Lead Electrical Design Engineer Location: Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire Salary: £65,000 per annum Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Working Pattern: On-site About the Role We are looking for an experienced Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join our engineering team in Droitwich Spa. This is a key technical leadership position responsible for the design and delivery of Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (EICA) systems across industrial and process-related projects. You will take projects from concept and detailed design through to manufacturing, installation, commissioning and handover, while providing technical leadership and mentoring to other engineers. The role combines hands-on electrical design, engineering leadership, site support and technical problem-solving. Key Responsibilities Electrical & EICA Design Lead electrical, instrumentation, control and automation design activities. Produce and review: Electrical calculations and load schedules Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) Schematics and wiring diagrams Cable schedules and cable pull lists Earthing and bonding designs Panel layouts and control architectures Instrument schedules and specifications Functional Design Specifications Review P&IDs, motor data sheets, mechanical drawings and client specifications. Carry out cable sizing, fault-level, protection and discrimination studies. Ensure designs consider safety, maintainability, accessibility and buildability. Use Trimble ProDesign / Amtech, NanoCAD or equivalent design software. Technical Leadership & Project Delivery Lead and mentor electrical/EICA engineers. Manage electrical engineering activities across multiple projects. Coordinate with mechanical, controls, project management, manufacturing and procurement teams. Review engineering work and promote design standards and best practice. Support project planning, technical risk assessments and engineering schedules. Provide technical input to tenders, proposals and project scopes. Site, FAT & Commissioning Conduct site surveys, inspections and technical assessments. Support and oversee electrical installation activities. Attend FAT, SAT and commissioning activities. Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation and control issues. Provide technical support to site engineers, installers and contractors. Manage engineering punch lists and support project handover. Update drawings and documentation to reflect site changes and produce accurate as-built information. Documentation & Procurement Maintain accurate drawings, revisions and engineering records. Prepare technical submittals, BOMs and material schedules. Support procurement with electrical specifications and purchase requisitions. Ensure documentation issued to manufacturing and site teams is complete and accurate. Maintain project records in line with quality procedures. Compliance & Standards Ensure all designs comply with relevant UK legislation, standards and company procedures, including: BS 7671 Electricity at Work Regulations Health and Safety at Work etc. Act PUWER CDM Regulations Machinery and EMC requirements Relevant IEC/EN standards ISO 9001 and applicable company procedures What We're Looking For Essential HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, EICA, Instrumentation, Control & Automation or a related discipline. Strong experience in electrical design within an industrial, manufacturing, process or utilities environment. Good working knowledge of BS 7671 and UK electrical regulations. Experience producing electrical calculations, SLDs, schematics and cable schedules. Strong understanding of electrical distribution, protection, earthing and cable sizing. Hands-on installation, testing and commissioning experience. Experience supporting FAT/SAT activities. Ability to interpret P&IDs, GA drawings, motor data sheets and instrument schedules. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience leading, mentoring or supervising engineers. Desirable Experience with Trimble ProDesign, Amtech, NanoCAD or similar. PLC, HMI, SCADA or industrial control experience. Instrumentation and process control experience. Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience. Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems. Experience developing SOPs, work instructions and engineering standards. Professional engineering qualification or working towards one. What You'll Bring We're looking for someone who is: Technically confident and commercially aware. Practical and focused on delivering buildable solutions. Comfortable taking ownership and making technical decisions. A strong communicator who can explain complex issues clearly. Able to work independently while leading and supporting a wider team. Organised, proactive and detail-focused. Committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity to take a key technical leadership role within a growing engineering organisation. You'll work on challenging industrial projects, influence engineering standards, develop other engineers and contribute to innovative solutions focused on efficiency, reliability and sustainability. Salary: £65,000 per annum Location: Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire Permanent | Full-Time | On-Site If you're an experienced Electrical Design Engineer ready to take the next step into a technical leadership role, we'd like to hear from you
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