Applications Engineer (LV Switchgear)

ATA Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Applications Engineer to manage LV switchgear projects from sales handover to delivery. The role requires strong technical knowledge, involvement in electrical design, and client interaction. Ideal candidates will have experience in switchgear engineering and proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical. The position offers competitive salary, flexible working hours, and clear progression paths within the company. Interested candidates should contact the hiring manager directly for a confidential discussion.

Benefits

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

4.5 day working week

Overtime available

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience with LV switchgear is essential.
• Electrical qualification (Level 3 or above) required.
• Background in applications engineering or project management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review project handovers from the sales team.
• Support electrical design work including schematics.
• Act as the main contact for clients during project delivery.
• Conduct site visits and liaise with fabrication teams.

Skills

Experience working with LV switchgear

Ability to read electrical schematics

Strong organisational skills

Good communication skills

Practical experience within switchgear manufacturing

Education

Electrical qualification (Level 3 or above)

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Applications Engineer (LV Switchgear)

Nottingham

Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 DOE

+ 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + 4.5 Day Week

The Company

Our client is a switchgear manufacturer who deliver critical electrical infrastructure for sectors including data centres and hospitals. The business has grown steadily and continues to invest heavily in its engineering capability.

With six manufacturing facilities and all design, test, manufacture and installation carried out in-house, they have built a reputation for delivering complex LV switchgear solutions to major projects nationwide. The business is experiencing strong growth, supported by long-term project wins and a robust order book, creating excellent opportunities for engineers to develop and progress.

Their engineering division currently consists of around 20–25 engineers across various disciplines, with clear progression pathways into senior engineering, project management and leadership roles.

The Role

As an Applications Engineer, you will take ownership of LV switchgear projects from sales handover through to manufacture, test and delivery. Acting as the technical point of contact, you’ll work closely with internal teams and clients to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to specification.

This is a hands‑on, project‑focused role combining technical coordination, electrical design involvement and shopfloor engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing project handovers from the sales team to validate technical scope
• Supporting electrical design work including schematics and panel layouts (AutoCAD Electrical)
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients throughout project delivery
• Conducting site visits and surveys as required
• Selecting components and producing parts lists/BOMs
• Liaising with fabrication and manufacturing teams through the build process
• Monitoring projects through the shopfloor and test stages
• Supporting Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and final sign‑off
• Managing contract variations and ensuring customer satisfaction

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with LV switchgear (essential)
• Electrical qualification (Level 3 or above)
• Background in applications engineering, project engineering or contracts engineering
• Ability to read electrical schematics and understand panel layouts
• Experience using AutoCAD Electrical or similar 2D design tools
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple moving parts
• Practical or hands‑on experience within switchgear manufacturing is advantageous
• Good communication skills and a pragmatic, solutions‑focused mindset

The Benefits

• £35,000 – £45,000 salary depending on experience
• Clear progression routes into senior engineering, project management or leadership roles
• 4.5 day working week
  • Monday–Thursday: 8.25 hours (flexible across the day)
  • Friday: 8:30am – 1pm
• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Overtime available
• Supportive, relaxed working environment within a growing engineering business

How to Apply

If you have experience with LV switchgear and are looking to join a well‑established, growing manufacturer with strong long‑term prospects, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to Matt Taylor at [e-mail] or call 0116 218 1644 for a confidential discussion.

ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation