At a Glance
- Tasks: Create detailed electrical design drawings for exciting transmission and distribution projects.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy 36 days of annual leave, flexible working, and a range of health and wellness perks.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career growth and a chance to contribute to climate change initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in Electrical Protection & Control and proficiency in AutoCAD required.
The predicted salary is between 53280 - 53280 £ per year.
Salary: £53,280 per annum plus excellent benefits.
Flexible hybrid working arrangements are available.
Closing date: 9 July 2026.
What you’ll be doing
- Prepare Drawings: Developing both feasibility and detailed design drawings for complex transmission / distribution projects.
- Ensure Compliance: Supporting adherence to health, safety, quality, and environmental standards within project deliverables.
- Workload Management: Support the Discipline Lead in organising and progressing the team’s allocated workload efficiently.
- Information Gathering: Collecting relevant information to produce accurate drawings.
- Standards Promotion: Communicating and encouraging the use of drawing standards and procedures.
- QA Systems: Ensuring your work complies with externally audited QA systems and supporting the discipline in maintaining these standards.
- Database Maintenance: Overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of drawing office databases.
- Design Change System: Maintaining an auditable design/design change system to facilitate BS EN 9001 accreditation.
- Drawing Assessment: Assessing basic and detailed engineering drawings during approval process.
- Team Support: Providing guidance and support to team members in their areas of expertise.
- Client Delivery: Ensuring timely delivery of high‑quality work to clients, achieving high client satisfaction.
- Documentation Review: Preparing and reviewing drawing documentation and processes within the Drawing Office.
- Communications: Keeping drawing office manager, design leads, project staff and clients updated on work progress and any issues that arise.
What you’ll bring
- Experience and knowledge in Electrical Protection & Control – Drawing Production at voltages ranging from LV to 400kV to include (all): Circuit Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, Single Line Diagrams, Cable Schedules, Construct/Destruct (Red & Green) Modification Process, Relay Panel General Arrangements and AutoCAD/Raster Hybrid Drawing Creation & Manipulation.
- HNC (or above) in Electrical Engineering or proven engineering experience within Transmission Substation Design – Drawing Office.
- Understanding of Engineering Design drawing production in chosen field.
- Mentoring or supervisory (indirect) experience within a technical design environment would be advantageous.
- A solid understanding of health and safety requirements, and compliance.
- Working knowledge of drawing standards and procedures.
- Skilled in using 2D Autodesk products, including AutoCAD, Vault, ACC, ProjectWise, Raster Design 2020, and the MS Office suite.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Current driving licence.
What’s in it for you
- 36 days annual leave.
- Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave.
- Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme.
- Payroll giving and charity matched funding.
- Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes.
- Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change.
- Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving.
- Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans.
- Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments.
- Life Assurance (4x salary).
- Access to SmartSave financial wellbeing support.
- Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more.
Senior Electrical CAD Designer in Cambuslang employer: SP TRANSMISSION PLC
As a Senior Electrical CAD Designer in Cambuslang, you will join a forward-thinking company that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With flexible hybrid working arrangements, 36 days of annual leave, and a range of benefits including a Share Incentive Plan and health insurance options, the company fosters a supportive work culture that values innovation and sustainability. You'll have the opportunity to work on complex projects while being part of a team that encourages collaboration and continuous learning.
We think you need these skills to ace Senior Electrical CAD Designer in Cambuslang
Electrical Protection & Control
Drawing Production
Circuit Diagrams
Wiring Diagrams
Single Line Diagrams
Cable Schedules
AutoCAD
