Industrial Electrical Designer

OLG Recruitment are currently looking for an Industrial Electrical Designer for our client located in Stallingborough. This is a long term, contract opportunity. The working window is 7am – 6pm Monday to Friday. Maximum of 9 hours per day – Generally 40 hours but occasional runs of overtime at same rate at busy periods

Office attendance is a requirement, working from home only by exception - Monday to Friday with an early finish on Friday around lunchtime is typical.   

Job Title: Industrial Electrical Designer

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Industrial Electrical Designer. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and well organised candidate to work within an experienced engineering and design team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design industrial electrical installations, including cable containment planning and routing
• Design and the support of distribution systems, including lighting and power circuits
• Work with motor control systems, including direct-on-line starters and variable speed drives
• Produce detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings using CAD software
• Interpret client requirements and technical specifications to develop cost effective design solutions
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant and current UK regulations and standards
• Perform circuit load calculations, cable sizing, and selection of appropriate circuit protection
• Design temporary power solutions, including generator supplies

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Time-served apprenticeship with an approved electrician standard and solid industrial experience
• Knowledge of DCS (Distributed Control Systems) an advantage
• Experience with PLC systems an advantage
• Familiarity with control panel design an advantage
• Working knowledge of CAD software preferably ‘AutoCad’ is an advantage, but training can be given
• Experience with cable calculation software such as Trimble (training can be provided)

Qualifications:

• 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations (latest edition preferred but not essential)

Additional Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Strong understanding of health & safety practices and compliance within industrial environments
• Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding abilities
• Good communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with engineers, clients, and site teams
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in calculations and design work
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and undertake further training where required
• Flexibility to adapt to project requirements and site conditions