Senior Electrical Design Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team in Warrington. This role involves providing technical support and leading the design of electrical installations for various projects, particularly in the water utility sector. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in electrical design, a thorough understanding of IEE Wiring Regulations, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multi-discipline team. With a competitive salary and hybrid working options following probation, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful engineering projects while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Death in Service Benefit

Option to purchase additional holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in electrical design, especially in water utility projects.
• Thorough knowledge of IEE Wiring Regulations – BS7671 - 18th Edition.
• Project lifecycle experience from concept to construction support.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for design across various industry sectors.
• Generate electrical installation deliverables compliant with regulations.
• Liaise with subcontractors and lead performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Instrumentation Engineering

Project Management

Collaboration Skills

Site Surveying

Education

HNC or Degree in Technical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD LT

Revit

Navisworks

Relux/Dialux

Trimble (Amtech) Pro Design Suite

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Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Warrington

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Client:

NRL

Location:

Warrington, United Kingdom

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

01.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.06.2025

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Job Description:

NRL’s engineering client is looking to recruit a Senior Electrical Designer to be based in Warrington.

About the role:

As a leading engineering firm driving the energy transition in the UK, our client is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Electrical Designer to join their projects team based in Warrington.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing technical support for the design of ongoing projects and frameworks across all industry sectors.
• Reporting to the Group Design Manager, responsibilities include:
• Providing effective, accurate & efficient Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering design services.
• Generating electrical installation deliverables in compliance with BS7671 IEE Wiring Regulations and client specifications.
• Supporting effective delivery of projects to time, quality, and cost targets, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Producing documentation in accordance with defined standards/quality requirements.
• Liaising with design and equipment subcontractors.
• Leading the improvement of performance by seeking, reviewing, and applying innovative solutions.
• Interfacing with other disciplines such as Mechanical, Process, HVAC, and Civil.

What you will need:

• Extensive experience in a relevant design role, including successful delivery of electrical installation designs within water utility sector projects.
• Thorough knowledge of IEE Wiring Regulations – BS7671 - 18th Edition.
• HNC or Degree in technical engineering or related subject.
• Membership of a professional institution or similar body is desirable.
• Strong experience in UK water utility sector construction projects.
• Experience of E&I design best practices.
• Strong understanding of the design process & associated documentation.
• Project lifecycle experience (Concept through detail design to construction support and as-built documentation).
• Familiarity with CDM Regulations 2015 and experience undertaking the ‘Designer’ role.
• Ability to undertake site surveys.
• Collaborative skills and experience working in a multi-discipline team.
• Familiarity with hazardous area design, hazardous area protection principles, and generation of associated documentation, including intrinsically safe calculations and inspection schedules.
• Construction support experience.
• Ability to work independently or in a team, and liaise with client representatives.
• Working knowledge of 3D software such as Revit and Navisworks.
• Proficiency in producing 2D and 3D design deliverables, including GAs, equipment layouts, cable and containment routing diagrams, single-line diagrams, cable block diagrams, earthing diagrams, instrumentation loop diagrams, cable calculations, digital communication network diagrams, hazardous area designs, and building services design.

Software packages:

• Proficient in AutoCAD LT, Relux/Dialux, Trimble (Amtech) Pro Design Suite, Microsoft Office, Aveva, Navisworks, Revit (Desirable).

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Death in Service Benefit.
• Hybrid working following initial probation.
• Option to purchase additional holidays.
• My Rewards discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellbeing and mental health.

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