Senior Electrical Designer - Contract, Manchester

First Recruitment Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to lead electrical design on complex, regulated projects in Manchester. The role covers development from concept through to construction, with emphasis on safety, standards and documentation.

The candidate should have 10+ years in engineering, strong CAD/3D modelling skills, and the ability to obtain security clearance. This is a contract position based in Manchester.

Qualifications

• ONC/OND/HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline.
• Ability to hold or obtain Security Clearance.
• Good knowledge of design working practices and installation requirements within relevant engineering sectors.
• More than 10 years' engineering experience in relevant or similar industries.
• Proficient in CAD software and engineering drawing production.
• Experience with 3D modelling tools such as Navisworks, AVEVA E3D or Revit.
• Knowledge of LV electrical design principles and practices.
• Strong understanding of UK legislation, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working within highly regulated engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, practical and economical designs for clients in compliance with company procedures and industry standards.
• Produce drawing office deliverables including SLDs, cable schedules, MTOs, BCDs, schematics, layouts.
• Check and review drawings in line with procedures.
• Liaise with other engineering disciplines for coordinated development.
• Develop and maintain 3D models using Navisworks, AVEVA E3D and Revit.
• Support delivery of electrical design packages from concept to issue for construction.
• Ensure designs comply with technical, safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Electrical design

3D modelling

Navisworks

AVEVA E3D

Revit

UK legislation & standards

CAD software

Industrial infrastructure

Security clearance

Documentation

Education

ONC/OND/HNC/HND or equivalent in engineering

Tools

Navisworks

AVEVA E3D

Revit

CAD

Job description

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to lead electrical design on complex, regulated projects in Manchester. The role covers development from concept through to construction, with emphasis on safety, standards and documentation.

The candidate should have 10+ years in engineering, strong CAD/3D modelling skills, and the ability to obtain security clearance. This is a contract position based in Manchester.