Electrical Designer (AutoCAD & Trimble) – Industrial Electrical Contracting
Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
Employment Type: Full‑time, Permanent
Reports to: Director
Salary: Up to £60k depending on experience
Project Values: Up to £1m
Company Turnover: ~£10m
Key Responsibilities
* Design & Drafting: Produce coordinated 2D AutoCAD drawings – GA layouts, cable containment, small power, lighting, earthing/bonding, cable routing and schematics. Generate detail drawings (brackets, supports, penetrations, mounting details) and as‑built records. Maintain drawing registers, revisions and CAD standards.
* Trimble / Digital Layout: Prepare and export Trimble field points; support Trimble layout for set‑out and verification on site (coordinates, tolerances). Collaborate with site engineers to validate layout data and resolve discrepancies.
* Technical Coordination: Interface with client, consultant and contractor models/drawings; manage RFIs and resolve clashes/coordination issues. Review and incorporate vendor/plant data (MCCs, UPS, switchgear, lighting controls, instrumentation, drives, etc.). Support single‑line diagrams, load schedules and cable sizing using company‑adopted tools and standards.
* Standards, Compliance & QA: Design to BS 7671, relevant EN/BS standards and client specs; awareness of CDM responsibilities and safe design principles. Ensure compliance with QA procedures (checklists, self‑checks, peer reviews, redlines) and maintain audit‑ready documentation.
* Project Support: Work with estimators and PMs to develop take‑offs, BOQs and pre‑construction packs. Provide technical support to procurement (specs, submittals) and to site teams (buildability, change control). Attend design reviews, coordination meetings and occasional site visits for surveys, mark‑ups and layout validation.
What You’ll Bring
Essential
* 3‑7+ years’ experience in Electrical Design for contracting in industrial/commercial environments.
* Advanced AutoCAD skills for electrical layouts and schematics – disciplined approach to layers, blocks, XREFS and standards.
* Practical experience with Trimble (MEP / layout / field points) for on‑site set‑out and verification.
* Working knowledge of BS 7671, cable routing/sizing principles and constructability for containment and power systems.
* Strong coordination skills with mechanical/structural disciplines; ability to read and interpret architectural/structural drawings.
* Clear documentation habits: drawing registers, revisions, naming conventions, and as‑built records.
Desirable
* Industrial sector exposure – FMCG, pharma‑lite/utilities, warehousing, energy, food & beverage, water or manufacturing.
* ECS/CSCS card, Trimble ProDesign or similar tools experience.
Qualifications
* HNC/HND or degree in Electrical or Building Services Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
* Demonstrable portfolio of coordinated electrical drawings on live projects.
Key Competencies
* Detail‑focused with a “right‑first‑time” mindset; pragmatic about buildability and programme.
* Strong communicator – able to convert site feedback into drawing updates quickly.
* Organised and accountable – comfortable managing multiple workstreams and deadlines.
* Safety‑conscious – designs reflect safe installation, access/maintenance and lifecycle considerations.
* Curious and improvement‑minded – proposes standard details, libraries and CAD best practices.
Tools & Platforms
* AutoCAD (advanced user)
* Trimble (MEP / Field Points / Layout; Trimble Connect exposure beneficial)
* Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Excel)
What We Offer
* Competitive salary + performance bonus (DOE)
* Pension, 20 days’ holiday + bank holidays
* Professional development & training
* Supportive culture with direct access to decision‑makers in a £10m turnover business
To apply please contact Nathan on (phone number removed) or apply online.
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