At a Glance
- Tasks: Design innovative electrical systems and manage projects from concept to completion.
- Company: Join Davenham Switchgear, a forward-thinking brand of Legrand.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, 25 days holiday, health plan, and flexible hours.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact on cutting-edge switchgear powering global tech giants.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Design Engineering and proficiency in AutoCAD required.
The predicted salary is between 27 - 27 £ per hour.
Join Our Team as an Electrical Design Engineer based in Nottingham, United Kingdom
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 Annum
Hours: Full Time, Permanent
Why Work With Us? A career at Davenham Switchgear offers far more, including the combination of the stability and resources of being a brand of Legrand, with the close-knit, agile team we’ve built at Davenham. As well as exciting opportunities to work on cutting-edge switchgear which is powering data centres for some of the biggest tech companies in the world.
Benefits of joining our team:
- 8am - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 1pm finish Friday
- Death in service - 3 x salary
- 25 days holidays
- On site parking
- Health plan after probation
- EAP
- Christmas shutdown
The Electrical Design Engineer role:
This is a new role reporting into the Head of Design who is based in Dublin. Therefore, we are looking for a technical expert, with an electrical design background, who is able to work on an autonomous basis, influencing design strategy and driving innovation. The role will involve working directly with project leads, production teams and clients to shape projects from concept to completion. The successful candidate will serve as a vital link between operations and technical teams, contributing to complex projects while advancing their career within a growing international company. The role is very project orientated so it would be desirable for candidates to hold PMP certification.
Design & Development:
- Create schematic designs, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings for switchgear control units using AutoCAD and other CAD tools.
- Ensure designs meet company, national, and international standards for safety and performance.
Project Management:
- Manage projects from inception to completion, including scope definition, design approvals, and on-time delivery.
- Coordinate with production teams to implement design changes, track milestones, and manage client expectations.
- Participate in vendor meetings and manage outsourced design or manufacturing support as needed.
- Prepare and lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), supporting clients with documentation and technical expertise.
Documentation & Compliance:
- Ensure accurate project documentation including as-built drawings, test certificates, warranty information, and H2C/O+M manuals.
What you’ll need to join us as an Electrical Design Engineer:
- Degree in Electrical Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field; MSc in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) advantageous.
- Post-graduate design experience, ideally in LV switchgear, PDU, or RPP design.
- Proficient in AutoCAD design is desired.
- Strong understanding of engineering principles, industry standards, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent time management, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Project management certification is desirable.
- Strong IT literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Commercial awareness and client-facing experience.
- Effective computer systems management and file organisation skills.
- Proactive and results-driven, demonstrating initiative, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
- Adaptable and resilient, able to respond to evolving project requirements and client needs.
If you’re an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to work with a forward-thinking, people-focused business, we’d love to hear from you. No agencies please.
Electrical Engineer / Design Engineer employer: Davenham Switchgear Ltd
At Davenham Switchgear, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a unique blend of stability and innovation as part of the Legrand brand. Our Nottingham site fosters a collaborative and agile work culture, where employees enjoy a four-day work week, competitive salaries, and numerous benefits including health discounts and paid lunch breaks. Join us to be part of a team that values your growth and contributions while working on cutting-edge technology for leading global companies.
