Electrical Design Engineer

Do you have experience as an Electrical Design Engineer, within the water utility sector looking to progress to the next step in your career?

Are you proficient in E&I Design practices with a good understanding of CDM regulations?

Do you want to join a leading engineering contractor to drive cutting edge solutions to major UK projects?

If the answer is yes, please read on for further information!

Remuneration and Benefits

Location: Warrington OR Macclesfield

Competitive Salary package: £50,000 – £60,000 per Anum (Depending on experience), alongside this you will also be entitled to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Hybrid working is available following initial probationary period, plus many more!

The opportunity

Our client is currently searching for an experienced Electrical Designer to join their team and play a key role in delivering high-quality, technically robust electrical and instrumentation design solutions across a range of projects. You'll be providing support throughout the full project lifecycle – from concept to construction and commissioning – while working across multidisciplinary teams and liaising directly with clients and subcontractors.

This role involves hands-on design work, project collaboration, and a proactive approach to innovation and continuous improvement.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Deliver effective, accurate, and efficient Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) design services
• Produce electrical installation deliverables compliant with BS7671 and client specifications
• Ensure project deliverables meet time, cost, and quality expectations
• Develop documentation in line with standards and quality requirements
• Collaborate with design teams and equipment suppliers/subcontractors
• Contribute to innovative design solutions and improve performance
• Interface with other disciplines including Mechanical, Process, HVAC, and Civil
• Carry out site surveys and provide construction support
• Produce a wide range of electrical design deliverables (2D & 3D)

You will have the following qualifications and experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in E&I design, particularly within the UK water utility sector
• Strong knowledge of BS7671 – 18th Edition (IEE Wiring Regulations)
• HNC or Degree in an engineering-related field
• Familiar with CDM Regulations 2015 and ‘Designer’ responsibilities
• Strong understanding of E&I design best practices and project lifecycle.
• Experience with hazardous area design and associated documentation
• Comfortable working independently or as part of a multi-discipline team
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Software Skills

• AutoCAD LT
• Relux / Dialux
• Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign Suite
• Microsoft Office
• Aveva
• Navisworks

It's great if you also have the following

• 2D/3D Design layouts, general arrangements, and routing diagrams
• Single Line Diagrams (LV & Instrumentation)
• Cable block diagrams, earthing diagrams, loop diagrams
• Cable calculations, IS calculations, and hazardous area documentation
• Building services design and digital communication network diagrams.
• Revit

The setting for the role

Risks and Hazards are in line with working on a pharmaceutical and chemical site. These can include noise, slips, trips and falls (high-gloss floors), mechanical hazards, extreme temperature and humidity, pressurised equipment, radiation, chemical, biological, explosive atmospheres, working at height and confined spaces during cleaning maintenance and repair.

Get in touch now

If you want to progress to the next step of your career and deliver design expertise, if you’re passionate about maintaining and developing client relationships then this could be the role for you so apply now or contact Zoe Wilson via LinkedIn.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.