Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Location : Wolverhampton (Hybrid Working)

Salary : Up to £60,000 + Package

Hours : 37 per week (flexible bands and core hours)

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Join a leading UK engineering organisation near Wolverhampton with over 60 years of experience delivering high‑integrity, safety‑critical systems for regulated‑sector projects. The company designs and manufactures complex EC&I and mechanical systems in‑house, supporting full lifecycle delivery from concept to commissioning across advanced engineering programmes. Projects include large‑scale machinery, process systems, automation solutions and safety‑critical instrumentation for major Energy, Research and Defence Infrastructure facilities.

About the Senior Electrical Design Engineer Role

The Senior Electrical Design Engineer will lead electrical design work packages and manage a team of engineers delivering complex engineering solutions from concept through to handover. The role covers full lifecycle design, integration, testing and commissioning for high‑integrity systems in regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities of Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Interpret design requirements and translate them into fit‑for‑purpose engineering solutions

Deliver design work packages within agreed time, cost and quality constraints

Manage day‑to‑day activities of the electrical design team

Supervise, verify and produce design deliverables including schematics, GA drawings, cable schedules and calculations

Produce control panel designs including GAs, detailed drawings, schematics, interlock diagrams, PLC / HMI hardware, motor starters, drives, safety circuits, instrumentation and power distribution

Coordinate with mechanical, EC&I and software disciplines

Liaise with manufacturing, testing and commissioning teams to support build and delivery

Ensure compliance with UK legislation, British / European standards and industry best practice

Participate in HAZOPs, design reviews and technical risk assessments

Manage design change control, technical queries and contract variations

Produce technical documentation including FDS, software documentation, technical files, O&M manuals, spares lists and test documentation

Candidate Profile

HNC, HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline)

Extensive electrical design engineering experience

Demonstrable experience leading or managing design teams

Proficient in AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical and MS Office

Knowledge of British / European standards; IEC 61508 advantageous

Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC)

Commitment to ongoing professional development (Chartership support provided)

Salary and Benefits

Up to £60,000 starting salary

Hybrid and flexible working

Pension : 5% employer / 5% employee + 3× salary Death in Service

25 days annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy / sell up to 5 days

Ability to accrue up to 5 additional days for authorised extra hours

Professional membership fees paid

Commutable From

Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Telford, Dudley, Walsall, Cannock, Stafford and surrounding areas.

Why Join

You will join a business committed to engineering excellence and continual investment in its people. The role offers structured progression, ongoing training and full support towards Chartership to keep your skills at the leading edge of industry standards.

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Desired Skills and Experience

Electrical Engineer, Electrical Design Engineer, Electrical Engineering, AutoCAD Electrical, EC&I Engineer, Functional Design Specification (FDS), IEC 61508, SIL, Electrical Schematics, HAZOP Reviews, Instrumentation Design, Control Panel Design, MCC, Schematic Design.

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