Electrical Design Engineer

Why this role stands out

• Long-term stability: contract running until March 2027
• Attractive hourly rate: up to £55/hour (Umbrella)
• Cutting-edge environment: work on major fusion sub-systems and future fusion devices
• High-impact work: directly support enhancements to nationally significant research facilities

Key details

• Role: Electrical Design Engineer
• Location: Culham, Abingdon - 3 days/week on site (non-negotiable)
• IR35: In scope
• Contract length: until 01/03/2027

What you will be doing

• Lead and support design work on major fusion sub-systems from concept through to detailed design
• Take ownership of design aspects for assigned systems/components, including repair, replacement and upgrade activities
• Develop and implement systems for managing design requirements, interfaces and compliance
• Ensure designs are validated and compliant with design standards and manufacturing/assembly/maintenance methods
• Deliver projects to the satisfaction of internal and external customers within agreed constraints
• Produce technical reports, departmental notes and procedures where required
• Complete/supervise detailed design including electrical drawings, BoMs, cable schedules and associated documentation
• Apply value engineering and design-for-manufacture principles throughout the design phases
• Work closely with engineers, technicians, analysts and suppliers, demonstrating strong communication and teamwork

Your background

Essential experience/skills

• Strong C&I experience with a solid electrical engineering background
• Relevant qualification: engineering degree, HND/HNC, Level 4/5 apprenticeship or equivalent with solid experience
• Proven knowledge of UK regulations and EU directives around electrical safety and compliance
• Experience with machinery safety principles and application of BS EN 60204-1
• Ideally some exposure to functional safety and process safety
• Extensive use of AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT to produce electrical documentation
• Understanding of data configuration control
• Ability to carry out exploratory design using first principles
• Proven capability in engineering design plus good working knowledge of manufacturing techniques and engineering materials
• Knowledge of electrical enclosure/control panel manufacturing techniques
• Strong grasp of recognised drawing standards, especially BS EN 61082
• Good communication, technical writing and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Knowledge and application of BS 7671 18th Edition (qualification is an advantage)
• Experience with an electrical CAD package such as Solidworks Electrical (current tool used), EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical

About the environment

You would be joining a highly technical, engineering-driven setting, working on challenging fusion-related systems where safety, reliability and compliance are critical. The role suits someone who enjoys complex design work, clear standards, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver robust, buildable solutions.