Electrical Design Engineer

Murray McIntosh · Maidstone, South East

Electrical Design Engineer at Murray McIntosh, based in Maidstone, South East, paying £400-£475. This is a contract role with hybrid working.

Salary
£400-£475
Location
Maidstone, South East · Hybrid
Contract
Contract
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
17 Nov 2026
Sector
Electrical Engineer

Reference job-page/electrical-design-engineer-bbbh12832

About the role

Electrical Design Engineer (Contract) | Clean Water Projects | Outside IR35Location: South East England / Hybrid Working Contract Type: Contract, Outside IR35 Rate: Up to £475 per day Sector: Water Utilities / Clean WaterAre you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with a background in clean water projects and a passion for delivering complex infrastructure schemes?We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support the delivery of essential clean water projects across the South East.This is an opportunity to work on high-profile water infrastructure programmes, contributing to projects from concept and outline design through to detailed design review and commissioning.Operating within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you'll play a key role in developing and reviewing electrical engineering solutions that ensure the continued delivery of safe, reliable drinking water to local communities.The RoleAs an Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing technical electrical solutions and supporting project delivery across a portfolio of clean water schemes.Key responsibilities include:Developing electrical design solutions for clean water infrastructure projects.Coordinating design activities with process, civil and mechanical engineering teams.Producing and reviewing technical reports, calculations, specifications and drawings.Carrying out checking, review and approval of detailed electrical designs.Evaluating design options and selecting appropriate engineering solutions.Ensuring contractor designs comply with company standards, WIMES specifications, IET Wiring Regulations and relevant legislation.Developing outline and detailed scheme designs.Assisting with programme development, cost estimates and tender documentation.Supporting design reviews and project delivery through key milestones.RequirementsTo be considered for this role, you will have:HNC, HND or Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.Proven experience delivering electrical design work on clean water projects within the UK water sector.Experience producing and reviewing detailed electrical engineering designs.Progress towards Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with the IET is desirable.Strong technical report writing and communication skills.The ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary project team.Detailed knowledge of: PLC systemsHMI systemsVariable Speed Drives (VSDs)Harmonic filtrationIndustrial data networksTelemetry systemsStandby generator systemsProficiency with Microsoft Office applications.What's on OfferPaying up to £475 per dayOutside IR35 contract engagement.Hybrid working arrangement.Exposure to a varied portfolio of clean water projects.Opportunity to contribute across the full project lifecycle.Collaborative engineering environment with experienced technical teams.Long-term infrastructure investment programme.This position would suit an Electrical Design Engineer with water sector experience who is looking to work on technically challenging clean water schemes within a supportive project environment.If you're interested in finding out more, please apply below or get in touch for a confidential discussion.Leon Smith Murray McIntosh

Reference: job-page/electrical-design-engineer-bbbh12832 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via Murray McIntosh

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