Senior Electrical Design Engineer
📍 Southampton / Hybrid - (2-3 days on-site every 2 weeks)
💼 Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits
Are you a Senior Electrical Design Engineer looking for your next challenge? Join a leading EPC contractor who play a key role in delivering cutting-edge engineering projects across multiple sectors, including Process & Water, Energy, Defence, Oil & Gas, and Nuclear. Due to continued success and exciting new projects, this company is seeking a highly skilled professional to join our Southampton Head Office design team.
The Role
As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of engineering projects across multiple sectors, including Process & Water, Energy, Defence, Oil & Gas, and Nuclear. Reporting to the Electrical Design Manager, you will be responsible for leading project-specific design deliverables, ensuring compliance with client requirements, and providing technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
Your key responsibilities will include:
✔ Managing and delivering project-specific electrical design requirements
✔ Developing detailed designs in accordance with the companies procedures and quality standards
✔ Interpreting client specifications, drawings, and correspondence
✔ Communicating with clients, external design teams, and subcontractors to ensure compliance
✔ Conducting site surveys, feasibility studies, and optioneering exercises
✔ Producing procurement specifications, detailed construction drawings, and electrical scopes
✔ Overseeing third-party designs and supporting installation & commissioning teams
✔ Reviewing vendor Functional Design Specifications for compliance
✔ Performing design calculations, power system modelling (AMTECH), and risk assessments
✔ Producing single-line diagrams, cable schedules, load schedules, and equipment specifications
✔ Recording and documenting all design changes through to project completion
What We’re Looking For
🔹 A relevant electrical qualification (or equivalent industry experience)
🔹 Chartered Engineer status (desirable, but not essential)
🔹 Strong technical experience in electrical design, power distribution, and control systems
🔹 Proficiency in AMTECH, CAD, and industry-standard design tools
🔹 Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with clients and subcontractors
Why Join Us?
The company foster a collaborative and innovative environment, offering excellent career development opportunities. Our benefits include:
✅ Competitive Salary – Up to £65K (dependent on experience)
✅ Car Allowance (£6,000) or Company Car (Brand new, keep for 3 years)
✅ 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increases with service)
✅ Company Pension Scheme (4% matched – increasing soon!)
✅ Annual Bonus (Discretionary)
✅ Hybrid & Flexible Working Policy - (2-3 days on-site every 3 weeks)
✅ Employee Assistance Programme
✅ Bike to Work Scheme
✅Accommodation/Expenses paid for when visiting site, if traveling a distance