Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Permanent | Full-time | Thrive Personnel

Thrive Personnel is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join a well-established and forward-thinking engineering business on a permanent basis.

This role would suit an experienced electrical design professional looking for a varied position where you'll take the technical lead on complex projects, collaborate across departments, and contribute to a strong engineering culture.

What You'll Be Doing:

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Taking responsibility for the full lifecycle of electrical design — from early concept development through to final delivery and handover.

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Creating and reviewing a wide range of technical documents including electrical schematics, SLDs, cable schedules, P&IDs, I/O lists, and system layouts.

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Working closely with other departments (mechanical, software, and project teams) to ensure integrated, efficient solutions.

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Acting as a mentor to junior team members and sharing best practice.

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Ensuring all work meets current legislation and technical standards such as BS7671 and IEC.

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Liaising with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements and develop tailored solutions.

What We're Looking For:

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A degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

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Proven experience (5+ years) in electrical design, ideally within manufacturing, engineering, or building services.

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Proficiency with AutoCAD, EPLAN, or other electrical CAD tools.

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Strong understanding of LV power distribution, control panel design, and overall system layout.

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Confident communication skills and the ability to lead on technical discussions.

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Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it) would be an advantage.

Why Apply?

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This is a permanent position with genuine opportunities to contribute, grow, and take ownership of high-impact projects.

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The business offers a collaborative work environment with a strong focus on engineering quality and team development.

Additional Perks Include:

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Competitive salary (DOE)

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Generous holiday allowance, with additional time off for long service

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Early finish every Friday

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Company closure over Christmas and New Year

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Paid breaks during the working day

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Free onsite parking and workplace health screenings

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Access to 24/7 virtual GP services for you and close family

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Eye care vouchers and other wellbeing initiatives

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Salary sacrifice options and death in service scheme

Hours:

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Monday to Thursday: 7:30am - 4:00pm

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Friday: 7:30am - 1:00pm
(No weekend working | Closed on all Bank Holidays)