Senior Electrical Designer (Pharma Projects)
Location: Cheshire (3 days office-based + 2 days from home)
Contract Type: Full-time | Permanent
Sector: Pharmaceutical
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
The Company
We’re one of the UK’s largest multidisciplinary design and build contractors, with over 100 years of experience delivering value-added engineering solutions across Water, Power, Pharmaceutical, Nuclear, and Food & Beverage sectors.
We support forward-thinking clients with the design and delivery of innovative, sustainable projects—and we’re growing fast.
The Opportunity
We’re seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Designer to join our Cheshire-based projects team. You’ll be a key player in the design and delivery of complex pharmaceutical sector projects, working alongside a multi-discipline team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
This is a hands-on role requiring autonomy, leadership, and clear communication—both with clients and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the design and delivery of electrical systems for pharmaceutical projects
* Develop concept through detailed designs (RIBA Stages 2–4)
* Produce reports, scope of works, layouts, SLDs, earthing diagrams and more
* Conduct site surveys and assess client requirements
* Liaise with clients, equipment suppliers and multi-discipline teams
* Support construction with high-quality technical documentation and drawings
* Seek out and apply innovative engineering and design solutions
* Estimate resources for design activities and contribute to planning
* Work closely with the on-site installation team and attend the office 3 days a week.
* Interface with other disciplines such as Mechanical, Process, HVAC and Civil.
What You’ll Need
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical design, ideally in the pharmaceutical sector
* HNC, Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Engineering-related subject
* Proficiency in LV Distribution, Lighting, Fire Safety Systems, Security Systems, Structured Cabling
* Familiar with CDM 2015 regulations and E&I design best practices
* Ability to deliver 2D and 3D design documentation (layouts, routing, SLDs, etc.)
* Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills
* Experience working through all project phases—from concept to construction support
Software You’ll Be Using
* AutoCAD LT
* Relux / Dialux
* Trimble Pro-Design / Electrical OM
* Navisworks
* Microsoft Office Suite
* Revit (desirable but not essential)
What We Offer
* Competitive salary package
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Pension scheme
* Death in Service Benefit
* Opportunity to buy additional holiday days
* Employee rewards and discounts platform
* Wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme