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Freelance Electrical Design Engineer - Kingston-Upon-Hull
Project: 120m - New build industrial unit
Location: Kingston-Upon-Hull
Job Type: Freelance
Duration: 12 months
Why Join?
- Contribute and support the project team on an exciting new build industrial unit
- A chance to thrive in a professional, supportive, and collaborative working environment
- A great opportunity to join a well-established company with over 25 years of combined industry experience
What We're Looking For
Relevant Qualifications:
- Valid CSCS Card - essential
- Relevant electrical qualification - advantageous however not essential
Experience:
- Proven technical expertise with a strong track record of producing compliant, coordinated, and value-engineered electrical designs
- Experience working in an Electrical Design Engineer position
Key Skills:
- Effective written and verbal communication with excellent attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured design approach
- Skilled in interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and client requirements
- Solid knowledge of electrical regulations, standards, and compliance requirements
- Capable of integrating energy-efficient solutions and modern technologies into designs
- Experienced in producing detailed electrical designs, calculations, and technical documents
- Proficient in industry-standard design tools, including AutoCAD, Revit, and electrical calculation software
- Broad understanding of electrical systems, distribution networks, and building services integration
About the Company
Our client is a well-established and accredited electrical contractor with over 25 years of combined industry experience, delivering a full range of commercial, industrial, and domestic electrical services across the UK. They offer expertise across the full spectrum of electrical works, from installations, testing, and maintenance to large-scale projects, with a strong history of delivering for clients in diverse sectors. Dedicated to upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance, they deliver a professional, dependable, and client-focused service.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of a 120m new build industrial unit in Hull. You will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering comprehensive electrical designs that fully comply with project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with all relevant electrical standards and regulations, incorporate energy-efficient and sustainable solutions where appropriate, and maintain accurate records of design decisions, revisions, and project documentation throughout the lifecycle of the project.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct site surveys and inspections to verify design assumptions
- Conduct risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards
- Track design progress to ensure timely delivery of project milestones
- Integrate energy-efficient and sustainable solutions where applicable
- Maintain up-to-date and properly archived design documents and plans
- Provide technical support during installation, testing, and commissioning
- Facilitate communication between clients, consultants, and project teams
- Perform load assessments, cable sizing, lighting calculations, and system analysis
- Ensure compliance with electrical standards, regulations, and client requirements
- Perform design reviews and quality checks for accuracy, feasibility, and compliance
- Develop electrical designs, drawings, and schematics aligned with project specifications
- Develop specifications, schedules, design reports, and all associated technical documentation
- Maintain comprehensive and accurately documented records of design revisions, technical queries, and engineering decisions
- Coordinate design information with architects, mechanical engineers, structural teams, and contractors
- Contribute to project meetings by delivering technical updates and addressing design-related enquiries
- Analyse and interpret project briefs to ensure electrical designs meet the defined scope and performance requirements
- Identify opportunities for value engineering and propose cost-efficient design alternatives without compromising quality
Contact Details:
Ollie Foley - Recruitment Consultant
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