Senior Designer - Electrical

Job Title: Senior Designer
Job Type: Contract
Location: Barrow-in-Furness

Security Clearance Requirements

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, full Security Clearance (SC) is required prior to starting on site. A BPSS check will also be part of the process.

To be eligible, you must:

• Hold or be willing and eligible to obtain SC
• Be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship
• Have lived and worked in the UK continuously for the past 5 years
• Be a sole British national (UK EYES ONLY restriction)

Your Next Engineering Challenge

Our client, a leading in Defence and Security sector, is seeking a Senior Designer - Electrical to join their team on a 6-month contract in Barrow-in-Furness.

In this role, you will focus on 3D modelling and integrating electrical systems, including the compartment integration of electrical equipment within submarines.

Where You'll Make an Impact

As a Senior Designer - Electrical, you'll be responsible for designing submarine electrical areas and constructing detailed Bills of Materials (BoMs).

Reporting to a Project Leader, you will work alongside a diverse team of designers with varying experience levels, contributing your expertise and collaborating to deliver excellence.

Your Key Responsibilities Include:

• Design & Modelling: Use CAD tools to create 3D models of routed electrical systems and integrate equipment such as switchboards and power units.
• Technical Outputs: Develop precise 2D electrical schematics and system diagrams, producing accurate drawings and electronic data to support manufacturing, installation, and testing.
• Collaboration & Integration: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver cohesive, fully integrated designs that meet customer expectations.

The Essentials You'll Need

• Engineering qualification via apprenticeship, formal training, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Strong knowledge of electrical routed systems in 2D and 3D, including compartment integration and engineering standards
• Proficiency with CAD software such as Foran, CADDS5, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Tribon, Siemens NX
• Experienced in producing and setting out comprehensive technical drawing sets
• Skilled with PLM systems like Teamcenter, Database Manager, Windchill
• Submarine or shipbuilding electrical experience preferred, or sharp transferable skills from related industries

How to Join the Team

If you're an experienced Electrical Designer seeking your next challenge in the maritime sector, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Barrow-in-Furness.