4 Electrical Designer jobs in the United Kingdom

Location : Hemel Hempstead (hybrid - 2-3 x a week from the office)

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About BPA:

At BPA, we are at the forefront of the hydrocarbon transport and storage industry, proudly owned 50/50 by BP and Shell—two of the world's leading oil majors. With around 180 dedicated professionals across the UK, we play a vital role in “Keeping the UK Moving 24/7/365” by operating a variety of onshore facilities and provide our renowned operational and engineering consultancy services worldwide. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our lively membership in key industry bodies and our adherence to internationally accredited standards.

What's the Job About?

We are seeking an experienced Electrical CAD Designer to join our Drawing Office team, producing accurate and compliant engineering documentation for multidisciplinary projects in line with BPA standards and industry best practices.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Create detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, single-line diagrams and panel layouts. This includes LV and HV single-line diagrams, starter circuits for various pump types, cable block diagrams, cable schedules, cable routing layouts, and termination schedules.
• Design power distribution, lighting systems, control panels and circuit layouts using AutoCAD.
• Review and interpret drawing requirements from Project Engineers to align with project objectives.
• Create preliminary sketches, flow sheets, layouts, material take-offs, schedules, and detailed drawings with supporting documentation.
• Verify design criteria and prepare detailed, accurate designs including sizing requirements and essential information for drawings.
• Conduct site visits, take precise measurements, and perform surveys to support design accuracy.
• Estimate working hours for drawing production and manage time effectively to stay within project budgets.
• Maintain and update Site Master drawings post-project, ensuring accurate records of site surveys.
• Deliver finished designs in line with industry standards, latest electrical design codes, and best practice.
• Critically review engineers’ designs, applying expertise and safety considerations to optimize solutions.

What You’ll Need:

• Demonstrated experience preparing accurate electrical drawings and design documentation, ideally for oil, gas, or related industries such as water, nuclear.
• Proven ability to produce:
• LV and HV single-line diagrams
• Starter circuits for different pump types
• Cable block diagrams and cable schedules
• Cable routing and termination schedules
• Designs compliant with the latest electrical design codes and standards (e.g., BS7671, IEC standards)
• Skilled in CAD software, ideally AutoCAD, Vault, 3D Plant, and Point Cloud, to produce high-quality technical drawings.
• Confident user of MS Word and Excel to support project documentation and reporting.
• Knowledgeable in site surveying, data collection techniques, and comfortable working with Ordnance Survey maps.
• Full, valid UK driving licence for site visits and project travel.

Salary - £36,000-£42,000

What’s on Offer

• Generous Holiday Entitlement: 28 days (FTE) plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
• Private Medical Cover: Enjoy comprehensive Vitality private medical insurance, with added rewards for healthy living and fitness activities.
• Generous Pension Scheme: Our company contribution ranges from 6% to 12%, with a minimum employee contribution of just 2%.
• Life Insurance: Benefit from coverage at 4 times your annual salary.
• Annual Bonus: Earn up to 12% of your salary based on company performance, with an additional 6% for standout performers.
• Annual Party: Celebrate with us at our company-sponsored event which includes an overnight stay for you and your guest.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Access a range of accommodating policies, many with day 1 rights tailored to support work/life balance.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support including counselling, resources for financial wellbeing and mental health and a suite of savings and discounts to make your money go further.

Join us and become a vital part of a team, Keeping the UK Moving 24/7/365!

Diversity & Inclusion

We know that diverse teams drive innovation and excellence. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. At BPA, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every detail in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

EC&I Designers - Contract Opportunity (permanent also available)

Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our established Engineering client for a number of EC&I Designers on a contract basis to support important Nuclear projects in the UK.

They require EC&I Designers to engage with the Integrated Design, facility and project teams and collaborate throughout the project lifecycle in all phases, offering their expertise in EC&I design e.g. electrical services design and CE&I instrumentation & Security systems design.

Working in a team environment means we need strong communicators who can be effective team players.

We need Designers who can offer strong proficiency in AutoCad and CE&I project delivery with experience covering

• Building electrical services design (lighting, small power)
• Instrumentation and Security Systems design
• CDM and IET wiring regulations
• Space management and cable routing

Qualifications

Suitable candidates are expected to hold a minimum ONC in a relevant discipline

Any experience in the below is highly desirable (so please highlight in your CV!)

• Radiometric Systems
• BS 61508 compliance
• Autodesk Revit, AVIVA, CIMAGE/DM Desktop

Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today!

Working with Certain Advantage

We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you’re hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we’ll work with you to find it.

We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering.

If this job isn’t for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips.

EC&I Designers - Contract Opportunity (permanent also available)

Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our established Engineering client for a number of EC&I Designers on a contract basis to support important Nuclear projects in the UK.

They require EC&I Designers to engage with the Integrated Design, facility and project teams and collaborate throughout the project lifecycle in all phases, offering their expertise in EC&I design e.g. electrical services design and CE&I instrumentation & Security systems design.

Working in a team environment means we need strong communicators who can be effective team players.

We need Designers who can offer strong proficiency in AutoCad and CE&I project delivery with experience covering

• Building electrical services design (lighting, small power)
• Instrumentation and Security Systems design
• CDM and IET wiring regulations
• Space management and cable routing

Qualifications

Suitable candidates are expected to hold a minimum ONC in a relevant discipline

Any experience in the below is highly desirable (so please highlight in your CV!)

• Radiometric Systems
• BS 61508 compliance
• Autodesk Revit, AVIVA, CIMAGE/DM Desktop

Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today!

Working with Certain Advantage

We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you’re hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we’ll work with you to find it.

We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering.

If this job isn’t for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips.