Senior Electrical Designer in Glasgow

Senior Electrical Designer in Glasgow

Glasgow Full-Time 55000 - 65000 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design innovative electrical solutions for major infrastructure projects in energy and water sectors.
  • Company: Join a leading engineering firm with a collaborative culture and over 300 professionals.
  • Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, career development, and the chance to work on significant national projects.
  • Other info: Mentorship opportunities and a strong focus on safety and teamwork.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on the UK's future infrastructure while advancing your career.
  • Qualifications: Experience in electrical design and proficiency in CAD software required.

The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 Β£ per year.

  • enior Electrical Designer
  • Manchester (Hybrid Working) | Security Clearance Required Full-Time | Permanent
  • Shape the Future of Energy, Water and Infrastructure
  • We are seeking an experienced

Senior Electrical Designer to join our growing Engineering Services team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to work on some of the UK's most complex and exciting projects across the

Water, Energy, Green Energy, Nuclear, Transport and Infrastructure sectors

As a Senior Electrical Designer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle, from concept and FEED stages through to detailed design and construction.

You'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams within a business that employs over 300 engineers and designers across the UK.

  • With a strong pipeline of long-term work in the
  • Water and Nuclear sectors

, this role offers genuine career progression, technical challenge and the opportunity to influence major projects that support the UK's future infrastructure.

The Role

As a Senior Electrical Designer, you will perform or support a Lead Designer role on one or more projects, ensuring that design deliverables are produced safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce safe, practical and cost-effective electrical designs in accordance with client requirements and company procedures.

β€’ Develop design deliverables including

  • Single line diagrams
  • Block cable diagrams
  • Cable routing diagrams
  • Electrical schematics
  • Equipment layouts
  • 3D models

β€’ Prepare associated project documentation such as

  • Bills of Materials
  • Cable schedules
  • Design packs
  • Material requisitions
  • Act as Senior Designer on project proposals and bids.
  • Check and review drawings in line with company quality procedures.
  • Mentor and support the development of junior designers.
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Ensure designs are safe, compliant and operable throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Promote a strong safety culture and ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with health, safety and risk management requirements.

About You

You are an experienced Electrical Designer with a strong technical background and a passion for delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

You thrive in a collaborative environment and have the confidence to engage with clients, stakeholders and colleagues at all levels.

Essential Requirements

  • Significant experience as an Electrical Designer within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.
  • Strong understanding of UK electrical design standards, legislation and industry best practices.
  • Proficiency with CAD software.
  • Experience of 3D modelling, ideally using
  • AVEVA PDMS / E3D
  • Experience using

Relux or similar lighting design software.

  • Proven experience delivering projects throughout all stages of the project lifecycle.
  • Excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively across multiple projects and disciplines.
  • Strong commitment to safety and risk management.

Desirable Experience

Experience within one or more of the following sectors

  • Water
  • Nuclear
  • Energy
  • Green Energy
  • Pipelines
  • Rail
  • Highways

Qualifications

Essential

  • City & Guilds qualification, or
  • ONC/OND, HNC/HND, or equivalent engineering qualification

Desirable

  • Eng Tech or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) professional registration

What's on Offer?

  • Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects.
  • Hybrid working model with flexibility to support work-life balance.
  • Collaborative engineering environment with over 300 technical professionals across the UK.
  • Structured career development and mentoring opportunities.
  • Exposure to major Water, Energy, Nuclear and Transport sector programmes.
  • Location & Working Pattern

Aviator Way, Manchester Hybrid working – typically up to 3 days per week in the office Full-time, Permanent

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Senior Electrical Designer in Glasgow employer: Morson Edge

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm in Manchester, where as a Senior Electrical Designer, you will thrive in a collaborative and innovative work culture. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior designers while working on significant projects across Water and Nuclear sectors, all within a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. Enjoy competitive salary packages and the chance to contribute to impactful engineering solutions in a supportive environment.

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Contact Details:

Morson Edge Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Electrical Designer in Glasgow

Electrical Design
CAD Software Proficiency
3D Modelling (AVEVA PDMS / E3D)
Lighting Design Software (Relux or similar)
UK Electrical Design Standards
Project Lifecycle Management
Communication Skills