Senior Electrical Designer

First Recruitment Group; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 1,425,000 - 1,972,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer for a contract role in Manchester. You will lead complex electrical design work, producing safe, practical, cost-effective solutions and high-quality documentation across the project lifecycle.

The role requires more than 10 years in electrical design, proficiency in CAD, Navisworks, AVEVA E3D and Revit, and familiarity with UK standards. Security clearance eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years engineering experience in relevant industries.
• ONC/OND/HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in engineering.
• Proficient in CAD software and 3D modelling tools such as Navisworks, AVEVA E3D or Revit.
• Able to hold or obtain Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Produce safe, practical and economical electrical designs.
• Create drawings: SLDs, cable schedules, MTOs, BCDs, schematics, layouts.
• Check and review drawings per procedures.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines.

Skills

10+ years engineering experience

Regulated environment experience

Design coordination

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

ONC/OND/HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Navisworks

AVEVA E3D

Revit

Job description

Take the lead on complex electrical design projects within a highly regulated environment while contributing to the delivery of critical infrastructure programmes.

Our Client has a requirement for a Senior Electrical Designer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Manchester.

Role Purpose:

• Produce safe, practical and cost-effective electrical design solutions to a high professional standard.
• Deliver high-quality electrical design documentation in accordance with project and company requirements.
• Support multidisciplinary project teams throughout the design lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, standards and industry best practices.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of complex engineering projects within a regulated environment.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Provide safe, practical and economical designs for clients in compliance with company procedures and industry standards.
• Produce drawing office deliverables including Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), Cable Schedules, Material Take-Offs (MTOs), Block Cable Diagrams (BCDs), Schematics, Equipment Layouts and Cable Routing Layouts.
• Check and review drawings in accordance with company procedures.
• Liaise with other engineering disciplines to ensure coordinated design development.
• Develop and maintain 3D models using software such as Navisworks, AVEVA E3D and Revit.
• Support the delivery of electrical design packages from concept through to issue for construction.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant technical, safety and regulatory requirements.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications Essential:

• 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.
• Experience delivering electrical design solutions on major infrastructure or industrial projects.
• Knowledge of design coordination within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Familiarity with regulated sector requirements and industry best practice standards.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Senior Electrical Designers looking for new employment. As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Sector

Commercial, Admin & Office Support