NonStop Consulting
Electrical Design Engineer
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Why this role stands out
- Long-term stability: contract running until March 2027
- Attractive hourly rate: up to £55/hour (Umbrella)
- Cutting-edge environment: work on major fusion sub-systems and future fusion devices
- High-impact work: directly support enhancements to nationally significant research facilities
Key details
- Role: Electrical Design Engineer
- Location: Culham, Abingdon – 3 days/week on site (non-negotiable)
- IR35: In scope
- Contract length: until 01/03/2027
What You Will Be Doing
- Lead and support design work on major fusion sub-systems from concept through to detailed design
- Take ownership of design aspects for assigned systems/components, including repair, replacement and upgrade activities
- Develop and implement systems for managing design requirements, interfaces and compliance
- Ensure designs are validated and compliant with design standards and manufacturing/assembly/maintenance methods
- Deliver projects to the satisfaction of internal and external customers within agreed constraints
- Produce technical reports, departmental notes and procedures where required
- Complete/supervise detailed design including electrical drawings, BoMs, cable schedules and associated documentation
- Apply value engineering and design-for-manufacture principles throughout the design phases
- Work closely with engineers, technicians, analysts and suppliers, demonstrating strong communication and teamwork
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Essential Experience/skills
- Strong C&I experience with a solid electrical engineering background
- Relevant qualification: engineering degree, HND/HNC, Level 4/5 apprenticeship or equivalent with solid experience
- Proven knowledge of UK regulations and EU directives around electrical safety and compliance
- Experience with machinery safety principles and application of BS EN 60204-1
- Ideally some exposure to functional safety and process safety
- Extensive use of AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT to produce electrical documentation
- Understanding of data configuration control
- Ability to carry out exploratory design using first principles
- Proven capability in engineering design plus good working knowledge of manufacturing techniques and engineering materials
- Knowledge of electrical enclosure/control panel manufacturing techniques
- Strong grasp of recognised drawing standards, especially BS EN 61082
- Good communication, technical writing and interpersonal skills
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Desirable
- Knowledge and application of BS 7671 18th Edition (qualification is an advantage)
- Experience with an electrical CAD package such as Solidworks Electrical (current tool used), EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical
About The Environment
You would be joining a highly technical, engineering-driven setting, working on challenging fusion-related systems where safety, reliability and compliance are critical. The role suits someone who enjoys complex design work, clear standards, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver robust, buildable solutions.
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