Senior Electrical Engineer

DATS Recruitment Ltd; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for projects in North West England. The ideal candidate will have a relevant HNC or Degree and experience in electrical installation designs for infrastructure. Responsibilities include producing layouts, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with engineering teams. The role offers 25 days of annual leave, hybrid working post-probation, and a comprehensive benefits package. This is a great opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure projects.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working available after probation

Pension and employee reward programmes

Qualifications

• HNC or Degree in a technical engineering subject.
• Proven experience delivering electrical installation designs in the water utility or infrastructure sector.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations, hazardous area design, and instrumentation best practices.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate 2D/3D layouts, containment routing, loop diagrams, and cable calculations.
• Ensure work meets BS7671 IEE Wiring Regulations and project-specific requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Electrical installation design

Proficiency in AutoCAD LT

Knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations

Problem-solving skills

Education

HNC or Degree in a technical engineering subject

Tools

Relux / Dialux

Trimble Pro Design Suite

Navisworks

Revit

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer – North West England

Salary : Negotiable | Location : North West England

DATS is working on behalf of our client to recruit a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their projects team and deliver high-quality electrical and instrumentation designs across multiple sectors including water, energy, pharmaceutical, nuclear, and food & beverage.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for producing accurate 2D / 3D layouts, containment routing, loop diagrams, cable calculations, and network schematics. You will ensure all work meets BS7671 IEE Wiring Regulations and project-specific requirements.

Ideal Candidate

• HNC or Degree in a technical engineering subject
• Proven experience delivering electrical installation designs in the water utility or infrastructure sector
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations, hazardous area design, and instrumentation best practices
• Proficiency in AutoCAD LT, Relux / Dialux, Trimble Pro Design Suite, Aveva, Navisworks, and Revit

In this Senior Electrical Engineer position, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, process, HVAC, and civil engineers, ensuring seamless integration of electrical designs into complex projects. You’ll also provide technical guidance, support site activities, and contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes.

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, delivering solutions on time and to the highest standards. You’ll thrive in a friendly, client-focused environment that encourages innovation and career development.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working available after probation
• Pension, death in service, and employee reward programmes

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer to make a real impact on critical infrastructure projects.