Electrical Designer

Alderley Park
1 week ago
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Do you have experience as an Electrical Design Engineer, within the water utility sector looking to progress to the next step in your career?

Are you proficient in E&I Design practices with a good understanding of CDM regulations?

Do you want to join a leading engineering contractor to drive cutting edge solutions to major UK projects?

If the answer is yes, please read on for further information! Location: Warrington OR Macclesfield
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (Depending on experience)

The opportunity
Our client is currently searching for an experienced Electrical Designer to join their team and play a key role in delivering high-quality, technically robust electrical and instrumentation design solutions across a range of projects. You'll be providing support throughout the full project lifecycle – from concept to construction and commissioning – while working across multidisciplinary teams and liaising directly with clients and subcontractors.

This role involves hands-on design work, project collaboration, and a proactive approach to innovation and continuous improvement.

Your duties and responsibilities will be
Deliver effective, accurate, and efficient Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) design services
Produce electrical installation deliverables compliant with BS7671 and client specifications
Ensure project deliverables meet time, cost, and quality expectations
Develop documentation in line with standards and quality requirements
Collaborate with design teams and equipment suppliers/subcontractors
Contribute to innovative design solutions and improve performance
Interface with other disciplines including Mechanical, Process, HVAC, and Civil
Carry out site surveys and provide construction support
Produce a wide range of electrical design deliverables (2D & 3D)You will have the following qualifications and experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience in E&I design, particularly within the UK water utility sector
Strong knowledge of BS7671 - 18th Edition (IEE Wiring Regulations)
HNC or Degree in an engineering-related field
Familiar with CDM Regulations 2015 and ‘Designer’ responsibilities
Strong understanding of E&I design best practices and project lifecycle.
Experience with hazardous area design and associated documentation
Comfortable working independently or as part of a multi-discipline team
Excellent communication and collaboration skillsSoftware Skills
AutoCAD LT
Relux / Dialux
Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign Suite
Microsoft Office
Aveva
NavisworksIt's great if you also have the following 
2D/3D Design layouts, general arrangements, and routing diagrams
Single Line Diagrams (LV & Instrumentation)
Cable block diagrams, earthing diagrams, loop diagrams
Cable calculations, IS calculations, and hazardous area documentation
Building services design and digital communication network diagrams.
RevitThe setting for the role
Risks and Hazards are in line with working on a pharmaceutical and chemical site. These can include noise, slips, trips and falls (high-gloss floors), mechanical hazards, extreme temperature and humidity, pressurised equipment, radiation, chemical, biological, explosive atmospheres, working at height and confined spaces during cleaning maintenance and repair.

Get in touch now
If you want to progress to the next step of your career and deliver design expertise, if you’re passionate about maintaining and developing client relationships then this could be the role for you so apply now to avoid missing out!

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’.
Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business

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