42 senior electrical design engineer jobs found

Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Building Services Contract (Outside IR35) Hybrid Watford Office-Based We have a current opportunity for a Contract Senior Electrical Design Engineer on a contract basis. The position will be based in Watford. For further information about this position please apply. About the role: * Projects - spread across a wide range of sectors, though high amount of healthcare projects * Contract Length - 6 months (can be extended) * Location - Watford Requirements: * Experience working on complex projects * Experience working for a building services consultancy/contractor * Have experience leading/coordinating a team On offer is an excellent contract rate of between £45 - £50p/h for the successful applicant. This is an Outside IR35 assignment. About Energi People Energi People is a highly specialised recruitment consultancy with a strong foothold in the global built environment sector for over 20 years. We excel in connecting technical...

Systems V&V Engineer 12 month contract Can be based in Stevenage or Bristol Offering up to £85ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with SysML or Rhapsody? Do you have hands-on experience with DOORS and DOORS NG? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you! As the Systems V&V Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry! Due to the nature of what you will be working on, you will be required to obtain MOD security clearance. You will be involved in: Test Strategy & Development: Defining test requirements, creating test plans, scoping frontend activities with the customer ensuring that requirements are met and understood System Validation: Overseeing...

Systems V&V Engineering Specialist Initial 12-months Bristol or Stevenage, 2 days onsite per week SC (can start on BPSS) up to £85ph, UMB, inside IR35 Our Test & Evaluation team are looking for a V&V Systems Engineering Specialist to operate with a high-level of technical responsibility for the entire lifecycle of our product, ranging from design and development to qualification and deployment. A specialist will bridge the gap between design and production, ensuring that complex, high-reliability systems meet our requirements. Key Responsibilities Test Strategy & Development: Defining test requirements, creating test plans, scoping front end activities with the customer ensuring that requirements are met and understood with the best efficiency maintained for deliveries. System Validation: Overseeing or supporting the qualification and acceptance of test equipment, ensuring it is robust, compliant, and accurate. Analysis & Troubleshooting: Analysing test...

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Waste Water Location: Salford Duration: 12-Month Contract Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35)  Tier 1 water client is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the delivery of key projects within the United Utilities Water framework. This role offers the opportunity to work on essential water infrastructure schemes, contributing technical expertise across design and delivery phases in a collaborative project environment. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring mechanical solutions are developed efficiently, safely, and in line with industry standards, while supporting the wider engineering team and project objectives.   Key Responsibilities ·Take ownership of mechanical design delivery across multiple water sector projects ·Guide and mentor engineers, ensuring consistent technical quality and output ·Develop scopes of work, technical specifications, and support procurement activities ·Contribute to planning and programme...

Our client in the Northeast is looking for a HV Project Engineer. As the HV & MV Project Engineer is responsible for the safe, compliant, and timely delivery of high-voltage and medium-voltage electrical projects. This includes the design coordination, planning, execution, commissioning, and handover of electrical infrastructure works in line with statutory, contractual, and safety requirements. Key Responsibilities * Manage HV and MV electrical projects from design through to commissioning and handover * Support development of project scope, programmes, budgets, and risk assessments * Coordinate internal teams, contractors, DNOs/IDNOs, ICPs, and other stakeholders * Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards Review and approve HV/MV designs, calculations, protection settings, and drawings * Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g. ENA, IEC, BS, HSG, Electricity at Work Regulations) * Oversee installation of...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Water Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Location: Hemel Hempstead Contract: Permanent, Full Time Hours: 40 hours per week The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to play a key technical leadership role within a growing design team, delivering mechanical engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater treatment projects. You will take ownership of the full mechanical design lifecycle - from concept development through to project completion - ensuring all solutions meet regulatory, safety, environmental, and client requirements. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will support the delivery of fully integrated designs, carry out technical reviews and risk assessments, and provide specialist input during procurement, installation, and commissioning. In addition, you will act as a mentor to junior engineers, helping to build technical capability while promoting innovation, quality,...

Type: Contract (6 – 12 month) The Opportunity We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Aviation team, supporting the design and delivery of Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) facilities and associated infrastructure. You will play a key role in delivering complex, multidisciplinary aviation projects, working alongside experts in building services, sustainability, energy, BIM, and other specialist disciplines. This is an opportunity to contribute to technically challenging projects while shaping next-generation, low-carbon aviation facilities. Key Responsibilities * Lead the electrical design and coordination for aviation and MRO projects * Deliver projects across all stages: feasibility, concept, detailed design, construction, commissioning, and handover * Collaborate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery * Prepare and review technical specifications, reports, and electrical design...

Responsibilities: • Collaborate with a small, dynamic team of engineers to develop advanced control systems and full vessel control systems for hybridisation, electrification and foiling flight control in the marine industry. • Utilize Matlab Simulink as the primary tool for designing, modelling, and simulating control systems. • Specify and select appropriate systems, sensors, and actuators for integration into control systems. • Develop, test, and optimise control algorithms for efficient and precise vessel performance. • Conduct system analysis, modelling, and simulation to ensure control system functionality and performance meet project requirements. • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, and software engineers, to ensure seamless integration of control systems into overall vessel designs. • Provide technical support and troubleshooting expertise during the implementation and testing phases of control systems. Requirements: •...

Are you an Electrical Project Engineer with at least 10 years experience in Grid Transmission and renewable power projects? If so, please read on... Role Summary: Lead the engineering delivery of renewable energy projects from concept to commissioning across HV/MV/LV systems. Ensure designs are compliant, buildable, and cost-effective while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and supporting project execution. Key Skills & Responsibilities Required: 10+ years in Electrical Project Engineering (renewables preferred) Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering Experience working with UK grid operators (DNO/TNO) Proven track record delivering infrastructure or energy projects End-to-end engineering ownership (design ? construction ? commissioning ? handover) Strong knowledge of HV/MV/LV systems, including grid connections (DNO/TNO interfaces) Experience with Protection & Control, SCADA, and OEM integration Ensure compliance with UK/European standards (BS...

We are hiring 6x SQD Engineers on a 24 month fixed term contract. Please note we will consider locations in Bicester & Woking. Please see commodities below: 3 x ICE Propulsion 1x Composites 2x Electrical Propulsion As part of McLaren Automotive’s multi-propulsion strategy and ongoing growth, we are strengthening our Supplier Quality & Development (SQD) team. This role will focus on managing suppliers for powertrain components, ensuring that high quality, delivery, and reliability standards are met across new and existing vehicle programmes. What to Expect Operating primarily from the UK with a global remit, you will support suppliers throughout the product lifecycle—from sourcing and industrialisation to series production—ensuring successful launches and ongoing performance. This role is supplier-facing and hands-on, with responsibilities including process feasibility, quality planning, and issue resolution. . What You'll Do * Conduct thorough assessments of new...

We are hiring 11x Senior SQD Engineers on a 24 month fixed term contract. Please note we will consider locations in Bicester & Woking. Please see commodities below: 3 x Body in White & Stampings 2x Chassis 1x Exteriors 1x Interiors 2x ICE Propulsion 1x Electrical Propulsion 1x Composites As part of McLaren Automotive's continued growth and its multi-propulsion strategy, we are expanding our Supplier Quality & Development (SQD) team. Strengthening the global SQD function will enhance collaboration with suppliers worldwide and reinforce the delivery of robust quality standards across both new and existing vehicle programmes. What to Expect As a Senior Supplier Quality & Development Engineer, you will take ownership of suppliers within the specific commodity area, managing a global supply base for a variety of components/systems. You will manage these suppliers across the full lifecycle—from sourcing and industrialisation through to series...

Senior Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer Leading Engineering Solutions Provider | Hybrid | Long-term Contract | Outside IR35 | Competitive Rate | Current SC Clearance Required | Electrical Infrastructure Experience Essential The Opportunity We're recruiting a Senior Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer to join a leading defence engineering solutions provider. You'll deliver EC&I design across complex defence infrastructure projects, bringing substantial experience in electrical systems design from either critical infrastructure environments (datacentres, utilities, healthcare facilities) or defence and nuclear backgrounds. Contract Details: Outside IR35 | Competitive rate | Hybrid working (2 days on-site every fortnight) | 9-day working fortnight | Current SC clearance essential This role suits experienced EC&I professionals who understand how to design robust electrical systems in demanding, highly-regulated environments....

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer to support a portfolio of National Grid infrastructure projects. The role involves leading the civil and structural design elements for substation, overhead line, and other transmission‑related assets, ensuring compliance with National Grid's technical specifications and governance processes. This is an Outside IR35 contract position, offering hybrid working with on‑site collaboration. Key Responsibilities Lead and produce civil and structural designs for National Grid transmission projects (substations, foundations, compounds, cable routes, OHL works, access roads, drainage, etc.). Ensure all designs comply with National Grid TP / TS standards and relevant industry codes (BS EN, Eurocodes). Prepare design calculations, sketches, reports, specifications, and technical documentation. Manage design risk assessments and contribute to CDM compliance. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical, geotechnical,...

️ Lead MEICA Commissioning Engineer | Clean Water Projects | Affinity Water Region Outside IR35 | Long-Term AMP8 Programme Leadership Role | Commissioning Strategy | Team Management Some commissioning roles are about witnessing tests and signing paperwork. This one is about leading people, driving standards, and bringing structure to projects before problems ever reach site. A leading Tier 1 contractor delivering clean water projects across the Affinity Water region is looking for a Lead MEICA Commissioning Engineer to oversee commissioning delivery across a portfolio of schemes typically ranging from £5m–£10m. While the individual projects may not be mega-projects, they need someone who has operated at that level before. Someone who understands what “good” looks like on major infrastructure programmes and can bring that level of leadership, planning, coordination, and control into a growing AMP8 delivery environment. This is a role for a true commissioning leader — somebody...

️ MEICA Lead x 2 – Major AMP8 Scheme | Oxfordshire | Winsor Corridor Outside IR35 | £475–£550 per day | Long-Term Project Tier 1 Contractor | Major Water Infrastructure Scheme Some freelance roles are there to fill a gap. This one is there because the project genuinely needs someone strong enough to lead it. A leading Tier 1 contractor has secured a major AMP8 water scheme in the Oxfordshire region and is looking for a MEICA Lead to take ownership of delivery across a complex live project environment. They’re looking for someone who can do more than sit in progress meetings and update spreadsheets. They need somebody who understands how MEICA packages actually come together on site and someone comfortable managing technical issues, driving subcontractors, coordinating commissioning activities, and keeping momentum when programmes tighten up. You’ll be heavily involved from delivery through to completion, working alongside senior operational teams on one of the region’s key AMP8...

Senior RF Engineer Edinburgh 12-month contract Paying up to £80p/h (Inside IR35) The Opportunity Our client is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to join a leading defence technology organisation developing cutting-edge radar systems for modern fighter aircraft and advanced maritime and airborne surveillance platforms. Key Responsibilities As an RF/Microwave Engineer, you will: Support the full hardware lifecycle from system concept through design, prototyping, test, verification, integration, and production support. Develop high-quality RF PCB and module designs using modern microwave technologies. Create test prototypes to validate and verify designs. Carry out detailed design activities from requirements capture through to verification. Produce and maintain clear technical documentation and reports under configuration management. Prepare manufacturing data packs and support subcontractors and manufacturing teams. Work closely with systems, electronics and test engineers to...

Role Overview We are seeking a Lead Engineer to guide a multidisciplinary team of designers and engineers, collaborating closely with bid managers to prepare proposals for High Voltage AC & DC substations, offshore wind farms, battery energy storage systems, and green hydrogen production projects-supporting the broader Green Energy Transition. This position requires a dynamic and motivated individual with strong knowledge of the tendering and bid process, as well as a deep understanding of relevant markets and customer value drivers that support successful bidding strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive technical expertise in high-voltage AC substation design and primary plant, along with an understanding of protection and control systems, SCADA, OT cybersecurity, telecommunications, metering, current and voltage transformer specifications, and substation integration. Key Responsibilities Lead preparation of bid submissions for opportunities related to...

Senior Mechanical Engineer Basildon, Essex (1 day/week on site) £53ph (Inside IR35) Initial 6 month contract **Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals for this role** We are currently looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Precision Guidance Integrated Project Team (IPT), working on equipment for the next generation of Missile Seeker Programmes. What you'll do as a Senior Mechanical Engineer: Support senior members of staff in the delivery of technical solutions on critical Business Programmes. Generation of mechanical solutions to relevant company and international standards. Design of engineering solutions taking into account all requirements including product quality, safety, reliability, testability, sustainability, etc. Mechanical engineering detailed design, including numerical calculations, tolerance studies, etc. Produce Manufacturing Data Packs in line with BS8888 including appropriate application of GD&T. Generate BoM within approve PLM...

Job title: EC&I Senior Project Engineer Job Type: Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: ASAP Duration: 12 Month Pay rate: Depends on experience Location: Malton Hybrid/Remote Working: Onsite Hours of work: 37 hours Role information: A senior-level engineer responsible for delivering safe, compliant, and effective engineering solutions for complex industrial projects. The role involves leading the engineering aspects of projects from concept through to commissioning and handover, ensuring all work meets technical standards, safety regulations, and stakeholder requirements. * Define project requirements and develop engineering solutions * Produce and approve technical specifications and design * Manage and oversee detailed design and contractor work * Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards * Support project planning, execution, and risk management * Supervise construction, commissioning, and final handover * Maintain configuration control...

Project Engineer (Aseptic Pharma Manufacturing Environment) Westport, Co. Mayo. Ireland Who We are: NIRAS Ireland provides Project Management, Engineering Design, and Project resourcing services to the Pharmaceutical and Life Science Sectors. As a company we specialize in the design and delivery of process-driven projects across Ireland and internationally. Opportunity We are now recruiting a Process Project Engineer to join our client’s high performing Engineering team in Westport Co. Mayo. Successful candidate will join a team of 6, reporting to Sr. Manager and be responsible for a portfolio of small-large sized projects (20K to 15 million) related to new equipment/technologies and/or upgrades. Cross-functional role - Will support Operations, EHS and Quality departments and be responsible for 5-6 projects at any one time – from cradle to grave. Projects may include installation of automated packaging lines or other equipment onsite; overseeing / securing funding, selection...