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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** SER Limited
- **Location:** Manchester, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £40,000.0 - £50,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Electrical CAD
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.serlimited.com/job-search/9059-deisgn-engineer/fire-security/manchester/apply

## About the Role

Proven experience as a Design Engineer, ideally within the power transmission, utilities, or critical infrastructure sectors.
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Proficient in Amtech (or ElectricalOM) and AutoCAD.
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Experience designing Low Voltage (LV) and Extra Low Voltage (ELV) AC systems, AC UPS, and DC systems.
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Experience designing security systems such as Door Access, CCTV, and Power Fence.
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Ability to create 2D drawings (General Arrangement/Site Layouts) and ideally 3D BIM/Revit models.
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Demonstrable ability to produce detailed technical schedules (Cable, Load, Material, Equipment).
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Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
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Full, valid UK driving licence with a willingness to travel to sites across the UK mainland., 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (2382) & Level 4 Design and Verification (2396).
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Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering (Ideally BEng).
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Working towards or achieved Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
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Experience with REVIT BIM, Hazardous Area Design (ATEX/IECEx), and DSEAR.
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National Grid Person - Substation and/or EUSR - SHEA Gas certifications.

## Description

An excellent opportunity exists for a proactive and detail-oriented Design Engineer to join a specialist team focused on Electrical Transmission & Gas Transmission Sites across the UK mainland. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality, compliant designs from concept to completion.

You will be responsible for producing detailed electrical and security designs (LV & ELV) that meet rigorous legislative, customer, and technical standards. The position offers a "cradle to grave" project involvement, from initial site survey through to handover, providing significant variety and technical challenge. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on critical national infrastructure within a supportive and forward-thinking team., +
Carry out site surveys on Electrical Transmission & Gas Transmission sites across the UK.
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Produce detailed electrical and security system designs (LV & ELV) in line with all relevant standards and specifications.
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Develop concept and detailed design packages for both internal and external review.
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Follow your designs through to 3rd party approval, construction, commissioning, and project handover.
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Produce essential technical documentation, including block diagrams, single line diagrams, wiring schematics, and cable/load/material schedules.
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Proactively manage design change control and identify project risks, devising contingency plans.
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Attend and contribute to HAZID/HAZCON and Design Assurance & Review meetings.
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Collaborate effectively with the Design, Construction, and Project Management teams, as well as P6 Planners.
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Mentor and develop new and existing engineers within the team.
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Ensure all company management systems and processes are adhered to.