Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Job in
Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, ML4 3PR, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-02-16
Listing for:
Vital Energi Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Electrical Design Engineertojoinourgrowing Project Development team ,thisrolecouldbebasedatourheadofficein Blackburn ,our Glasgow office or London office we are flexible on Location. The Company Vital Energiisaleadingproviderofrenewableenergyinfrastructureandsystemstothepublicandprivatesectors.
Wearesupporting Hospitals,Universities,New Build developments,Townsand Citiesaswellas Industrialand Commercialclientstodecarbonisetheirbuildings . Wehaveandcontinuetoworkonground-breakingprojectsthroughoutthe
UKwhicharesupportingthe
UKs Net Zero targets ,suchastherecentlyannounced £1billionlow-carboninfrastructureprojectfor
Westminster. Withplanstodoubleourheadcountoverthecomingyears,supportedbyofficesopeninginnewlocationsacrossthecountryandourstronginvestmentpipeline,coupledwithourexpansionintonewmarketssuchasindustrialpowergenerationwithourveryown
Energy-from-Waste facility,thereisnobettertimetojointhefamilyhereat
Vital
Energi. Aboutthe Role Reportingtothe Principal Engineer ,youllcarryoutawiderangeofelectricaldesigntasksacrossindustrial,commercial,andpublicsectorprojects.
Thisincludesconceptanddetaileddesignduringpre-constructionandtenderstages,reviewing third-party drawings/specs,andcontributingto
PCSAsandinvestment-grade proposals. Youllbepartofateamofelectricalengineers,responsiblefordesigningelectricalplantlayouts,switch rooms,substations,cableandequipmentsizing,lightingandcontainmentsystems,andgeneralbuildingservices.
HVdesignexperienceisaplus. In addition,you'llmanageandsupportjuniorengineers,assigning tasks,reviewing work,andensuringprojectdeliverablesaremetontimeandwithinprogramme.
Key Duties:
Electricaldesignworkduringpre-constructionstagesandduringprojectdeliveryasrequiredbythedepartmentsworkload. Responsibleforthetimelyexecutionofelectricaldesigndeliverablesontender/bid projects Daytodaydecisionmakingontendersandprojects.
Providesadvicetointernalstakeholdersandclients Takesaholisticviewintheselectionandapplicationofengineeringconceptsandsolutions Represent Vital Energiattechnicalmeetingswithcustomers ,professionalteamsandcontractorteams Ensureengineeringcalculationsanddrawingsmeetrequiredrobustindustryandlegalstandards Surveyandreportonexistingelectricalinstallations Workwithinmulti-disciplinaryworkwinningteamstodelivertechnicallycomplianttenders Leadonthecoordinationofengineeringservices Engageequipmentvendorsupplychaintoensureelectricalequipmentselectionsarevalidtechnically,specification compliant,valueformoneyandavailablewithinprogramme Haveanawarenessofcostimplicationswithindesign. Assistwitheffectivelydealingwithdesignissuesandminimisingtheirimpact. Abilitytodesignsystemsintheformofcalculations,equipmentselectionandprocessoperation. Liaisingwithexternaldesigners,customers and
Vital
Energisin-houseprojectteams. Compliance with
CDMrequirementsandourinin-housedesignprocesses. Abilitytodesignsystemsintheformofschematics,calculations,equipment selection,detaileddrawingsandprovideinputsforcontroloperatingstrategies. Ensuringcompliancewithlegislationandbestpracticewithcompanyprocedures. Takesaholisticviewintheselectionandapplicationofengineeringconceptsandsolutions Skills/Experience
The Person :
Thesuccessfulcandidateswillideallybequalifiedatdegreelevelorsimilar(HNC/HND),withaminimumofcirca3to5yearsrelevantexperienceworkingforaconsultancyoracontractor.
Theindividualswillhave:
Knowledge of
MSofficeapplicationsword,excel Experience using Trimble Pro Design (Amtech) Goodunderstandingofthelatesteditionofthe
IETWiring
Regulation Soundknowledgeofelectricalbuildingservicesdesign Abilitytoprioritizeownworkloadandworktodeadlines. Sound knowledge&workingapplicationofkeyhealthandsafetyissuesandlegislation. Chairing/facilitationofmeetingskills The Package:
Salary negotiable
DOE Car Allowance Paid Professionalengineeringinstitutions(IET,CIBSEEtc) Contributory Company Pension Scheme Non-contributory death-in-service insurance Employee Assistance Programme 25
DaysHolidayplus8daysbankholidays. Additionalholidaysawardedinlinewithlengthofservice Optiontopurchase/selladditionalholidays Onsitegym/wellbeingcentreatour
Blackburn Head Office Discountedgymmembershipacrossthe
UK Thecompanyisopposedtoallformsofdiscriminationandwillselectforemployment,trainingandpromotiononthebasisofsuitabilityforthejoband/ormerit.
Itiscompanypolicythatnojobapplicantoremployeereceiveslessfavourabletreatmentthananotheronthegroundsofsex,race,colour,age,ethnicornationalorigins,politicalaffiliations,religious beliefs,marital status,physicaldisabilityorisdisadvantagedbyunjustifiableconditionsorrequirements. Applicants must have the unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment , without the need for sponsorship. Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to support visa sponsorship or employ individuals with time-limited permission or conditions attached to their right to work in the UK Noticeto Agencyand Search Firm Representatives :
Vital…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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