looking for committed, keen, professional people to join us.