Electrical Contractor – HiL Rig Project

Electrical Contractor – HiL Rig Project | Outside IR35 | £50 per day | 5-week Contract | Bath Area
 
We’re seeking an experienced Electrical Contractor to take ownership of the design, partial build, and commissioning of a custom Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) rig for a confidential R&D project.
 
As this contract falls outside IR35, applicants will need to operate via a registered Ltd company and supply their own tools.
 
Project Summary:
 
You’ll be leading the hands-on electrical work for a standalone HiL system housed in a 19” rack-mounted mobile enclosure, with responsibilities spanning from schematic design to final commissioning.
 
The high-level rig configuration includes:
 

• 1x AC/DC power distribution and control logic shelf
• 3x shelves for battery and BMS hardware
• 1x shelf for charging equipment

 
Key Responsibilities:
 

• Create schematics and cable harness drawings using AutoCAD LT
• Layout and partially build the electrical panels
• Oversee harness integration with the in-house Manufacturing Team
• Commission the completed system on-site

 
What We’re Looking For:
 

• Proven experience designing and building electrical systems – ideally for HiL rigs, battery test equipment, or automotive R&D platforms
• Proficiency in AutoCAD LT
• Strong understanding of power distribution, battery systems, and system commissioning
• Comfortable working independently and taking initiative on an end-to-end project