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Job Title:  Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Sheffield

Salary: Up to £55,000per annum + benefits

Contract / Permanent: Permanent

Site Based / Office / Remote: Hybrid

Start Date: ASAP

Job Overview

We're looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer with strong experience in AutoCAD Electrical to join a growing team delivering impactful projects across sectors such as clean energy, manufacturing, healthcare, and critical infrastructure.

This role offers a blend of technical challenge, autonomy, and long-term career opportunity within a supportive environment.

What's in it for you?

Hybrid working - home and office split (more office-based during 6 month probation)
Flexible hours including early starts and "Flexi-Fridays". Core hours 10am-3pm and can start from 7am to suit.
25 days' annual leave + 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days
Career progression opportunities as the team grows
Collaborative, inclusive team culture
Pension scheme and life assurance
Professional membership fees paid
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (including 24/7 GP)
Enhanced family-friendly policies

Industries and Clients You'll Support
Work on electrical design projects for leading UK and international companies across:

Nuclear and Clean Energy
Renewables and Green Tech
Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
Manufacturing and FMCG
Oil and Gas
Critical Infrastructure and Logistics

Key Responsibilities

Design electrical systems from scratch - including schematics and general arrangements
Interpret user requirement specifications into practical, detailed designs
Support testing, commissioning, and documentation
Collaborate with hardware, software, and project teams to deliver integrated solutions
Take ownership of your designs through the full project lifecycle

What We're Looking For

Advanced experience using AutoCAD Electrical (essential)
Experience with low and extra-low voltage systems (ideally 400VAC with motor starters)
Ability to design from a blank spec to meet detailed technical requirements
Strong communication skills and confidence in cross-functional teams
Minimum 2 years' experience with relevant qualifications, or 4+ years' practical electrical design experience

Application Requirements

For full transparency, we will request the following to support your application:

A brief portfolio of electrical drawings/schematics
Responses to the following:

Do you have experience with low and extra-low voltage power distribution (ideally 400VAC with motor starters)?
Are you confident designing and drawing schematics/general arrangements from scratch based on a user requirement specification?
What CAD tools have you used, and what is your proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical?

Additional Information

A DBS check will be required upon onboarding
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

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