Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Kintec Global Recruitment; Chorley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established infrastructure solutions provider is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead diverse projects in the energy sector. This role offers the chance to work on high-value projects across nuclear, mining, and renewable energy, ensuring engineering excellence throughout the project lifecycle. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive innovation and contribute to critical infrastructure developments in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced environment, tackling cutting-edge engineering challenges.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Career growth opportunities

Exposure to cutting-edge engineering challenges

Qualifications

• HNC or higher in Electrical/Controls Engineering is required.
• Proven experience leading electrical design teams in project environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design delivery across complex projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage client interactions.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and contribute to value engineering.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Design

Project Management

Material Handling Systems

Client Communication

Risk Assessment

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Senior Design Electrical Engineer
Location: Chorley, UK
Sectors: Mining Nuclear Rail Agriculture Food Biowaste
Contract Type: Permanent
Projects Secured: Over GBP200 million in awarded projects

Company Overview

Our client is a well–established infrastructure solutions provider and operator of multiple critical energy and industrial sites across the UK. With a growing pipeline of high–value projects, they are looking to expand their engineering capabilities with the addition of a skilled Senior Electrical Design Engineer based in Chorley.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on diverse and challenging design projects across sectors such as nuclear, mining, food, and renewable energy, and to play a key role in delivering engineering excellence across the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design delivery across a variety of complex projects in demanding environments.

• Collaborate cross–functionally with engineers from mechanical, process, and project teams, as well as external contractors and functional managers.

• Act as the technical point of contact with clients, managing technical scope, resolving queries, and supporting risk identification and mitigation.

• Develop concept designs, load schedules, component specs, and support bid teams with time/resource estimates.

• Review and interpret client specifications, project contracts, and electrical engineering schedules during handover and project execution.

• Contribute to value engineering and continuous improvement practices.

• Ensure compliance with current regulations and standards, including the latest IET Wiring Regulations, CE/UKCA directives, and ATEX guidance.

Qualifications & Experience

• HNC (or higher) in Electrical and/or Controls Engineering.

• Proven experience leading electrical engineering design teams, particularly within contract/project environments.

• Strong knowledge of material handling systems, including control systems used in harsh and industrial conditions.

• Familiarity with mechanical processes and their role in system design.

• Proficient in specifying and selecting electrical distribution, control, and protection systems.

• Solid understanding of design risk assessments, CDM regulations, and safety standards.

• Confident in client–facing roles, including active participation in design and technical meetings.

• Experience with ATEX environments and the influence of hazardous zones on system design is highly desirable.

What s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• Dynamic project portfolio across high–growth sectors

• Career growth and leadership opportunity in a fast–paced environment

• Exposure to cutting–edge engineering challenges across the UK s energy transition landscape

Ready to take the lead on major UK infrastructure and energy projects?
Apply now to join a company where your expertise drives innovation and impact.