Electrical Design Engineer -PROGRESSIVE

Electrical Design Engineer -PROGRESSIVE

  • Contract
  • Warrington
    Location: Warrington
    Sector: Nuclear
    Job type: Contract
    Salary: £48 - £51 per hour + Inside IR35
    Contact: Kirsty Lockyear
    Contact email: kirsty.lockyear@highfieldps.co.uk
    Contact phone: 07460 922037
    Job ref: BBBH26478_1782295927
    Published:
    Duration:
    Expiry Date: 2026-Jul-08
    Startdate: ASAP

    Electrical Design Engineer
    Warrington (Hybrid – Minimum 3 Days On Site)
    £48-£51 per Hour (Inside IR35)
    Long-Term Contract

    Join a Major Nuclear Programme Delivering Critical Infrastructure Projects
    Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to work on some of the UK’s most challenging and important nuclear projects?
    We’re seeking a talented engineer to join the Silos PFCS Supporting Projects team, playing a key role in the design and delivery of electrical infrastructure solutions supporting one of the UK’s most significant nuclear decommissioning programmes.
    This is an opportunity to work within a highly skilled multidisciplinary engineering team, delivering innovative design solutions from concept through to commissioning while supporting nationally important projects.
    The Role
    Working within the Electrical & Instrumentation design team, you’ll be responsible for producing and checking design packages that support safety, operational and business objectives across a range of plant-facing projects.
    You’ll be involved throughout the project lifecycle, supporting design development, construction activities and commissioning while collaborating closely with engineers across multiple disciplines.
    Key Responsibilities
    Producing and checking electrical design packages
    Delivering designs from concept through to handover
    Designing electrical supply infrastructure including:

    • Small power systems
    • Lighting systems
    • Earthing systems

    Performing cable calculations using manual methods and Trimble ProDesign (Amtech)
    Producing lighting calculations using DIALux evo
    Supporting construction and commissioning activities
    Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams
    Mentoring and supporting early career engineers

    What We’re Looking For
    Essential

    • HNC in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
    • Incorporated Engineer status
    • Current SC Clearance
    • Minimum 3 years’ experience delivering electrical design projects within multidisciplinary environments
    • Experience producing electrical designs from concept through to project handover
    • Working knowledge of relevant engineering standards
    • Experience with:
      • Small power design
      • Lighting design
      • Earthing systems
      • Cable calculations
      • DIALux evo
      • Trimble ProDesign (Amtech)
    • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

    Desirable

    • 5+ years’ experience delivering E&I design projects
    • Nuclear sector experience
    • Experience with process instrumentation
    • Experience with radiometric and special instruments
    • Knowledge of Sellafield engineering standards and procedures

    Why Apply?
    £48-£51 per hour Inside IR35
    Hybrid working – minimum 3 days per week in Warrington
    Work on nationally significant nuclear projects
    Long-term contract opportunity
    Collaborative and supportive engineering environment
    Opportunity to influence complex engineering solutions from concept through to commissioning

    If you’re an Electrical Design Engineer looking for your next challenge in a highly regulated environment where your expertise will make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

    Your Consultant

    Kirsty Lockyear

    Principal Consultant

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