Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Trant Engineering Limited; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks a Lead Electrical Design Engineer for their Southampton office. The successful candidate will manage project-specific design deliverables, conduct site surveys, and prepare CAD drawings. Candidates should possess an appropriate electrical qualification or relevant experience, with Chartered Engineer status being advantageous. This role offers a competitive salary, company car/allowance, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car/allowance

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• An appropriate electrical qualification or relevant experience.
• Chartered Engineer status is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing project-specific design deliverables.
• Conducting site surveys of existing assets.
• Preparing CAD drawings.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Client communication

Education

Relevant electrical qualification

Tools

CAD software

AMTECH

Job description

Due to continued success and new project awards, we are seeking to recruit a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join our busy design studio at our Head Office in Southampton.

We are a friendly and professional multi–disciplined team responsible for the design management of a variety of projects across sectors. This role reports to the Electrical Design Manager, with individuals responsible for managing all aspects of electrical design.

Key Responsibilities include:

1. Managing project-specific design deliverables
2. Carrying out design in accordance with M&E Design QA Procedures
3. Ensuring detailed design complies with Trant Procedures
4. Interpreting client requirements from documents such as drawings, specifications, and correspondence
5. Communicating with clients, external design resources, and subcontractors to ensure compliance
6. Conducting site surveys of existing assets
7. Performing optioneering and feasibility studies
8. Assisting with tender pricing
9. Producing procurement specifications and detailed design construction drawings
10. Managing third-party designs and supporting installation and commissioning teams
11. Reviewing vendor control system specifications and data for electrical equipment
12. Managing project-specific design costs in collaboration with the Project Manager
13. Performing and verifying design calculations, including power system modelling (AMTECH)
14. Preparing CAD drawings
15. Developing process control philosophies with engineers and suppliers
16. Producing electrical scope and works enquiry documents
17. Estimating material and labour costs
18. Undertaking design risk assessments
19. Preparing detailed electrical specifications
20. Producing single line diagrams, load schedules, and various equipment and telemetry schedules
21. Documenting all design changes and issuing 'As Built' documents
22. Liaising with clients and subcontractors

Qualifications/Background:

• An appropriate electrical qualification or relevant experience
• Chartered Engineer status is advantageous but not essential

About Trant:

Trant Engineering has a long history of delivering high-quality EPC engineering and construction services across sectors such as Process & Water, Energy, Defence, Oil & Gas, and Nuclear. We offer comprehensive services including design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning, with a focus on innovation and value engineering.

Our in–house multidisciplinary teams include civil, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation, supported by the manufacture of control panels, MCCs, PLCs, SCADA, and automation systems.

With over 1000 employees and a healthy order book, we are a dynamic company where you can develop your career. We support professional development and offer a range of benefits including a competitive salary, company car/allowance, holiday entitlement, pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements.

Trant is committed to equal opportunities and does not discriminate on any grounds. To apply, please email your CV or contact our Internal Recruitment Team. Due to high application volumes, individual responses may not be possible; if you do not hear within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.