At a Glance
- Tasks: Create innovative electrical designs for nuclear projects and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Company: Join a leading company focused on safety and sustainability in the nuclear sector.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous holidays, pension contributions, health support, and unique volunteering days.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on energy resilience and national security while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Knowledge of CAD tools and relevant engineering qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Warrington, Cheshire, full‑time, 37 hours per week, hybrid working. Competitive Salary + Benefits. Full time / Permanent.
Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check BPSS / SC clearance for this role.
Overview: Our client is working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Electrical Designer at our Warrington, Cheshire site.
Role: As an Electrical Designer, you'll play a key role in their Nuclear business. From decommissioning redundant facilities to supporting the Continuous at Sea Deterrent and the development of nuclear power stations, we help clean up the nuclear legacy and shape a future where nuclear energy supports national security, energy resilience, and net zero goals.
Responsibilities:
- Create electrical design solutions and deliverables across the full lifecycle, from concept to in‑service support.
- Produce and maintain drawings and documentation to ISO standards, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule targets are met.
- Collaborate effectively with design, engineering, and project teams to ensure coordinated and functional designs.
- Support design reviews, resolve technical queries, and contribute to innovative solutions for manufacturing and installation challenges.
- Assist senior designers with estimates, quality improvements, and test documentation, while staying informed on industry developments.
Essential Experience:
- Knowledge of CAD tools – AutoCAD Inventor
- Knowledge of General Engineering Drawing Practice.
Qualifications:
- ONC/HNC/HND (or equivalent)
- BTEC National Certificate/Diploma (or equivalent)
- Appropriate apprenticeship of specialisation.
What we offer:
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
- Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+.
- Employee shopping savings portal.
- Payment of Professional Fees.
- Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑day special paid leave.
- Holiday Trading – employees can buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave from their entitlement (window opens February through March annually).
- 'Be Kind Day' – employees may take one working‑day paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity.
Growth Opportunities: Potential to develop skills.
Locations
Electrical Designer in Cheshire, Warrington employer: Nuclearinst
Join a forward-thinking company in Warrington, Cheshire, where as an Electrical Designer, you will contribute to vital nuclear projects that enhance national security and promote energy resilience. With a strong emphasis on employee well-being, our hybrid working model, generous holiday allowance, and unique initiatives like 'Be Kind Day' reflect our commitment to a supportive work culture. We prioritise your professional growth with opportunities for skill development and a comprehensive benefits package, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
