Senior Electrical Designer – Nuclear

Rate: Up to £50.00 per hour (Inside or Outside IR35)
Location: Manchester – Hybrid (2-3 days per week in the office)
Contract: Initial 12 months, view to extend
Sector: Nuclear – Uranium Enrichment
Start: ASAP

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for a Senior Electrical Designer to support a major UK nuclear programme focused on uranium enrichment.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will report to the Project Lead Engineer and be responsible for delivering safe, practical and high-quality electrical design solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce electrical design deliverables including SLDs, schematics, cable schedules, material take-offs, BCDs and equipment/cable routing layouts.
• Develop and review electrical designs in accordance with project, company and industry standards.
• Produce and check drawings in line with company procedures.
• Undertake 3D modelling using software such as AVEVA E3D, Navisworks, Revit or similar.
• Liaise with other engineering disciplines to coordinate designs and resolve technical issues.
• Provide technical input throughout the design and project lifecycle.
• Ensure safety, quality and risk management are at the forefront of all design activities.

Requirements

• 10+ years’ relevant electrical design experience, ideally within nuclear, energy or another highly regulated sector.
• ONC/OND, HNC/HND or equivalent electrical engineering/design qualification.
• Strong CAD experience, with 3D modelling capability highly desirable.
• Good knowledge of LV electrical design and installation requirements.
• Experience producing electrical design documentation and drawings.
• Good understanding of UK electrical legislation, standards and nuclear design requirements.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Security Clearance: Candidates must hold or be able to achieve the required level of security clearance.