Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Job Title: Senior Design Electrical Engineer
Location: Chorley, UK
Sectors: Mining | Nuclear | Rail | Agriculture | Food | Biowaste
Contract Type: Permanent
Projects Secured: Over £200 million in awarded projects

Our client is a well-established infrastructure solutions provider and operator of multiple critical energy and industrial sites across the UK. With a growing pipeline of high-value projects, they are looking to expand their engineering capabilities with the addition of a skilled Senior Electrical Design Engineer based in Chorley.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on diverse and challenging design projects across sectors such as nuclear, mining, food, and renewable energy, and to play a key role in delivering engineering excellence across the full project lifecycle.

• Lead the electrical design delivery across a variety of complex projects in demanding environments.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers from mechanical, process, and project teams, as well as external contractors and functional managers.

• Act as the technical point of contact with clients, managing technical scope, resolving queries, and supporting risk identification and mitigation.

• Develop concept designs, load schedules, component specs, and support bid teams with time/resource estimates.

• Review and interpret client specifications, project contracts, and electrical engineering schedules during handover and project execution.

• Contribute to value engineering and continuous improvement practices.

• Ensure compliance with current regulations and standards, including the latest IET Wiring Regulations, CE/UKCA directives, and ATEX guidance.

• HNC (or higher) in Electrical and/or Controls Engineering.

• Proven experience leading electrical engineering design teams, particularly within contract/project environments.

• Strong knowledge of material handling systems, including control systems used in harsh and industrial conditions.

• Familiarity with mechanical processes and their role in system design.

• Proficient in specifying and selecting electrical distribution, control, and protection systems.

• Solid understanding of design risk assessments, CDM regulations, and safety standards.

• Confident in client-facing roles, including active participation in design and technical meetings.

• Experience with ATEX environments and the influence of hazardous zones on system design is highly desirable.

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• Dynamic project portfolio across high-growth sectors

• Career growth and leadership opportunity in a fast-paced environment

• Exposure to cutting-edge engineering challenges across the UK’s energy transition landscape

Ready to take the lead on major UK infrastructure and energy projects?
Apply now to join a company where your expertise drives innovation and impact.