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Senior Electrical Designer

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
Manchester
money-bag £45 - £50/hour Outside IR35
Posted: 18 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 18 October 2026
Ref: 225623995

Senior Electrical Designer - Nuclear


Rate: Up to -50.00 per hour (Inside or Outside IR35)
Location: Manchester - Hybrid (2-3 days per week in the office)
Contract: Initial 12 months, view to extend
Sector: Nuclear - Uranium Enrichment
Start: ASAP



The Opportunity


We are recruiting for a Senior Electrical Designer to support a major UK nuclear programme focused on uranium enrichment.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will report to the Project Lead Engineer and be responsible for delivering safe, practical and high-quality electrical design solutions.



Key Responsibilities

  • Produce electrical design deliverables including SLDs, schematics, cable schedules, material take-offs, BCDs and equipment/cable routing layouts.
  • Develop and review electrical designs in accordance with project, company and industry standards.
  • Produce and check drawings in line with company procedures.
  • Undertake 3D modelling using software such as AVEVA E3D, Navisworks, Revit or similar.
  • Liaise with other engineering disciplines to coordinate designs and resolve technical issues.
  • Provide technical input throughout the design and project lifecycle.
  • Ensure safety, quality and risk management are at the forefront of all design activities.


Requirements

  • 10+ years'' relevant electrical design experience, ideally within nuclear, energy or another highly regulated sector.
  • ONC/OND, HNC/HND or equivalent electrical engineering/design qualification.
  • Strong CAD experience, with 3D modelling capability highly desirable.
  • Good knowledge of LV electrical design and installation requirements.
  • Experience producing electrical design documentation and drawings.
  • Good understanding of UK electrical legislation, standards and nuclear design requirements.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
  • Security Clearance: Candidates must hold or be able to achieve the required level of security clearance.

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