Design Engineer

Job Description:

Join Our Team as an Design Engineer based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 Annum
Hours:  Full Time, Permanent

Why Work With Us?

A career at Davenham Switchgear offers far more, including the combination of the stability and resources of being a brand of Legrand, with the close-knit, agile team we’ve built at Davenham. As well as exciting opportunities to work on cutting-edge switchgear which is powering data centres for some of the biggest tech companies in the world.

We’re proud of the continued success of our Dublin operation over the last 40 years and we are excited to be expanding into the UK at our new state-of-the-art Nottingham site.

Benefits of joining our team

• 8am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 1pm finish Friday
• Death in service - 3 x salary
• 25 days holidays 
• On site parking
• Health plan after probation
• EAP
• Christmas shutdown
• On site

The Design Engineer role:

This is a new role reporting into the Head of Design who is based in Dublin. Therefore, we are looking for a technical expert who is able to work on an autonomous basis, influencing design strategy and driving innovation. The role will involve working directly with project leads, production teams and clients to shape projects from concept to completion.  With initial onboarding taking place in Dublin for 3 weeks and an estimated 2 days a month there after.  The successful candidate will serve as a vital link between operations and technical teams, contributing to complex projects while advancing their career within a growing international company. The role is very project orientated so it would be desirable for candidates to hold PMP certification.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Development:

• Create schematic designs, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings for switchgear control units using AutoCAD and other CAD tools.
• Ensure designs meet company, national, and international standards for safety and performance. Experience working to U/L standards desirable.

Project Management:

• Manage projects from inception to completion, including scope definition, design approvals, and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with production teams to implement design changes, track milestones, and manage client expectations.
• Participate in vendor meetings and manage outsourced design or manufacturing support as needed.

Client Engagement & Collaboration:

• Build strong relationships with clients and internal teams, providing technical guidance and responding to inquiries.
• Prepare and lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), supporting clients with documentation and technical expertise.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Ensure accurate project documentation including as-built drawings, test certificates, warranty information, and H2C/O+M manuals.
• Maintain records and ensure all handover documentation is uploaded to client systems.

What you’ll need to join us as an Design Engineer:

• Degree in Electrical Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field; MSc in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) advantageous.
• Post-graduate design experience, ideally in LV switchgear, PDU, or RPP design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD design is desired. Particularly in the creation of 3 phase schematic drawings.
• Experience producing technical drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, industry standards, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent time management, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Project management certification is desirable.
• Strong IT literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Commercial awareness and client-facing experience.
• Experience with Procore beneficial but not essential.
• Effective computer systems management and file organisation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and international offices.
• Proactive and results-driven, demonstrating initiative, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
• Adaptable and resilient, able to respond to evolving project requirements and client needs.

If you’re an experienced Design Engineer looking to work with a forward-thinking, people-focused business, we’d love to hear from you.

Note: We reserve the right to amend this job description in line with business needs. All changes will be communicated accordingly.

No agencies please.