Remote Electrical Design Engineer - Public Sector

Mercury Hampton; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Freelance Electrical Design Engineer for a critical public sector contract. You will lead the design and specification of complex electrical systems for high-security environments, ensuring compliance with UK building regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of relevant experience, a degree in Electrical Engineering, and be proficient in tools like AutoCAD and Revit. This remote-first role offers significant potential for extension beyond the initial 3-month contract.

Benefits

Remote-first working model

Access to modern office hubs in Manchester and Sheffield

Contribute to critical public infrastructure projects

Qualifications

• 8 years of progressive electrical design experience post-graduation.
• High degree of technical autonomy required.
• Previous experience working on HMP projects or similar high-security facilities is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and specification of complex electrical systems.
• Ensure designs adhere to UK building regulations and specific MOJ standards.
• Produce high-quality technical drawings and specifications.
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams and public sector stakeholders.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure reliability in zero-fail environments.

Skills

Electrical Design

Electrical Engineering

Business Finance

Defence

Education

BEng or MEng in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Tools

Amtech

Dialux

Relux

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

A leading consultancy is seeking a Freelance Electrical Design Engineer for a critical public sector contract. You will lead the design and specification of complex electrical systems for high-security environments, ensuring compliance with UK building regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of relevant experience, a degree in Electrical Engineering, and be proficient in tools like AutoCAD and Revit. This remote-first role offers significant potential for extension beyond the initial 3-month contract.