Electrical Design Engineer -PROGRESSIVE

Company: Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
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Location: Cheshire
Job Description:

Electrical Design Engineer Warrington (Hybrid – Minimum 3 Days On Site) 48-51 per Hour (Inside IR35) Long-Term Contract

Join a Major Nuclear Programme Delivering Critical Infrastructure Projects Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to work on some of the UK’s most challenging and important nuclear projects? We’re seeking a talented engineer to join the Silos PFCS Supporting Projects team, playing a key role in the design and delivery of electrical infrastructure solutions supporting one of the UK’s most significant nuclear decommissioning programmes. This is an opportunity to work within a highly skilled multidisciplinary engineering team, delivering innovative design solutions from concept through to commissioning while supporting nationally important projects. The Role Working within the Electrical & Instrumentation design team, you’ll be responsible for producing and checking design packages that support safety, operational and business objectives across a range of plant-facing projects. You’ll be involved throughout the project lifecycle, supporting design development, construction activities and commissioning while collaborating closely with engineers across multiple disciplines. Key ResponsibilitiesProducing and checking electrical design packagesDelivering designs from concept through to handoverDesigning electrical supply infrastructure including:

  • Small power systems
  • Lighting systems
  • Earthing systems

Performing cable calculations using manual methods and Trimble ProDesign (Amtech)Producing lighting calculations using DIALux evoSupporting construction and commissioning activitiesWorking closely with multidisciplinary engineering teamsMentoring and supporting early career engineers

What We’re Looking For Essential

  • HNC in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
  • Incorporated Engineer status
  • Current SC Clearance
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience delivering electrical design projects within multidisciplinary environments
  • Experience producing electrical designs from concept through to project handover
  • Working knowledge of relevant engineering standards
  • Experience with:
    • Small power design
    • Lighting design
    • Earthing systems
    • Cable calculations
    • DIALux evo
    • Trimble ProDesign (Amtech)
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable

  • 5+ years’ experience delivering E&I design projects
  • Nuclear sector experience
  • Experience with process instrumentation
  • Experience with radiometric and special instruments
  • Knowledge of Sellafield engineering standards and procedures

Why Apply? 48-51 per hour Inside IR35 Hybrid working – minimum 3 days per week in Warrington Work on nationally significant nuclear projects Long-term contract opportunity Collaborative and supportive engineering environment Opportunity to influence complex engineering solutions from concept through to commissioning

If you’re an Electrical Design Engineer looking for your next challenge in a highly regulated environment where your expertise will make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Posted: July 20th, 2026