Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Plymouth

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of MEP solutions as a Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Devonport. You will create electrical designs, manage documentation, and mentor junior engineers while contributing to vital infrastructure projects. Enjoy flexible working hours and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Flexible hours

25 days paid annual leave

Pension

Share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Experience working in nuclear environments.
• Ability to create and manage documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design LV electrical distribution systems.
• Mentor Engineers, Graduates & Trainees.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the Client team.

Skills

Collaboration

Proficiency in Trimble

Knowledge of codes of practice

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

About the role

Amazing infrastructure isn’t the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as a Senior Electrical Design Engineer based in Devonport and you can build something to be proud of here.

Role Purpose

To create Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation designs in line with client specifications. To procure and manage any relevant specialist work packages required to meet project requirements.

What you'll be doing

• Design LV electrical distribution systems (HV experience desired but not essential).
• Design of cable containment/support systems.
• Be willing to undergo necessary security clearances (BPSS/SC).
• Previous experience of working in nuclear environments and associated governance.
• Personally create and manage the creation of documentation such as:
• Specifications & Datasheets
• Cable Calculations & Schedules
• Reports and plans
• Drawings
• Change Request Documents, including Commissioning Reports
• Review manufacturer documents for compliance with project specifications.
• HR & Technical Authority to Direct Reports. Support technical reviews.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the Client team, relevant technical consultants, and suppliers.
• Mentor Engineers, Graduates & Trainees within your team.

Who we're looking for

• Proficiency in Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign.
• Focus on collaboration and building relationships with other designers and project teams to deliver cost-effective and acceptable design solutions.
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint.
• Knowledge of codes of practice and regulatory material.

Why work for us

Our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious projects, developing and maintaining vital infrastructure that supports economies and communities.

Benefits include:

• Smart working with flexible hours and up to 40% remote work.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro-rata).
• Family-friendly policies including extended maternity/adoption and paternity/partners leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more.

About us

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick (BBK) is a leading provider of MEP and ME&I solutions with over 100 years of expertise. We focus on environmentally efficient technologies, digital construction, and offsite manufacturing across sectors like aviation, buildings, civils, defence, energy, and nuclear.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, actively participating in initiatives like WISE, enei, and others, and are proud to be a Gold Award holder in the MoD 'Employer Recognition Scheme'. We encourage applications from armed forces personnel, veterans, reservists, and those with disabilities.