Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Cheshire

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: £60,000–£65,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance

Sector: Water/Utilities

The Company

One of the UK’s largest multidisciplinary design and build contractors, with over 100 years of experience delivering value-added engineering solutions across Water, Power, Pharmaceutical, Nuclear, and Food & Beverage sectors.

They support forward-thinking clients with the design and delivery of innovative, sustainable projects—and we’re growing fast.

Key Responsibilities

* Delivering accurate, efficient E&I designs in line with BS7671 (18th Edition) and client specifications.

* Producing detailed design documents including:

* 2D/3D layouts, containment diagrams, cable calculations

* Loop diagrams, hazardous area designs & intrinsically safe calculations

* Network and communication schematics

* Conducting site surveys and providing construction-phase support.

* Collaborating across disciplines—Mechanical, Process, HVAC, Civil—to ensure cohesive designs.

* Driving quality, safety, and innovation in everything you do

What We’re Looking For

* HNC or Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.

* Experience delivering electrical installation designs in the water or utilities sector.

* Strong working knowledge of IEE Wiring Regulations (BS7671).

* Familiarity with CDM 2015 regulations and acting as a “Designer” under its framework.

* Confidence working with:

* AutoCAD LT, Relux/Dialux, Trimble (Amtech) Pro Design

* Microsoft Office Suite

* Aveva, Navisworks, Revit (desirable)

* Knowledge of hazardous area classifications and E&I compliance.

What’s In It for You?

* Competitive salary + overtime opportunities

* Car allowance (£6,000)

* Private healthcare

* 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to purchase more)

* Company pension + death in service benefit

* Discounts on shopping & lifestyle perks

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme