Senior Electrical Design Engineer in Wolverhampton

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Senior Electrical Design EngineerLocation: Wolverhampton (Hybrid Working)Salary: Up to £60,000 + PackageHours: 37 per week (flexible bands and core hours)About the Senior Electrical Design Engineer RoleWe are seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our team in Wolverhampton.You will lead electrical design work packages and manage a team of engineers delivering complex engineering solutions from concept through to handover.Projects typically involve large-scale, high-integrity machinery and process systems for highly regulated environments, covering full lifecycle design, integration, and commissioning.These include advanced control systems, automation solutions, and safety-critical instrumentation for major Energy, Research & Defence Infrastructure and process facilities.Key Responsibilities of Senior Electrical Design EngineerInterpret design input requirements into fit-for-purpose solutionsDeliver projects within allocated budgets and timescalesDay-to-day management of the electrical design teamSupervise, verify, and produce design deliverables including schematics, GA drawings, cable schedules, and calculationsProduce control panel designs including General Arrangements, detailed drawings, schematic diagrams, interlock diagrams for PLC & HMI hardware, motor starters & drives, safety circuits, instrumentation, and power distributionCoordinate with other engineering disciplines and liaise with manufacturing, testing, and commissioning teamsEnsure compliance with UK H&S legislation and relevant standardsParticipate in HAZOP and design reviewsManage design change control and contract variationsProduce key technical documentation including FDS, software documentation, technical files, O&M manuals, spares lists, and test documentationWhat We're Looking For in a Senior Electrical Design EngineerHNC, HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar)Extensive electrical design engineering experiencePrior experience managing and leading design teamsProficient in AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical and MS OfficeKnowledge of British/European standards and IEC 61508 (advantageous)Ability to gain UK Security ClearanceCommitment to professional development - Chartership support providedSalary & Benefits for Senior Electrical Design EngineerUp to £69k starting salaryHybrid & flexible workingPension: 5% employer / 5% employee + Death in Service (3 salary)25 days annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy/sell up to 5 additional daysAccrue up to 5 extra days for authorised extra hoursMembership fees paidCommutable FromEasily accessible from Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Telford, Dudley, Walsall, Cannock, Stafford, and surrounding areas.Why Join Us?We are committed to continued investment in engineering excellence and the professional development of our people. You'll benefit from structured career progression, ongoing training, and support to achieve Chartership, ensuring your skills stay at the forefront of industry standards. Apply NowIf you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career, click Apply todayDesired Skills and ExperienceElectrical 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 MCC SchematicTo find out more about Progressive please visitTPBN1_UKTJ