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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Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year