Our client are experts at transforming commercial space. With over 20 years’ experience operating in the fast-paced and dynamic retail sector, the business provides a true end-to-end service; from store construction and consolidation to fixture procurement, projects, and mechanical & electrical installation.
Outline of role
The company is keen to secure the services of an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join the MEP Design Team. This role is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems and solutions across a range of retail display, shopfitting, and bespoke manufacturing projects.
Working closely with project managers, production teams, customers, and suppliers, you will ensure that electrical designs are safe, compliant, cost-effective, and delivered to the highest quality standards. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative retail environments and play a key role in bringing concepts to life.
Main responsibilities
- Design and develop electrical systems and wiring solutions for retail fixtures, displays, and bespoke manufacturing projects.
- Produce detailed electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Ensure all designs comply with relevant electrical regulations, standards, and safety requirements.
- Carry out electrical calculations, specifications, and component selection.
- Liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to understand project requirements and provide technical support.
- Support the development and testing of prototypes and new product designs.
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and suitable for production.
- Troubleshoot design and technical issues throughout project lifecycles.
- Manage design changes and maintain accurate engineering documentation.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance product performance, quality, and efficiency.
- Provide technical guidance during installation, commissioning, and project delivery phases where required.
Knowledge and experience required
- Proven experience in electrical design engineering within a manufacturing, engineering, retail fit-out, shopfitting, or building services related environment.
- Strong understanding of electrical design principles, components, and systems.
- Experience producing electrical schematics and technical drawings using CAD software.
- Knowledge of relevant UK electrical regulations and industry standards.
- Experience working on bespoke or customer-specific engineered solutions.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and design for manufacture principles.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
- Experience of LED lighting systems, low-voltage electrical products, or retail display solutions would be advantageous.
Skills required
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organisational and project management abilities.
- Commercial awareness with the ability to balance innovation, quality, and cost.
- Proficiency in engineering design software and Microsoft Office applications.
- A proactive and continuous improvement mindset.
Qualifications
- Degree, HND, HNC, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Relevant electrical engineering certifications or professional membership (such as IET) would be advantageous.
- Demonstrable experience in electrical design engineering may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- A day’s ‘birthday leave’ to be taken within your birthday month
- Opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday
- Opportunity for hybrid working
- Ability to participate in the Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme
- Ability to participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Healthshield cash plan with discounts on high street stores
- Free external financial advice – offering support for mortgages, pensions and insurances
- Enhanced family friendly pay
- Free tea, coffee and fruit on all sites