Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Kintec Global Recruitment; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Senior Design Electrical Engineer in Sunderland. This role involves overseeing technical integrity in complex projects, leading engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The position offers a competitive salary, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work on significant infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Opportunities for progression

Professional development

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams in project-focused environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical/control systems for material handling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical integrity and compliance of electrical engineering deliverables.
• Lead collaboration between technical, process, and design teams.
• Act as primary technical liaison with clients.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Technical Integrity

Risk Mitigation

Education

HNC in Electrical and/or Controls Engineering

Tools

ATEX Standards

Job description

View more categories View less categories Specialist area Design Function Engineer Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

Job Title: Senior Design Electrical Engineer
Location: Sunderland, UK
Sectors: Mining Nuclear Rail Agriculture Food Biowaste
Project Pipeline: GBP200M+ in awarded contracts
Contract Type: Permanent, Full–Time

Job Title: Senior Design Electrical Engineer
Location: Sunderland, UK
Sectors: Mining Nuclear Rail Agriculture Food Biowaste
Project Pipeline: GBP200M+ in awarded contracts
Contract Type: Permanent, Full–Time

Company Overview

Our client is a top–tier infrastructure solutions provider, delivering innovative engineering services across several of the UK s most critical energy and industrial sectors. With an impressive portfolio of projects exceeding GBP200 million, they are expanding their engineering team and seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to be based in Sunderland.

This role offers exposure to technically challenging and high–impact projects, from concept through to commissioning, across a range of regulated and complex environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the technical integrity and compliance of all electrical engineering deliverables within scope, schedule, and safety parameters.

• Lead and coordinate cross–discipline collaboration between technical, process, and design teams as well as subcontractors and project managers.

• Act as the primary technical liaison with clients providing clarity on scope, gathering feedback, and supporting risk mitigation.

• Support proposals and bids by contributing to:

  • Conceptual electrical system designs

  • Load schedules

  • Component specifications

  • Resource and time estimates

• Review and validate engineering scope, contracts, client specifications, and schedules during handover and project execution.

• Ensure designs adhere to relevant standards and regulations, including IET Wiring Regulations, CE/UKCA, and ATEX where applicable.

• Drive value engineering initiatives and support continuous improvement across design and delivery processes.

Required Qualifications & Experience

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

• Experience leading engineering teams within a contract or project–focused environment.

• Strong understanding of electrical/control systems for material handling in harsh industrial conditions.

• Familiarity with mechanical processes and their integration into broader systems.

• Deep knowledge of electrical distribution, control, and protection system design.

• Sound understanding of design risk assessments, safety legislation, and compliance standards.

• Strong communication skills and confidence in client–facing roles and technical meetings.

• Awareness of ATEX standards and hazardous area equipment selection is advantageous.

• Experience in value engineering and supporting commercial decision–making during the design process.

Why Apply?

• Work on major UK infrastructure and energy transition projects

• Join a collaborative, growth–focused engineering team

• Competitive salary and performance–based bonus

• Opportunities for progression and professional development

• Contribute to complex, high–impact industrial and energy design solutions

Interested in applying your design leadership skills to some of the UK s most challenging infrastructure projects?
Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.

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