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Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Cheshire
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £60,000–£65,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance
Sector: Water/Utilities
The Company
One of the UK’s largest multidisciplinary design and build contractors, with over 100 years of experience delivering value-added engineering solutions across Water, Power, Pharmaceutical, Nuclear, and Food & Beverage sectors.
They support forward-thinking clients with the design and delivery of innovative, sustainable projects—and we’re growing fast.
Key Responsibilities
* Delivering accurate, efficient E&I designs in line with BS7671 (18th Edition) and client specifications.
* Producing detailed design documents including:
* 2D/3D layouts, containment diagrams, cable calculations
* Loop diagrams, hazardous area designs & intrinsically safe calculations
* Network and communication schematics
* Conducting site surveys and providing construction-phase support.
* Collaborating across disciplines—Mechanical, Process, HVAC, Civil—to ensure cohesive designs.
* Driving quality, safety, and innovation in everything you do
What We’re Looking For
* HNC or Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
* Experience delivering electrical installation designs in the water or utilities sector.
* Strong working knowledge of IEE Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
* Familiarity with CDM 2015 regulations and acting as a “Designer” under its framework.
* Confidence working with:
* AutoCAD LT, Relux/Dialux, Trimble (Amtech) Pro Design
* Microsoft Office Suite
* Aveva, Navisworks, Revit (desirable)
* Knowledge of hazardous area classifications and E&I compliance.
What’s In It for You?
* Competitive salary + overtime opportunities
* Car allowance (£6,000)
* Private healthcare
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to purchase more)
* Company pension + death in service benefit
* Discounts on shopping & lifestyle perks
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme
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