Electrical Controls Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Electrical Controls Design Engineer for a permanent role in South West London. You will manage engineering designs for control panels in regulated sectors such as nuclear and defense, ensuring client satisfaction and effective project delivery. This full-time position offers hybrid working with competitive benefits including medical insurance and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

5% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Death in service cover

Cycle to work scheme

Access to benefit portal

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5-10 years of engineering design experience.
• Ability to meet UK security clearance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete EC&I engineering and design of projects.
• Understand customer requirements and provide engineering solutions.
• Control costs related to project scope changes.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Client Management

Project Management

Electrical Design

AutoCAD

Testing and Evaluation

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Eplan

AMTECH

Job description

Electrical Controls Design Engineer, South West London

Client:

Belcan

Location:

South West London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

Electrical Control Design Engineer

Job type: Permanent

Our client, an engineering company, is seeking an EC&I Design Engineer for a permanent position in St Helens (hybrid). This role is within highly regulated environments such as nuclear, defence, oil & gas, or power generation.

Role

This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, based at the control panel manufacturing facility in Haydock with the option for hybrid working. As an EC&I Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the electrical EC&I designs of electrical control panels and related systems.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage and complete EC&I engineering and design of projects, supporting construction throughout the manufacturing stage, including change control.
• Understand customer requirements and translate these into engineering solutions.
• Client-facing role, managing client expectations regarding project scope.
• Carry out, check, and approve engineering and design estimates.
• Control and report all costs related to progress, scope changes, and man-hours.

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications/experience.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of professional engineering design/technical specialist experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD packages, including Eplan, AutoCAD Electrical, and familiarity with AMTECH.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering with experience in developing, testing, and evaluating engineering designs.
• Ability to meet UK security clearance criteria.

Advantageous Knowledge

In Low Voltage switchgear design, control/automation system design, motor control centre design, variable drive system design.

What’s in it for you?

Benefits include 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, dental plan cover, 5% employer pension contribution, death in service cover, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, access to benefit portal, and employee assistance program.

If you have the required experience and qualifications, please apply using the provided link.