Design Engineer (Tendering)

Location: Glasgow, Hybrid/ Flexible options available

Sector: Maritime defence and security technology

Salary: £40-60,000 Plus Excellent Benefits

Job description

An electrical infrastructure business is seeking a skilled Design Engineer to join its team, leading the design and development of electrical infrastructure projects across the UK.

The Design Engineer holds overall responsibility for producing high-quality designs for new electrical infrastructure within their allocated business unit.

Designs must align with client requirements, prioritise safety, compliance, and buildability, and reduce risk wherever practicable (commercial, environmental, and safety). Any residual risks must be clearly captured and communicated to the Project Manager responsible for onsite delivery.

The role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, site assessments, and ensuring projects are delivered to high standards of quality, safety, and compliance with UK regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong grounding in electrical engineering principles and proven experience developing designs for electrical infrastructure projects, including EV-related works.

Essential

Degree in Power / Electrical Engineering (or similar)
Minimum 3 years’ relevant industry experience in electrical design (or design-led roles)
Experience producing EV designs or similar electrical infrastructure designs
Able to manage clients and lead multi-disciplinary teams
Valid UK Driving Licence
Proficient in AutoCAD

Desirable

UK market experience within the last 5 years with a DNO, IDNO or ICP
Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or actively working towards it
Experience using electrical OM software or equivalent (e.g., Amtech)

Key responsibilities

Complete site assessments and gather data to inform design development
Produce feasibility-level design concepts aligned to client requirements and programme constraints
Develop electrical designs for construction projects, including layouts, power requirements, and safety features
Create detailed drawings, schematics, calculations, and specifications
Coordinate with external design partners to integrate architectural, civil, and specialist inputs
Compile full construction design packs combining in-house and partner designs for delivery teams
Provide technical advice and guidance to clients and internal stakeholders
Ensure designs minimise risk across construction, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning/demolition phases
Maintain compliance with statutory, regulatory, client, and industry standards
Support cost and change control through the pre-construction phase, including budget adherence and variation management
Lead effective communication with clients, asset owners, partners, and design stakeholders
Ensure compliance with relevant accreditation schemes and internal governance
Maintain a site-specific risk register and clearly communicate remaining risks to the Project Manager

Benefits

Monthly car allowance
Hybrid and flexible working
35 days annual leave (inclusive of company shutdown days)
Travel subsistence provided
Discretionary company performance bonus
BUPA healthcare (after 6 months)
Salary sacrifice pension scheme (8% total)
Salary sacrifice EV car scheme and charger installation
Salary sacrifice holiday purchase scheme (up to 5 days)
Enhanced family-friendly policies
4pm finish on Fridays
Onsite gym (free usage)
Benefits platform with a wide range of discounts and services
Long service awards

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