Contract
Senior Electrical Designer
Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
Manchester
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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