Electrical Design Engineer

Why this role stands out

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• Long-term stability: contract running until March 2027
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• Attractive hourly rate: up to £55/hour (Umbrella)
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• Cutting-edge environment: work on major fusion sub-systems and future fusion devices
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• High-impact work: directly support enhancements to nationally significant research facilities
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Key details

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• Role: Electrical Design Engineer
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• Location: Culham, Abingdon - 3 days/week on site (non-negotiable)
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• IR35: In scope
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• Contract length: until 01/03/2027
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What you will be doing

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• Lead and support design work on major fusion sub-systems from concept through to detailed design
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• Take ownership of design aspects for assigned systems/components, including repair, replacement and upgrade activities
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• Develop and implement systems for managing design requirements, interfaces and compliance
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• Ensure designs are validated and compliant with design standards and manufacturing/assembly/maintenance methods
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• Deliver projects to the satisfaction of internal and external customers within agreed constraints
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• Produce technical reports, departmental notes and procedures where required
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• Complete/supervise detailed design including electrical drawings, BoMs, cable schedules and associated documentation
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• Apply value engineering and design-for-manufacture principles throughout the design phases
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• Work closely with engineers, technicians, analysts and suppliers, demonstrating strong communication and teamwork
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Your background

Essential experience/skills

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• Strong C&I experience with a solid electrical engineering background
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• Relevant qualification: engineering degree, HND/HNC, Level 4/5 apprenticeship or equivalent with solid experience
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• Proven knowledge of UK regulations and EU directives around electrical safety and compliance
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• Experience with machinery safety principles and application of BS EN 60204-1
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• Ideally some exposure to functional safety and process safety
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• Extensive use of AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT to produce electrical documentation
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• Understanding of data configuration control
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• Ability to carry out exploratory design using first principles
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• Proven capability in engineering design plus good working knowledge of manufacturing techniques and engineering materials
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• Knowledge of electrical enclosure/control panel manufacturing techniques
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• Strong grasp of recognised drawing standards, especially BS EN 61082
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• Good communication, technical writing and interpersonal skills
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Desirable

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• Knowledge and application of BS 7671 18th Edition (qualification is an advantage)
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• Experience with an electrical CAD package such as Solidworks Electrical (current tool used), EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical
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About the environment

You would be joining a highly technical, engineering-driven setting, working on challenging fusion-related systems where safety, reliability and compliance are critical. The role suits someone who enjoys complex design work, clear standards, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver robust, buildable solutions.