16 senior electrical design engineer jobs found in London

Role: Freelance Senior Electrical Design Engineer (MEP)- £45 - £50 Per Hour The role involves leading the electrical design and delivery of complex building services projects across a range of sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare, education, and mixed-use developments. You will take technical ownership of projects, mentor junior engineers, and work closely with clients and the wider design team to deliver high-quality, compliant, and sustainable solutions. Responsibilities: Electrical Design & Technical Leadership * Lead the electrical design of building services systems including LV power distribution, lighting and emergency lighting, small power, earthing and bonding, fire alarm, data/telecoms, and security systems * Prepare and review detailed calculations, specifications, reports, and technical drawings * Undertake and review load assessments, fault level calculations, and cable sizing * Provide technical input from concept through detailed...

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a well-established building services consultancy in London on an contract basis outside IR35. This hybrid role will involve working as part of a multidisciplinary building services engineering team, supporting the delivery of electrical design solutions across a range of building projects. The successful Electrical Design Engineer will contribute to the development of electrical building services designs, technical documentation and coordinated BIM models. This role is based in the London office with hybrid working available, offering the chance to work on high-quality building services projects alongside experienced engineers and consultants. Key Responsibilities · As an Electrical Design Engineer, your responsibilities will include: · Producing electrical building services designs for a variety of building projects · Developing electrical schematics, layouts and...

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a well-established building services consultancy in London on an contract basis outside IR35. This hybrid role will involve working as part of a multidisciplinary building services engineering team, supporting the delivery of electrical design solutions across a range of building projects. The successful Electrical Design Engineer will contribute to the development of electrical building services designs, technical documentation and coordinated BIM models. This role is based in the London office with hybrid working available, offering the chance to work on high-quality building services projects alongside experienced engineers and consultants. Key Responsibilities · As an Electrical Design Engineer, your responsibilities will include: · Producing electrical building services designs for a variety of building projects · Developing electrical schematics, layouts and...

Senior Electrical Design Engineer / Senior Electrical Engineer - CONTRACT Outside IR35 Surrey, UK Shape the Future of Clean Energy ARCA Resourcing is partnering with a pioneering clean energy technology company developing next-generation integrated power solutions. As part of a rapidly growing engineering team, we have a requirement for a Senior Electrical Design contractor to work on highly advanced electrical systems that are driving the future of sustainable power. We’re looking for a talented Senior Electrical Engineer / Senior Electrical Design Engineer with strong industrial electrical design expertise and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges. The Role You’ll conduct electrical engineering activities across innovative, high-impact projects — taking concepts from feasibility and architecture through to integration, testing, commissioning, and operational support. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you’ll collaborate with engineers and scientists to...

Senior HV Cable System Design Engineer Location: Epsom, Birmingham, Leeds or Glasgow (Flexible / UK-wide working) Rate: £60 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Minimum 12 months Start: ASAP IR35: Inside IR35 We are recruiting for an experienced Senior HV Cable System Design Engineer to join a leading engineering organisation delivering major transmission and infrastructure projects across the UK. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in supporting both technical delivery and business growth activities. Key Responsibilities: Lead and support onshore and offshore HV Cable FEED and detailed design activities. Support business development, client engagement and bid/proposal preparation. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers and project stakeholders. Carry out site visits where required. Mentor and support junior engineers. Requirements: Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. Strong experience in HV cable system design, manufacture,...

Senior Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer Locations: Birmingham, Epsom, Glasgow or Leeds Rate: £60 per hour IR35: Inside IR35 Duration: Minimum 12 Months We are recruiting multiple Senior Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineers to support major UK transmission and distribution projects. The role will focus on FEED and Detailed Design for HV substations across large-scale energy infrastructure programmes. Key Responsibilities Deliver and reviewHV Primary Plant designs including: HV layouts and elevations Earthing designs Busbar calculations Maintenance access drawings Technical specifications for HV plant equipment Provide technical leadership on FEED and Detailed Design projects. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers and subcontractors. Support technical reviews, tenders and client meetings. Attend design reviews and site visits where required. Requirements Strong experience in HV Primary Plant / Substation design. Transmission or...

Locations: Surrey, Birmingham, Leeds or Glasgow Contract Length: Minimum 12 Months Start Date: ASAP Rate: £60 per hour IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Hours: Up to 40 hours per week Expenses: Available Security Clearance: Vetting Level C Required Working Arrangement: Flexible / UK Wide Travel Required Our market leading client is currently recruiting for a Senior HV Cable System Design Engineer to join their consultancy supporting major transmission and infrastructure projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of an expanding HV Cables team, working on complex and high-profile onshore and offshore transmission projects within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. The Role As a Senior HV Cable System Design Engineer, you will lead and support HV cable FEED and detailed design activities while also contributing to the wider growth of the business through client engagement, proposal preparation, and mentoring...

Senior Architect Engineer Architectural engineering and design aspects for Detailed Engineering, EPC and FEED projects: Oil & Gas and Process Plants Projects in UK and overseas Green Energy and Biofuels Projects in UK and overseasDeliverables Architectural / Buildings Design Philosophy Architectural / Buildings Sketches, 3D Models (Revit) and Drawings – Plans, Elevations, Sections, Details, Schedules, Site Plans, Composite Elevations Buildings List / Matrix Architectural Specifications Architectural Technical Reports and Scopes of Work Preparation of MTO’s Review and checking of engineering deliverables Inputs to architectural drawings and 3D models prepared by others Above, as applicable to oil and gas project buildings, typically (but not limited to) Control Buildings, Electrolyser Buildings, Electrical Buildings / Substations, Instrument Buildings, Compressor / Turbine Buildings, process / clad industrial structures, Pump Houses, Shelters etcDuration of Assignment 6-12...

Senior Electrical Engineer Location - Bedfordshire We are recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer who will be leading electrical specialist on the project, establishing inspection and test plans, attending tests, engaging with the commissioning team, and providing all documentation required for handover. Responsibilities - Leading electrical engineering from inception to completion, liaising with client engineering and operational staff - Ascertaining preliminary and detailed design requirements and developing practical solutions - Coordinating with suppliers, specialist subcontractors, and in-house teams to ensure seamless delivery - Taking overall responsibility for profit and loss on contracts, including completion of all project-specific reports - Compiling final contract documentation for client closeout, including as-built drawings, test sheets, and operation and maintenance manuals Requirements - You have a strong understanding of the water and wastewater...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Water AMP8 Location: Maidstone, Kent (flexible hybrid) Job type: Long‑term Contract (Outside IR35) A leading water client is seeking an experienced mechanical design engineer to support long‑term capital delivery programmes. This client‑side position covers the full project lifecycle including feasibility, optioneering, detailed design, construction and commissioning. Responsibilities Lead mechanical engineering design activities from feasibility through to commissioning on clean water infrastructure projects. Produce and review detailed mechanical designs, calculations, specifications, reports and drawings for treatment plant assets, pumped systems, pipework and chemical dosing equipment. Carry out and validate hydraulic calculations, including pump sizing, system curves, head loss assessments and surge considerations. Ensure design outputs comply with client standards, WIMES, CDM requirements and relevant industry legislation. Coordinate...

Senior Electrical Engineer Contract Outside IR35 Aldermaston; minimum 3 days per week on site Do you currently hold active DV clearance and have experience delivering electrical projects within highly regulated environments? We're working with a major engineering programme supporting long term sustainment works on a secure nuclear site. This role would suit an Electrical Project Engineer or Electrical Construction Engineer with a strong construction and site delivery background rather than pure design. What's in it for you? Long term programme work on critical infrastructure projects Flexible hybrid setup; minimum 3 days on site 9 day fortnight Potential for outside IR35 contract engagement High level, technically challenging environment What will you be doing? Supporting electrical installation and construction activities on site Managing delivery of sustainment and upgrade projects Coordinating contractors and site activities over the barrier Ensuring works are completed...

MEICA Site Manager Clean Water Project – Surrey Start Date: End of June Contract Position Sector: Clean Water / Water Infrastructure Overview We are seeking an experienced MEICA Site Manager to oversee a clean water infrastructure project in Surrey. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring safety, quality, compliance, and technical delivery across Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation disciplines. Key Responsibilities * Manage daily site activities, ensuring all works are delivered safely, on time and to specification * Oversee MEICA installation, commissioning and quality assurance processes * Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and on-site personnel * Chair and contribute to site progress meetings * Ensure compliance with project RAMS, health & safety requirements, and water industry standards * Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks and ensure site documentation is kept up to date *...

RLE International is working on behalf of their Essex based Automotive Client, who are currently looking for a Functional Safety Systems Engineer to support their team. Position Description: Rate: £29.59 (via Umbrella PAYE) – increasing to £38.38 after 12 weeks under AWR’s (Agency Worker Regulations) Our client is seeking a Functional Safety Systems Engineer to join their core team in the Essex. You will be a key player in ensuring complex, distributed technologies including powertrain, infotainment, and active safety meet the highest safety standards. Using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), you will bridge the gap between research and production, turning "what if" into "what’s next." As a key member of an exciting team leading Functional Safety activities in Product Development, this role involves working with technology subject matter experts to conduct Functional Safety analysis using efficient model-based systems engineering (MBSE / SysML) tools. Additionally, you will...

Location: Crawley Contract Length: 9-12 months (Likely to be a rolling contract) IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Start Date: ASAP   Our market leading client is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join their organisation within the power and utilities sector on a long-term contract basis. This role will focus on producing designs up to 132kV across the DNO network, with a strong emphasis on primary substations and protection & control systems. This is a hybrid contract role (3 days in office, 2 from home). This position falls OUTSIDE IR35. A standard D&A medical and site pass is required.   The Role   As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality electrical designs for HV infrastructure projects, supporting network upgrades and new connections across the DNO environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong 132kV design experience who is looking to work on technically challenging projects...

Civil Design Engineer | Water AMP 8 Contract: Long‑term, Outside IR35 Location: Chatham, Kent (Flexible Hybrid) Our client in water is seeking an experienced Civil Design Engineer to support the design and delivery of infrastructure and non‑infrastructure projects across a broad programme of work. This long‑term contract offers the opportunity to play a key role in developing, reviewing, and coordinating civil engineering designs within a fast‑paced, essential services environment. Hybrid working is available, with regular presence required at the Chatham office. Key Responsibilities Produce, review, and develop civil engineering designs for water and wastewater infraastructure Prepare design calculations, technical drawings, and specifications in line with industry and regulatory standards Support feasibility assessments, optioneering, and early‑stage technical input Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including process, mechanical, electrical, and delivery...

Job Opportunity: Electrical Engineer - PLC Engineer (Water Sector) Location: Central England/East Anglia Rate: up to £60an hour Contract Duration: 6 - 12 months Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer with a passion for automation and control systems? We're seeking a talented PLC Engineer to join our team on a key project in the water sector. If you're driven, technically skilled, and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity could be for you. Key Responsibilities: ·Develop Functional Design Specifications from customer control philosophies. ·Program, Test, and Commission PLC & HMI code to ensure flawless operations. ·Collaborate with Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi PLC & HMI systems (experience preferred but not essential). ·Work with SCADA systems (experience preferred but not essential). ·Deliver high-quality projects for UK Water Authorities, with the option to leverage a strong automation or process background if water-specific...