Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Manchester is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to take ownership of projects from concept to delivery. The role involves designing electrical installations up to 33kV, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing project budgets. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in electrical design, proficiency in electrical modelling software, and a degree in Electrical/Power Engineering. Benefits include a competitive salary, company car or allowance, and enhanced pension contributions.

Benefits

Company Car or Car Allowance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Gym subsidy

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Corporate benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in electrical design.
• IET registration or commitment to achieve registration.
• Familiar with electrical standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and specification of electrical installations from LV up to 33kV.
• Conducting site surveys, inspections, and monitoring site activities.
• Managing project delivery with a focus on budget and cost control.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Report writing

Client communication

Education

Degree in Electrical / Power Engineering

Tools

Amtech

ETAP

PowerFactory

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

A leading engineering business specialising in the design, manufacture and installation of electrical power systems is looking to recruit a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to support continued growth across multiple projects.

This Senior Electrical Design Engineer role offers a high level of technical responsibility, long–term career progression and the opportunity to help shape the future of the engineering function.

The Role

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will take ownership of electrical designs from concept through to project delivery, working closely with clients, contractors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and specification of electrical installations from LV up to 33kV
• Electrical system modelling including load calculations, fault level assessments and protection coordination
• Development of technical specifications for electrical equipment
• Ensuring designs and site activities comply with relevant standards and regulations
• Communicating design solutions through meetings, reports and technical drawings
• Acting as the technical representative in client and contractor meetings
• Conducting site surveys, inspections and monitoring on–site activities
• Managing project delivery with a focus on budget and cost control
• Producing detailed technical reports and maintaining accurate records
• Mainly office based with site visits when required

Experience & Qualifications

• Ideally Degree in Electrical / Power Engineering (HND/HNC minimum essential)
• 5+ years experience in electrical design
• IET registration or a commitment to achieve registration
• Experience using electrical modelling software such as Amtech, ETAP, PowerFactory or similar
• Familiarity with relevant electrical standards and regulations
• Strong professional report–writing skills
• Basic AutoCAD proficiency
• Experience in utilities or connections–related projects

Benefits

• Salary GBP60,000 GBP65,000 (dependent on experience)
• Plus Company Car or Car Allowance (GBP550 / month)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Free parking
• Gym subsidy
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Corporate benefits and discounts
• Future opportunity to build and lead a team

Please apply, or to find out more about this Senior Electrical Design Engineer position, contact Stuart Cooper at Wagstaff Recruitment.

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