Electrical Design Engineer -PROGRESSIVE

Company: Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
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Location: Warrington
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 will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, supporting design development, construction activities and commissioning while collaborating closely with engineers across multiple disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Producing and checking electrical design packages
  • Delivering designs from concept through to handover
  • Designing 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 EVO
  • Supporting construction and commissioning activities
  • Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Mentoring 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.

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Posted: July 21st, 2026