Senior Electrical Designer

Matchtech; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer for a contract role in the nuclear sector, based at our Manchester office. You will develop safe, economical electrical designs and produce a range of drawing office deliverables including SLDs, cable schedules, and material take-offs.

You will create and review 3D models (Navisworks, AVEVA E3D, Revit), ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and collaborate with other disciplines to coordinate design activities.

Qualifications

• Electrical design experience in nuclear/regulated sectors.
• Proficient CAD skills; 3D modelling experience preferred.
• Knowledge of UK electrical standards and safety regulations.
• Relevant electrical engineering qualification (ONC/OND/HNC/HND or equivalent).
• Strong communicator with stakeholders and risk-aware approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop safe, practical and economical electrical designs to high professional standard.
• Produce drawing office deliverables, including single-line diagrams, cable schedules, material take-offs and block cable diagrams.
• Prepare schematics, equipment layouts and cable routing layouts.
• Check drawings in accordance with established company procedures.
• Work closely with other engineering disciplines to coordinate design activities.
• Create and review 3D models using Navisworks, AVEVA E3D, Revit and related design software.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant project, safety, installation and quality requirements.

Skills

Electrical design

Electrical standards

Low voltage design

CAD

UK standards

Communication

Risk management

Security clearance

Education

ONC/OND/HNC/HND or equivalent electrical engineering qualification

Tools

Navisworks

AVEVA E3D

Revit

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer for a contract opportunity within the nuclear sector, supporting a major uranium enrichment project from its Manchester office.

• Developing safe, practical and economical electrical designs to a high professional standard
• Producing drawing office deliverables, including single-line diagrams, cable schedules, material take-offs and block cable diagrams
• Preparing schematics, equipment layouts and cable routing layouts
• Checking drawings in accordance with established company procedures
• Working closely with other engineering disciplines to coordinate design activities
• Creating and reviewing 3D models using Navisworks, AVEVA E3D, Revit and related design software
• Ensuring designs comply with relevant project, safety, installation and quality requirements

Job Requirements:

• Significant electrical design experience within the nuclear, engineering or a similar regulated sector
• Strong knowledge of electrical design working practices and installation requirements
• Good understanding of low-voltage electrical design principles
• Proficiency in CAD, with experience in 3D modelling highly desirable
• Knowledge of UK legislation, industry standards and nuclear-sector requirements
• ONC, OND, HNC, HND or an equivalent electrical engineering qualification
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with colleagues and project stakeholders
• A safety-focused and customer-focused approach, with risk management at the forefront of design activities
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance