Electrical Design Engineer

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer / Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Design Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and delivering electrical systems for complex engineering projects across the energy and utilities sectors. This is a varied and technically interesting position where you will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle from initial electrical design concepts through detailed engineering, technical coordination, project planning, and final customer handover.
Working closely with customers, project managers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will help develop practical, compliant, and efficient electrical engineering solutions tailored to project requirements. The position would suit a technically strong Electrical Design Engineer who enjoys problem-solving, collaboration, and working on projects where quality engineering and innovation are highly valued., As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
Designing and delivering electrical systems for energy, utilities, and industrial engineering projects
Producing high-quality electrical designs in accordance with relevant industry regulations and engineering standards.
Developing designs for LV electrical systems, including low-voltage 400/230V AC power distribution
Designing electrical infrastructure including:
Lighting systems
Heating systems
Small power distribution
Plant power systems
Switchboards
Motor Control Centres (MCCs)
Ensuring electrical designs comply with standards such as BS7671, BS7430, and Electricity at Work Regulations.
Supporting projects from concept and feasibility stages through detailed design and customer handover.
Collaborating with customers and internal engineering project teams to develop effective technical solutions.
Assisting with project planning activities and contributing to project scheduling.
Producing engineering documentation and design outputs using industry-standard software tools.
Supporting continuous improvement and best practice within electrical design engineering activities.
This Senior Electrical Design Engineer role offers excellent technical variety and the opportunity to influence projects that help shape future energy and utilities infrastructure.
Your Background - Senior Electrical Design Engineer / Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer
We are keen to hear from candidates with previous experience working as a

You will bring strong electrical design knowledge alongside experience working within regulated or technically demanding engineering sectors.
Skills & Experience Required
To be successful in this Senior Electrical Design Engineer job, you are likely to have experience in several of the following areas:
Electrical design engineering experience involving low-voltage electrical systems.
Strong understanding of 400/230V AC power distribution.
Experience designing plant electrical systems including switchboards, MCCs, lighting, heating, and small power distribution.
Knowledge of electrical engineering standards and compliance requirements including BS7671, BS7430, and Electricity at Work Regulations.
Experience using engineering design and calculation software such as:
Amtech
Dialux
AutoCAD
Revit
Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Desire to achieve Chartered Engineer status if not already attained.
Strong communication and technical collaboration skills.
Ability to work effectively across engineering teams and customer-facing project environments.
Experience gained withinenergy, oil & gas, utilities, building services, infrastructure, industrial engineering, or related sectorswould be highly advantageous., If you are an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Design Engineer, or Electrical Design Engineer seeking your next challenge within a growing engineering consultancy, we would be keen to hear from you.

£65,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Hybrid Working | Commutable from Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Staffordshire
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer or Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Design Engineer to join a fast-growing engineering consultancy delivering innovative projects across the energy, utilities, and infrastructure sectors.
Based within easy commuting distance of Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, and Derbyshire, this role offers the chance to work on technically challenging electrical design engineering projects within a modern, people-focused consultancy environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer looking to progress their career within the energy, oil & gas, utilities, or industrial engineering sectors, working on projects that support the future of UK energy and utilities infrastructure.
Offering £65K - £70K salary, annual bonus, hybrid working, flexible hours, and outstanding benefits, this role combines technical challenge, career progression, and genuine work-life balance.
About the Company
This growing multi-site engineering consultancy is recognised for delivering specialist engineering solutions to complex projects within the energy, utilities, and infrastructure industries.
With ambitious growth plans and a strong project pipeline, the business continues to invest heavily in its people, technology, and engineering capability. The company has built a reputation for combining technical excellence with a collaborative, supportive working culture where engineers are encouraged to contribute ideas, develop professionally, and take ownership of meaningful projects.
You will join a close-knit and highly skilled electrical engineering team working on innovative projects that contribute to the evolving UK energy landscape.
The organisation offers modern office facilities, hybrid working flexibility, strong employee benefits, and a genuine commitment to professional development and long-term career growth.

This role offers significantly more than a competitive salary. It provides the opportunity to join a business where engineering excellence, flexibility, and employee development are genuinely prioritised.
What's on Offer?
£65,000 - £70,000 salary depending on experience
10-20% annual bonus
Pension scheme
Private healthcare
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Gym membership
Hybrid working model
Flexible working hours
Early Friday finish
Modern offices and collaborative team culture
Strong focus on training, development, and career progression