Job Description

Electrical Design Engineer

Culham, Abingdon (3 days onsite per week)
Contract until March 2027
55/hour Umbrella
BPSS Clearance Required
Inside IR35

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a leading engineering programme supporting the development of advanced scientific and engineering facilities.

This role will see you working on complex electrical systems and sub-systems, taking designs from initial concept through to detailed design, validation, manufacture, and implementation. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary engineering environment delivering innovative solutions to highly technical challenges.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting electrical design activities across major engineering projects and complex sub-systems.

• Producing and reviewing electrical design documentation including schematics, cable schedules, bills of materials, and technical reports.

• Developing and managing design requirements, interfaces, and compliance processes.

• Ensuring designs comply with applicable UK regulations, safety standards, and manufacturing requirements.

• Collaborating with engineers, technicians, analysts, and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.

• Supporting repair, replacement, upgrade, and enhancement activities on existing systems.

• Applying value engineering and design-for-manufacture principles to improve project outcomes.

• Validating designs and ensuring compliance with recognised engineering standards.

What We're Looking For

• Degree, HND, HNC, apprenticeship qualification, or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering.

• Strong electrical engineering background with experience in design delivery.

• Experience working with machinery safety principles and BS EN (phone number removed).

• Proven knowledge of UK electrical regulations and electrical safety compliance.

• Experience using electrical CAD software such as:

  • SolidWorks Electrical

  • EPLAN

  • AutoCAD Electrical

• Experience producing electrical drawings and documentation using AutoCAD.

• Understanding of configuration control and engineering change processes.

• Knowledge of electrical control panels and enclosure design.

• Strong communication and technical report writing skills.

Desirable Skills

• BS th Edition qualification.

• Knowledge of functional safety and process safety.

• Experience within highly regulated environments such as nuclear, defence, scientific research, automation, manufacturing, or heavy engineering.

What's on Offer

• Long-term contract through to March 2027.

• Opportunity to work on pioneering and technically challenging engineering projects.

• Collaborative and innovative working environment.

• Competitive hourly rates.

• Exposure to cutting-edge technology and advanced engineering teams.

Please note: Candidates must be able to attend site in Culham 3 days per week. There is no flexibility on the onsite requirement or rate for this position.