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Senior Electrical Designer (Utilities Projects)

Posted: 05/07/25
Recruiter:Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd
Reference:2975781011
Type:Permanent
Disciplines: Engineering
Salary:£45,000 - £55,000 Annual + Full Benefit Package
Location:Macclesfield, Cheshire
Description:

Senior Electrical Designer (Water Utilities Projects)

Location: Cheshire (3 days office-based + 2 days from home)
Contract Type: Full-time Permanent
Sector: Water Utilities
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

The Company

We re one of the UK s largest multidisciplinary design and build contractors, with over 100 years of experience delivering value-added engineering solutions across Water, Power, Pharmaceutical, Nuclear, and Food & Beverage sectors.

We support forward-thinking clients with the design and delivery of innovative, sustainable projects and we re growing fast.

The Opportunity

We re seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Designer to join our Cheshire-based projects team. You ll be a key player in the design and delivery of complex Utilities sector projects, working alongside a multi-discipline team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This is a hands-on role requiring autonomy, leadership, and clear communication both with clients and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of electrical systems for Water Utilities Projects
  • Develop concept through detailed designs (RIBA Stages 2 4)
  • Produce reports, scope of works, layouts, SLDs, earthing diagrams and more
  • Conduct site surveys and assess client requirements
  • Liaise with clients, equipment suppliers and multi-discipline teams
  • Support construction with high-quality technical documentation and drawings
  • Seek out and apply innovative engineering and design solutions
  • Estimate resources for design activities and contribute to planning
  • Work closely with the on-site installation team and attend the office 3 days a week.
  • Interface with other disciplines such as Mechanical, Process, HVAC and Civil.

What You ll Need

  • Minimum 5 years experience in electrical design, ideally in the Water Utilities sector
  • HNC, Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Engineering-related subject
  • Proficiency in LV Distribution, Lighting, Fire Safety Systems, Security Systems, Structured Cabling
  • Familiar with CDM 2015 regulations and E&I design best practices
  • Ability to deliver 2D and 3D design documentation (layouts, routing, SLDs, etc.)
  • Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience working through all project phases from concept to construction support

Software You ll Be Using

  • AutoCAD LT
  • Relux / Dialux
  • Trimble Pro-Design / Electrical OM
  • Navisworks
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Revit (desirable but not essential)

What We Offer

25 days holiday (full time employees)

Opportunity to purchase an additional holidays per year (up to 5 days for full time employees)

5% employee and employer pension contributions

Annual reviews with our pension consultant

Group life insurance (3 x salary for members of the company pension scheme or 1 x salary for non-pension members)

Private Medical Insurance (once successfully completed probation).

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual eye test

Annual Flu voucher

Company sick pay

Enhanced Paternity, Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave

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