Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Manpower UK Ltd; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global aerospace and defence company is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Plymouth. The role focuses on leading electrical design projects, ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory standards, and providing technical oversight. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in electrical systems design and a strong understanding of applicable regulations. Join a team that drives innovation in critical operational environments.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of designing electrical systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of applicable regulations and standards.
• Experience writing requirements and scope documents.
• Able to work in BIM environments.

Responsibilities

• Prescribe electrical requirements for design projects.
• Specify electrical aspects in Scope of Work Documentation.
• Support tender reviews from a technical perspective.
• Provide technical oversight of electrical designs.
• Respond to subcontractor Technical Queries.
• Ensure subcontractor designs align with company requirements.
• Conduct independent assessments and technical audits.
• Provide guidance on subcontractor work.

Skills

Designing electrical systems

Understanding regulations and standards

Writing requirements and scope documents

Working in BIM environments

Understanding IET Wiring Regulations BS7671

Reviewing electrical engineering drawings

Job description

Overview

Role: Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Plymouth (2 days in a week)

Duration: 12 months

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About our client:

Our client is a leading global aerospace, defence, and security company specializing in delivering complex, mission–critical solutions. With a strong heritage in engineering and innovation, they provide essential services across aviation, marine, land, and nuclear sectors, supporting governments, armed forces, and commercial clients worldwide. Renowned for their commitment to safety, sustainability, and technological advancement, our client plays a vital role in ensuring operational excellence for their customers. Join them and be part of a team that drives innovation and delivers cutting–edge solutions in some of the world's most demanding environments.

The primary purpose of the principal electrical design engineer role is to lead the Intelligent Customer function for electrical aspects of design projects delivered by subcontractors, on behalf of the MOD. This role ensures that outsourced designs meet technical, regulatory, and business requirements while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance. The successful candidate will act as the technical authority, bridging the gap between the company's engineering requirements and subcontractor performance.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Prescribe electrical requirements for design projects.
• Specify electrical aspects in Scope of Work Documentation.
• Support tender reviews from a technical perspective.
• Provide technical oversight of electrical designs through frequent reviews and progress meetings.
• Respond to subcontractor Technical Queries.
• Support Design Reviews to ensure that subcontractor electrical designs align with company requirements, industry standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Design Validation. Conduct independent assessments, technical audits, and feasibility reviews to verify design integrity and functionality.
• Technical Advisory. Provide guidance and expert advice to internal stakeholders regarding subcontractor work, highlighting potential areas for improvement.
• Recommend and implement strategies to optimize subcontractor engagement, ensuring efficiency and cost–effectiveness without compromising quality.

Required:

• Extensive experience of designing electrical systems
• Comprehensive understanding of regulations, legislation and standards that are applicable to electrical engineering
• Experience of writing requirements and scope of work documents
• Experience of working in BIM environments.
• Proficient understanding of the IET Wiring Regulations BS7671;
• Ability to understand and review electrical engineering drawings and calculations.

Please apply if you want to be part of a leading global defence, and security company that delivers complex, mission–critical solutions