Senior Electrical Design Engineer

https://vacancies.linearrecruitment.co.uk/1523-senior-electrical-design-engineer/power-utilities/warrington/job2025-07-30 10:00:092025-10-30 Linear Recruitment
Job Type Permanent
Area Warrington, Cheshire Warrington Cheshire
Sector Power & Utilities
Salary Competitive
Start Date ASAP
Advertiser Andrew Smith
Job Ref 19255
Description

An opportunity to deliver full electrical design solutions on a range of building services and infrastructure projects for a key client. This role covers concept design through to site delivery, with responsibility for design leadership, project quality, and client engagement across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver full electrical design: LV distribution, cable containment, lighting (with controls), fire alarms, small power, structured cabling

  • Provide concept design, costings, technical specs, and input to tender submissions

  • Carry out calculations for volt drop, supply sizing, and protection systems

  • Liaise with controls engineers to help develop control strategies and descriptions of operation

  • Produce drawings and calculations (manual/software) per RIBA stages and BG6 Design Framework

  • Conduct site surveys, snagging inspections, and generate reports

  • Attend internal and client meetings to update on progress and resolve issues

  • Monitor project quality and financials, and expand internal electrical/technical standards

  • Lead and mentor electrical design team as needed

Essential Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical design for building services/infrastructure

  • Chartered Engineer or working towards with CIBSE or IET

  • In-depth knowledge of:
    • CIBSE Guides
    • IEE Wiring Regulations BS7671 (18th Edition with Amendments)
    • CDM Regulations
    • British Standards
    • Revit/BIM Standards (UK)
    • RIBA or BG6 Design Frameworks

  • Proficient with:
    • Amtech
    • Hevacomp
    • AutoCAD
    • Dialux or Relux
    • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF tools

  • Strong understanding of building electrical systems, HVAC interfaces, energy controls, and sustainable design

  • Knowledge of LV systems (HV experience beneficial)

  • Familiar with National Design Specifications (NBS/NES)

  • Full UK driving licence

Desirable

  • Experience using Revit and Bluebeam

  • Familiarity with HTM (Health Technical Memoranda) & HBN (Health Building Notes) standards

  • HV systems exposure

Benefits Package Includes:

  • Competitive salary with flexible benefits

  • Generous holiday allowance, increasing with service (+ buy/sell options)

  • Private medical scheme options and 24/7 employee assistance

  • Company pension, Cycle to Work scheme, Save As You Earn share plan

  • Paid annual professional membership

  • Ongoing training, clear career pathways, and Agile working support

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