Electrical Design Engineer

1 week ago

Bideford, United Kingdom NES Fircroft Full time
NES Fircroft are delighted to be partnering with a major contractor specialized in Shipyard & Offshore works who are looking for an Electrical Draftsman to work on their project based in Appledore, UK.

The schedule will be Mon – Fri. In return the individual will be provided with an excellent day rate.

Job purpose:  
The role will be a varied role, working on projects of varying sizes, conducting surveys and measurements of the ships to install, repair and service the Ship’s Electrical and Technical systems. You will produce accurate production drawings using AutoCAD (2D) for the Production team and detailed technical specifications of how to undergo the installation of new or modified systems. You will be required to attend meetings to provide the in-house technical support to installers.

You will be doing:
      • Co-ordinate the activities with the systems discipline to produce the required engineering information to meet the needs of the business
      • Producing accurate Production drawings
      • Producing technical specifications for installation of new systems
      • Liaising with Project staff, contract staff and Design team:
      • Check output for accuracy and compliance with rules, regulations and quality standards
      • Monitor progress against schedule and prepare progress reports
      • Identify risks to schedule, cost or quality and assist to minimise impact
      • Develop system philosophies, , load charts, electrical line diagrams and cable specifications, block diagrams, authority and project requirements as appropriate
      • Develop design documentation from concept to Regulatory Authority approval standards
      • Liaise with internal departments, customers, regulatory bodies, suppliers and other design agencies
      • Provide advice and guidance in area of discipline and to project and other department staff as necessary
      • Specify equipment and components for requisitioning
      • Seek and implement improvements in conjunction with other department staff
      • Lead continuous improvements processes in own discipline
      • Ability to produce accurate drawings
      Teamwork and communication skills

To thrive in this role, you'll possess:
      • HNC (minimum) or other equivalent qualification in a relevant electrical discipline.
      • Demonstrates competency in line with the requirements above
      • Problem solving skills
      • Ability to analyse data
      • Methodical and organised
      • Electrical (or Naval Engineering) background preferred
      • Experience with AutoCAD 2D
      Experience using Microsoft Office


With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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