Job title: Senior Electrical Designer Location: Manchester Start date: ASAP Length: ongoing, extensions issued every 12 months Weekly Hours: full time, 37 hours+ Rate: £28.50 p/h for the first 37 hours each week, £32.78 p/h O/T Level of security clearance: Successful candidates will obtain a UK MOD SC Clearance to Secret level ITAR Restricted site or transfer existing SC clearance. ITAR Restrictions apply, therefore contractors must be UK Nationals, not dual nationals. Also a pre - employment Drug Alcohol test will be required. THE ROLE The project is part of a major UK Defence project that will run for many years enabling candidates to gain experience in a new discipline and look for long term stability. The role involves 3D design and candidates will ideally have experience of using either Foran, Cadds, Catia, Autocad or Tribon - although NOT ESSENTIAL as training is provided for all successful candidates. We are sourcing for experienced Electrical Designers for positions in the area of Electrical Design electrical schematics, calculations again desired volt drop calcs cabling diagrams, cable routing, connection diagrams layouts, working knowledge of schematic diagrams, defect management resolution THE CANDIDATE - HNC or equivalent level 4 qualification in relevant engineering subject essential - Marine /Defence /Engineering /Nuclear /Ship repair /Aerospace /Oil Gas background preferred - SQEP individuals preferred - Electrical designer with skills in 3D integration advantageous - Experience with FORAN CAD system experience advantageous - Understanding of change control processes advantageous