At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and design electrical systems for diverse infrastructure projects from concept to completion.
- Company: Join a leading engineering firm with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, enhanced pension, and 25 days leave plus bank holidays.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional development and career progression in a secure setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while mentoring junior engineers in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience in electrical design projects.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced
Electrical Design Engineer looking to take the lead on complex engineering projects within a unique and highly regulated environment?
Do you enjoy designing electrical systems from concept through to completion while mentoring junior engineers and working closely with multidisciplinary project teams?
We're supporting a leading engineering and infrastructure organisation who are looking to recruit a
Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their growing Design team based in
Portsmouth .
Offering a salary of up to 65,000 , this is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse range of infrastructure and building services projects within a secure and technically challenging environment.
What's the role all about?
As the
Senior Electrical Design Engineer , you'll lead the delivery of electrical design solutions across a wide range of infrastructure projects, taking schemes from concept through to completion.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you'll produce high-quality electrical designs, provide technical leadership and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with current legislation and industry standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys remaining hands‑on with design while influencing projects and mentoring junior engineers.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of electrical engineering projects from concept through to completion.
- Produce electrical designs, specifications, calculations and technical reports.
- Develop Statements of Requirement from client briefs.
- Complete Low Voltage electrical designs using
Amtech .
- Undertake High Voltage studies using
ETAP .
- Produce lighting designs using
- Relux or
Dialux .
• Design a range of electrical infrastructure including
- Low Voltage Distribution
- High Voltage Systems (up to 33k V)
- Lighting
- Small Power
- Solar PV
- EV Charging Infrastructure
- Building Services Installations
- Coordinate with Mechanical, Civil and Project Engineering teams.
- Undertake design reviews and ensure technical compliance.
- Prepare Design Risk Assessments and CDM documentation.
- Review subcontractor designs and provide technical approval.
- Support project delivery through procurement, commissioning and handover.
- Mentor and support junior engineers within the team.
- Promote engineering best practice and continuous improvement.
- What you'll need
To be successful in this role you'll ideally have
- Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
- Extensive experience delivering Electrical Building Services or Infrastructure Design projects.
- Strong knowledge of Low Voltage electrical design.
- Experience with High Voltage infrastructure (up to 33k V).
- Proficiency using
Amtech .
- Working knowledge of
ETAP .
- Experience producing lighting calculations using
- Relux or
Dialux .
- Excellent understanding of current electrical regulations and standards.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Desirable
- Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status (or working towards).
- Experience within Defence, Infrastructure, Utilities or Facilities environments.
- Knowledge of SCADA systems.
- Experience mentoring engineers.
- Understanding of sustainable design and Net Zero initiatives.
About you
You're an experienced Electrical Design Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and delivering practical, high-quality design solutions.
You'll be
- Technically driven
- Detail orientated
- Organised and proactive
- A confident communicator
- Collaborative in your approach
- Passionate about delivering engineering excellence
- Salary & Benefits
- Salary up to 65,000
- Annual bonus scheme
- Enhanced pension
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Early finish on Fridays
- Life Assurance
- Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Professional development and career progression
- Free onsite parking
- Employee rewards and discounts programme
- Security Clearance
Due to the nature of this role, successful applicants will be required to undergo pre‑employment screening and must be eligible to obtain the appropriate level of
UK Security Clearance .
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Join a forward-thinking company that prioritises innovation and sustainability in the renewable energy sector. As an Electrical Design Engineer, you'll benefit from a collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth through continuous learning and development opportunities. With a hybrid working model and the chance to contribute to impactful utility-scale projects, this role offers a rewarding career path in a dynamic environment.
