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Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Job Posted: 14 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chorley
Expire in: 14 days
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Design Electrical Engineer
Location: Chorley, UK
Sectors: Mining | Nuclear | Rail | Agriculture | Food | Biowaste
Contract Type: Permanent
Projects Secured: Over £200 million in awarded projects
Company Overview
Our client is a well-established infrastructure solutions provider and operator of multiple critical energy and industrial sites across the UK. With a growing pipeline of high-value projects, they are looking to expand their engineering capabilities with the addition of a skilled Senior Electrical Design Engineer based in Chorley.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on diverse and challenging design projects across sectors such as nuclear, mining, food, and renewable energy, and to play a key role in delivering engineering excellence across the full project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the electrical design delivery across a variety of complex projects in demanding environments.
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers from mechanical, process, and project teams, as well as external contractors and functional managers.
Act as the technical point of contact with clients, managing technical scope, resolving queries, and supporting risk identification and mitigation.
Develop concept designs, load schedules, component specs, and support bid teams with time/resource estimates.
Review and interpret client specifications, project contracts, and electrical engineering schedules during handover and project execution.
Contribute to value engineering and continuous improvement practices.
Ensure compliance with current regulations and standards, including the latest IET Wiring Regulations, CE/UKCA directives, and ATEX guidance.
Qualifications & Experience
HNC (or higher) in Electrical and/or Controls Engineering.
Proven experience leading electrical engineering design teams, particularly within contract/project environments.
Strong knowledge of material handling systems, including control systems used in harsh and industrial conditions.
Familiarity with mechanical processes and their role in system design.
Proficient in specifying and selecting electrical distribution, control, and protection systems.
Solid understanding of design risk assessments, CDM regulations, and safety standards.
Confident in client-facing roles, including active participation in design and technical meetings.
Experience with ATEX environments and the influence of hazardous zones on system design is highly desirable.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary and annual bonus
Dynamic project portfolio across high-growth sectors
Career growth and leadership opportunity in a fast-paced environment
Exposure to cutting-edge engineering challenges across the UK’s energy transition landscape
Ready to take the lead on major UK infrastructure and energy projects?
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