Electrical Design Engineer

Job in Warrington, Cheshire, MK46, England, UK

Listing for: Vantage Consulting

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-24

Job specializations:

Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Systems Engineer, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 56000 GBP Yearly GBP 56000.00 YEAR

Electrical Design Engineer

Salary: Up to £56,000 (DOE)

About the Company

Our client is a growing engineering solutions provider delivering innovative automation and control system projects across a range of industrial and manufacturing sectors. With a strong focus on quality, collaboration and employee development, they offer an excellent environment for engineers looking to develop their careers.

About the Role

Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join the engineering team.

Working from the Daresbury office with occasional site visits, you will be responsible for producing high-quality electrical designs for control systems projects. You will work closely with project managers, engineers and customers to deliver technically robust solutions from concept through to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

Produce electrical designs for control systems projects.
Design control panels, LV distribution systems and associated electrical schematics.
Produce Functional Design Specifications (FDS).
Carry out cable sizing and load schedule calculations.
Conduct site surveys to gather design information.
Produce drawings using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or similar software.
Work closely with project teams to ensure designs are delivered on time and within budget.
Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards and client specifications.

Key Requirements

Proven experience in Electrical Design Engineering.
Experience designing control panels and LV distribution systems.
Exposure to MCC design would be advantageous.
Experience producing Functional Design Specifications.
Knowledge of cable sizing and load schedules.
Experience carrying out site surveys.
Proficient with AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or similar CAD packages.
Background within manufacturing, process industries or industrial automation.
Previous Project Engineering experience would also be considered.

Benefits

Salary up to £56,000 (DOE).
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
4% employer pension contribution.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Enhanced family leave.
Quarterly personal development reviews.
Flexible 40‑hour working week.
Supportive and collaborative company culture.

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