Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Plymouth

BALFOUR BEATTY-4; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Devonport, where you'll create innovative electrical designs and manage documentation for vital infrastructure projects. Collaborate with a diverse team and enjoy flexible working options and generous benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous leave

Pension

Share plans

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience working in nuclear environments and associated governance.
• Proficient in Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign.

Responsibilities

• Design LV electrical distribution systems.
• Create and manage documentation such as specifications and reports.
• Mentor engineers and support technical reviews.

Skills

Collaboration

Cost-effective design solutions

Tools

Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign

Microsoft Office

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

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will have the following responsibilities:

• 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, reports, plans, drawings, change request documents, and commissioning reports.
• Review and check manufacturer documents for compliance with project specifications.
• Provide HR and technical authority to direct reports and support technical reviews.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the client team, technical consultants, and suppliers.
• Mentor engineers, graduates, and trainees within your team.

Who we're looking for

Must be proficient in Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign. Must focus on collaboration and building relationships to deliver cost-effective design solutions. Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint) is essential. Knowledge of codes of practice and regulatory material is required.

Why work for us

Our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious projects, developing and maintaining vital infrastructure. We offer flexible working options, generous leave, pension, share plans, 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 experience. We focus on environmentally efficient technologies, digital construction, and offsite manufacturing across various sectors. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and supporting our workforce, including initiatives for armed forces personnel and those with disabilities.