Senior Electrical Designer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Avonmouth, Bristol
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£58,000 / year
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Electrical Design CAD Electrical Schematics EN60204-33 EN13849 CE marking Manufacturing Engineering

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Electrical Designer

£50000.00 - £58000.00 per annum

Avonmouth, Bristol

Permanent

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and implement electrical systems and control architectures in line with EN60204-33, EN13849, UL, and CSA standards, including CE marking.
  • Produce high-quality electrical schematics, drawings, and layouts using industry-standard CAD tools (Solid Edge and/or AutoCAD preferred).
  • Work closely with mechanical, software, and firmware engineers to ensure fully integrated system designs.
  • Support engineering management and Lead Engineers with task planning, workload allocation, and delivery against project deadlines.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers within the team, including onboarding and ongoing development support.
  • Ensure engineering outputs are produced in a consistent, compliant format, aligned with company quality systems and regulatory requirements.
  • Act as a technical point of contact for other departments, responding to design queries and information requests.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and optimise resource utilisation.
  • Chair engineering-related meetings and attend cross-functional reviews to communicate progress, risks, and priorities.
  • Promote a collaborative "one-team" culture, supporting other departments where required to ensure consistent engineering delivery.

Education & Qualifications

  • Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status desirable but not essential.

Skills & Experience

  • Strong background in the design of precision electrical and electro-mechanical systems.
  • Broad understanding of manufacturing methods, materials, and production environments.
  • Proven experience working to international standards and regulatory compliance.
  • High level of technical competence in electrical design and CAD software.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a structured environment.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills, with confidence working across disciplines.
  • Sound engineering judgement, decision-making capability, and problem-solving approach.
  • Ability to identify and implement process and system improvements to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
  • Strong understanding of engineering drawing and design best practice.

Why This Role?

This opportunity suits a Senior Electrical Designer who enjoys technical ownership, values team leadership, and wants to influence how engineering is delivered within a growing, forward-thinking organisation.

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