Electrical Design Engineer

Posting date:	18 November 2025
Salary:	£40,000 to £60,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	18 December 2025
Location:	B19 1AA
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Workforce Recruitment and Training
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	0000531536-65507

Summary

Electrical Design Engineer

Salary: £40,000 – £60,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday–Thursday 07:30–16:00, Friday 07:30–12:30 (early finish)

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team working on high-integrity, technically challenging projects. The successful candidate will take ownership of electrical system design, documentation, and compliance, ensuring all solutions meet stringent technical and legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop robust electrical design solutions for a range of complex engineering projects.

  
  

• Produce high-quality technical documentation including performance calculations, test plans, compliance reports, and component selection justifications.

  
  

• Design low voltage power distribution systems, control panels, component layouts, and electrical schematics.

  
  

• Work with mechanical design engineers to create fully integrated and validated project solutions.

  
  

• Support testing and automation processes, including the preparation of test plans.

  
  

• Ensure all design processes, approvals, and mitigations are completed in accordance with project requirements.

  
  

• Provide hands-on engineering input where required.

  
  

  Required Skills & Experience

  • Degree qualified or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering.

    
    

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Control Panel Design and/or Low Voltage Power Distribution.

    
    

  • Strong electrical system design capability, including component selection and system configuration.

    
    

  • Knowledge of Variable Speed Drives, motor starter panels, distribution systems, and PLC-based systems.

    
    

  • Experience producing detailed design documentation and technical justification.

    
    

  • Practical, hands-on engineering experience is essential.

    
    

    Desirable Skills

    • Experience with Control & Instrumentation systems.

      
      

    • Proficiency in E-Plan (highly desirable).

      
      

    • Experience with SolidWorks Electrical is advantageous.

      
      

    • Other CAD software experience will be considered; full training can be provided for suitable candidates.

      
      

      General Requirements

      • Able to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

        
        

      • Strong communication and documentation skills.

        
        

      • Must meet strict security clearance criteria:
        You must be a British National with no dual nationality.

        
        

        Benefits

        • Competitive salary: £40,000–£60,000 DOE

          
          

        • Early Friday finish

          
          

        • Company pension

          
          

        • Sick pay after 2 years

          
          

        • Life assurance (up to 3× annual salary) after 2 years

          
          

        • Health & Wellbeing Programme

          
          

        • Employee Assistance Programme from day 1

          
          

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