Senior Electrical Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Slough is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to drive innovative electrical solutions and manage design documentation. The role requires interfacing with clients like National Gas Transmission and involves extensive experience in electrical design processes. Offering attractive benefits including 27 days holiday, this company prioritizes professional development and a diverse workforce.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Above market rate contributory pension scheme

Life assurance and health screening

Subsidised canteen facilities

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical & Electronics, Electrical Power Engineering, Instrumentation or Control Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (or working towards) with the Institution of Engineering and Technology.
• Experience with current standards such as Electricity at Work Regulations and BS7671.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Electrical design deliverables at various engineering stages.
• Produce output for the internal design team interfaces.
• Participate in Formal Process Safety Assessments.

Skills

Electrical design documentation

Interfacing with Clients

Hazardous areas knowledge

Technical report writing

Education

Degree in Electrical & Electronics or related field

Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership

Tools

Electrical design standards knowledge

CompEx12 certification

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Senior Electrical Design Engineer, slough

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Client:

Murphy

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to work with Murphy Applied Engineering in Kentish Town, London.

Our engineering teams represent a multi-disciplined range of engineering skills, adding value across all our sectors, and pushing the boundaries of digital construction, engineering innovation and design to deliver intelligent, sustainable and economical engineering solutions.

Under the banner of Murphy Applied Engineering, our in-house teams include civil, structural, mechanical, geotechnical and process engineers. They design both permanent and temporary works for projects in all our locations and are a trusted source of expert advice for both Murphy colleagues and external customers.

A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Electrical Design Engineer

• Represent the MAE Energy Team (Gas, Hydrogen, Carbon Capture), when necessary, at internal and external meetings.
• Review Scopes of Works provided by Clients (both internal and external) at Tender stage, managing and developing the returned Tender submission within the specified time constraints. This includes developing cost resource estimates, execution plans and project programmes.
• Produce output for the internal design team and the interface with external design houses for several Scopes of Works at any given time within an agreed fixed cost and programme.
• Completion of all design documentation for a given Scope of Work including Electrical design calculation, lighting designs, schedules and drawings; power distribution drawings, earthing drawings, layouts, cable schedules, hook ups and general arrangement drawings.
• Deliver Electrical design deliverables at differing engineering stages including: Feasibility, FEED, detailed design, construction support and advice.
• Ensure the successful delivery of a quality Electrical Design Package.
• Liaise with other departments and project teams within the company with respect to design requirements.
• Undertake site visits and investigations when appropriate.
• Participate in and manage the successful delivery of all Formal Process Safety Assessments, including, but not limited to: DSEAR, HAZID and HAZOP.

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• Degree qualified in Electrical & Electronics, Electrical Power Engineering, Instrumentation or Control Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (or similar) or working towards chartership.
• Experience of interfacing with Clients such as National Gas Transmission and Cadent and knowledge of their Electrical Specifications and Standards including the G/17 and G/35 design assurance process.
• Experience with hazardous areas required, with the Application Design Engineer CompEx12 certification preferred.
• Good understanding of current standards such as Electricity at Work Regulations, CDM, Health & Safety at Work Act and BS7671.
• Good technical report writing skills suitable for submission to stakeholders.
• Feasibility, conceptual and detailed design experience associated with the development of all aspects of Natural Gas Compressor Stations, Above Ground Installations and Pipelines.

What’s in it for you?

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Gold Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £3.3b and £39m Invested in environmentally friendly plant there really is #MoretoMurphy

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Michelle Penlington on 07935344342 to discuss in more detail.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK