Mid/Senior Electrical Designer

Matchtech; East Horsley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Employer pension contributions

Critical illness protection

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Performance-related bonus

Professional training and development

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Mid/Senior Electrical Designer to join a London‑based engineering consultancy in Kingston upon Thames. You will deliver feasibility studies, detailed design, calculations and documentation for major infrastructure projects across ports, harbours and container terminals, both in the UK and internationally.

You will work with clients and multidisciplinary teams, supporting project implementation, testing, and commissioning from a design perspective.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical design for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Ports/harbours project experience preferred.
• Knowledge of LV/HV distribution and resilience strategies.
• Proficiency in Amtech, ETAP, Dialux, AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong communication and proactive approach.
• Ability to manage multiple project stages.
• Electrical Engineering degree is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Producing feasibility studies, detailed design work, calculations and documentation.
• Collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Supporting clients during project implementation and design reviews.
• Responding to site queries and involvement in testing and commissioning from a design angle.
• Working within multidisciplinary project teams and managing multiple stages.

Skills

Electrical design

Ports/harbours infra

LV/HV distribution

Technical documentation

Client liaison

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Amtech

Trimble

ETAP

Dialux

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Our client, a London-based international engineering consultancy with a growing Mechanical and Electrical division, is currently seeking a Mid/Senior Electrical Designer to join their team in Kingston upon Thames, London. This permanent position involves working on technically challenging infrastructure design projects across specialist sectors including ports, harbours, and container terminals, both in the UK and internationally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Producing and overseeing feasibility studies, detailed design work, calculations, and technical documentation
• Collaborating closely with clients and multidisciplinary design teams
• Supporting clients and stakeholders during project implementation phases including design assurance and technical reviews
• Responding to site-related queries and involvement in testing and commissioning activities from a design perspective
• Working effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
• Managing responsibilities across multiple project stages

Job Requirements:

• Experience in electrical design, ideally within the ports industry, delivering large-scale, heavy-duty infrastructure design projects such as ports, harbours, or container terminals
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems, including LV/HV distribution, utility networks, and resilience strategies
• Proficiency with industry software such as Amtech/Trimble, ETAP, Dialux, AutoCAD, and Revit
• Experience producing technical calculations, reports, and design documentation
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach
• Ability to manage responsibilities across multiple project stages
• An Electrical Engineering degree is desirable but not essential

Benefits:

• Private health insurance
• Employer pension contributions
• Critical illness salary protection
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Professional training and development opportunities

Our client's office environment promotes collaboration and includes regular team events, complimentary refreshments, and a supportive international culture.

If you are an experienced Electrical Designer looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you.