Senior Electrical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Malton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading modular construction business in the UK is looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to develop LV systems and electrical infrastructure for offsite modular builds. You will produce detailed designs using AutoCAD and work collaboratively to ensure compliance and integration with other disciplines. The position offers a competitive salary up to £60,000, 33 days leave, private medical cover, and a share scheme.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Private medical cover

Enhanced pension contributions

Access to a company share scheme

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in an electrical design role.
• Solid grasp of the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2018).
• Working towards professional registration (e.g., MIET) is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed electrical designs and schematics using AutoCAD and Inventor.
• Perform cable sizing and LV system calculations using Amtech (ProDesign).
• Create lighting, heating, and ventilation layouts using Dialux.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD

Inventor

Amtech (ProDesign)

Dialux

Communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Amtech (ProDesign)

Dialux

Job description

Job Description

Ready to design smarter buildings? Join a leading modular construction business delivering high-quality engineered solutions across the UK. As an Electrical Design Engineer, you’ll play a key role in developing LV systems and electrical infrastructure for offsite modular builds. This is a secure, long-term opportunity offering up to £60,000 salary depending on experience, 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, private medical cover, enhanced pension contributions, and access to a generous company share scheme.

The successful Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for:

• Producing detailed electrical designs and schematics using AutoCAD and Inventor
• Performing cable sizing and LV system calculations using Amtech (ProDesign)
• Creating lighting, heating, and ventilation layouts and calculations using Dialux
• Working collaboratively with mechanical, structural, and manufacturing teams to deliver integrated, compliant designs
• Developing bills of materials (BOMs) and producing manufacturing documentation
• Supporting wider product development, including new systems and capital equipment specification where required
• Contributing to design reviews from tender stage through to contract completion

We’re looking for an Electrical Design Engineer with:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience. Working towards professional registration (e.g. MIET) would be a bonus.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in an electrical design role, ideally within modular construction, building services, or manufacturing environments.
• A solid grasp of the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2018).
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, Inventor, Amtech (ProDesign), and Dialux or similar tools.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across disciplines and with external clients or consultants.

This Electrical Design Engineer role offers a great blend of technical challenge, variety, and progression. You’ll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team where your ideas are welcomed, your career can develop, and your input will make a genuine difference to project outcomes.