About Us
Total Engineering & Design Ltd. is a specialist engineering design and drafting consultancy, delivering high-quality solutions across multiple disciplines including mechanical, piping, HVAC, electrical, and instrumentation & control.
We support clients across a diverse range of global industries, including chemical, process, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing sectors. Our focus is on providing practical, robust design solutions that bridge concept and on-site delivery.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to join our growing team.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of industrial projects, working alongside multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality design packages from concept through to construction.
You will play a key role in translating engineering concepts into practical, implementable solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements.
This position is particularly suited to candidates with a background as an industrial electrician or those with hands-on electrical maintenance experience within industrial environments who are looking to transition into a primarily office-based design-focused role.
Key Responsibilities
- Gather and interpret technical information through client documentation, meetings, and site surveys
- Support project delivery by engaging in scheduling, resource coordination, and general project activities
- Develop and organise technical data for inclusion in design specifications and documentation
- Produce and prepare electrical designs for internal and client review
- Apply industry best practice, statutory regulations, and company standards to all design work
- Contribute to the development and revision of electrical single-line diagrams and schematic drawings
- Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
Requirements
Essential
- Relevant engineering qualification (e.g. HNC, HND, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in process, manufacturing, or facilities environments
- Practical knowledge of industrial electrical systems
- Full UK/ROI driving licence
- Right to work in the UK and Ireland
Desirable
- City & Guilds 2382 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations)
- Experience within an engineering design or project environment
- Familiarity with electrical design principles and methodologies, including: CAD design and drafting, Cable sizing calculations, Electrical schematic design, Industrial communication protocols, Site surveying and assessment of existing installations.
Working Hours
This is a full-time, office-based position, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
