Senior Electrical Designer

enior Electrical Designer

Manchester (Hybrid Working) | Security Clearance Required
Full-Time | Permanent

Shape the Future of Energy, Water and Infrastructure

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Designer to join our growing Engineering Services team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to work on some of the UK's most complex and exciting projects across the Water, Energy, Green Energy, Nuclear, Transport and Infrastructure sectors.

As a Senior Electrical Designer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle, from concept and FEED stages through to detailed design and construction. You'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams within a business that employs over 300 engineers and designers across the UK.

With a strong pipeline of long-term work in the Water and Nuclear sectors, this role offers genuine career progression, technical challenge and the opportunity to influence major projects that support the UK's future infrastructure.

The Role

As a Senior Electrical Designer, you will perform or support a Lead Designer role on one or more projects, ensuring that design deliverables are produced safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

Produce safe, practical and cost-effective electrical designs in accordance with client requirements and company procedures.
Develop design deliverables including:

Single line diagrams
Block cable diagrams
Cable routing diagrams
Electrical schematics
Equipment layouts
3D models

Prepare associated project documentation such as:

Bills of Materials
Cable schedules
Design packs
Material requisitions

Act as Senior Designer on project proposals and bids.
Check and review drawings in line with company quality procedures.
Mentor and support the development of junior designers.
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Ensure designs are safe, compliant and operable throughout the project lifecycle.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with health, safety and risk management requirements.

About You

You are an experienced Electrical Designer with a strong technical background and a passion for delivering high-quality engineering solutions. You thrive in a collaborative environment and have the confidence to engage with clients, stakeholders and colleagues at all levels.

Essential Requirements

Significant experience as an Electrical Designer within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.
Strong understanding of UK electrical design standards, legislation and industry best practices.
Proficiency with CAD software.
Experience of 3D modelling, ideally using AVEVA PDMS / E3D.
Experience using Relux or similar lighting design software.
Proven experience delivering projects throughout all stages of the project lifecycle.
Excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills.
Ability to work effectively across multiple projects and disciplines.
Strong commitment to safety and risk management.

Desirable Experience

Experience within one or more of the following sectors:

Water
Nuclear
Energy
Green Energy
Pipelines
Rail
Highways

Qualifications

Essential

City & Guilds qualification, or
ONC/OND, HNC/HND, or equivalent engineering qualification

Desirable

EngTech or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) professional registration

What's on Offer?

Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects.
Hybrid working model with flexibility to support work-life balance.
Collaborative engineering environment with over 300 technical professionals across the UK.
Structured career development and mentoring opportunities.
Exposure to major Water, Energy, Nuclear and Transport sector programmes.

Location & Working Pattern

Aviator Way, Manchester
Hybrid working – typically up to 3 days per week in the office
Full-time, Permanent
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed