Senior Electrical Design Lead – On-Site, Industrial Projects

Gapp Search; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gapp Search is recruiting for a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to take technical ownership of electrical and EICA design across industrial and process-related projects in Droitwich Spa. This senior role blends hands-on design with technical leadership, delivering through manufacture, installation and commissioning.

You will lead multi-project electrical design, produce load calculations, SLDs, cable schedules, and panels, ensuring BS 7671 compliance while guiding other engineers and

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND or higher) in Electrical/EICA.
• Strong BS 7671 knowledge and electrical design principles.
• Experience producing SLDs, schematics, cable schedules and calculations.
• Experience with Amtech, Trimble ProDesign or equivalents.
• LV distribution, protection, earthing and cable selection knowledge.
• Site installation and commissioning experience.
• Ability to lead and guide other engineers; client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and EICA design across multiple projects.
• Produce and review load calculations, SLDs, cable schedules, schematics, panel designs and technical specifications.
• Ensure designs comply with BS 7671 and relevant electrical and safety standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support to electrical design engineers.
• Coordinate electrical design with mechanical, project, manufacturing and site teams.
• Manage design revisions, drawing control and project documentation.
• Attend client meetings, design reviews and site surveys.
• Support FAT, SAT, installation, commissioning and project handover.
• Resolve technical issues during design and site delivery.

Skills

Electrical design

Technical leadership

Project coordination

Client-facing

Problem-solving

Mentoring engineers

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Amtech

Trimble ProDesign

Job description

Gapp Search is recruiting for a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to take technical ownership of electrical and EICA design across industrial and process-related projects in Droitwich Spa. This senior role blends hands-on design with technical leadership, delivering through manufacture, installation and commissioning.

You will lead multi-project electrical design, produce load calculations, SLDs, cable schedules, and panels, ensuring BS 7671 compliance while guiding other engineers and