Russell Taylor
Senior Electrical Engineer
Senior Electrical Engineer at Russell Taylor, based in Warrington, North West England, paying £60,000 - £72,000 per annum. This is a contract role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £60,000 - £72,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · Hybrid
- Location
- Warrington, North West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Electrical Engineer
About 34% above the going rate for electrical engineer
Reference 57558185
About the role
Electrical Engineer
£60,000 - £72,000 | Permanent | Hybrid | 2 Days Working from Home
A career opportunity designed around you
Looking for your next step in electrical engineering? Join a well-established, forward-thinking infrastructure business where you'll work on exciting, technically challenging projects across some of the UK's most important industries.
With a strong focus on safety, innovation and quality, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact while continuing to develop your skills and career.
The Package
•£60,000 - £72,000 salary
• Permanent position
• Hybrid working - 2 days from home
• 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Opportunity to work on major, high-profile UK infrastructure projects
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression
• Collaborative, supportive and respectful working environment
About the Role
Right across infrastructure, there is an ongoing need to maintain, renew and reimagine the systems that keep the UK moving.
You'll join the company, one of the UK's largest multidisciplinary design and build contractors, with over 100 years of industry experience. They deliver next-generation engineering solutions across the Water, Power & Energy, Pharmaceutical, Nuclear, and Food & Beverage sectors.
As an Electrical Engineer, you'll provide electrical engineering design and technical support, helping to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.
You'll be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through to construction support, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated project solutions.
What You'll Be Doing
• Producing high-quality electrical engineering designs and technical documentation
• Providing design and technical support throughout project delivery
• Ensuring designs comply with BS7671, relevant legislation and client specifications
• Designing and supporting LV power systems, switchgear, earthing and lighting
• Working across fire & security systems, structured cabling, UPS and EV charging infrastructure
• Supporting lightning protection and hazardous area installations to BS EN 60079-14
• Coordinating with Mechanical, Process, HVAC and Civil engineering teams
• Working closely with internal teams, clients and subcontractors
• Supporting projects against quality, cost and programme objectives
• Contributing to continuous improvement and innovative engineering solutions
• Providing technical support during construction and project delivery
What You'll Bring
We're looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in UK construction and electrical building services design.
You'll ideally have:
• 5+ years' experience in a relevant electrical design or technical support role
• Proven experience delivering electrical installation designs for major UK projects
• A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Strong knowledge of UK construction projects
• Experience with Electrical Building Services design best practice
• Strong understanding of the design process and associated documentation
• Experience across the full project lifecycle, from concept through detailed design to construction support
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015, including experience undertaking Designer and/or Principal Designer responsibilities
• Chartered status or working towards chartership is desirable
Software Experience
Experience with the following would be advantageous:
• AutoCAD
• Trimble (Amtech) Pro Design Suite
• Electrical OM
• Microsoft Office Suite
Why Join?
This is more than just another engineering role. You'll be joining an organisation delivering essential infrastructure for the future, with the opportunity to work on complex projects across a range of highly regulated and technically demanding sectors.
If you're looking for a role that combines technical challenge, career development, hybrid flexibility and the opportunity to make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to take the next step in your electrical engineering career and please sned your updatd CV even if this is not right for you.
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Reference: 57558185 · Posted 43 minutes ago · Closes 23 Dec 2026 · Listed via Russell Taylor
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