Lead Design Engineer (Electrical)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Ulverston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Lead Design Engineer (Electrical) based in Ulverston. The role offers excellent flexibility, training opportunities, and a competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 DOE. Successful candidates will manage technical aspects of projects, leading teams and communicating with stakeholders. Ideal for those with experience in producing electrical drawings and HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

Benefits

Enhanced Holiday

Service Benefits

On-Site Parking

Training Opportunities

Pay and Role Progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience producing electrical drawings.
• Experience in project lead roles within engineering.

Responsibilities

• Participate in internal and external meetings.
• Lead project teams and monitor engineers.
• Conduct site surveys ensuring health and safety.
• Lead design review processes for new projects.
• Support Test & Inspection during functional testing.
• Provide technical advice for tendering teams.
• Design technical drawings through 2D AutoCAD.

Skills

Producing electrical drawings

Project management

2D AutoCAD

Education

HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

Overview

Lead Design Engineer (Electrical) – Ulverston

£50,000 - £55,000 DOE + Enhanced Holiday + Service Benefits + On-Site Parking + Internal and External Training + Pay and Role Progression

Are you an Electrical Design Engineer or similar looking for a role with brilliant flexibility, training, pay and role progression? This company is well-established and recently became an employee-owned trust, focusing on strong partnerships with clients and multi-year framework contracts across multiple industries.

This role will see you take up the technical management of all new and ongoing projects within the business. You will have direct communication with customers and internal stakeholders, and should be comfortable leading from the front.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in internal and external meetings, such as project kick-offs and reviews
• Project lead from a technical viewpoint for team projects, including monitoring and direction of Mechanical and Electrical Engineers and other resources
• Conduct site surveys at customer sites while upholding all health and safety regulations
• Lead the design review process on all new projects to identify similar historical projects and collect technical queries from the team
• Support Test & Inspection during functional testing where appropriate
• Advise the tendering team by offering technical advice
• Occasionally design technical drawings and diagrams through 2D AutoCAD

Qualifications

• Proven experience producing electrical drawings
• HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering advantageous

Additional Information

• Job Reference: BBBH21646
• Keywords: Lead, Design, Engineer, Electrical, Switchgear, HV, AutoCAD, 2D, Designer, Engineering, Ulverston, Cumbria
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• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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