Electrical Controls Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Electrical Controls Design Engineer for a permanent role in Nottingham. This position involves designing electrical control panels within regulated sectors such as nuclear and oil & gas. The successful candidate will have the ability to manage projects while ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to security standards. Benefits include generous leave, medical coverage, a pension contribution, and numerous employee programs.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Dental cover

5% employer pension contribution

Death in service cover

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Access to benefit portal

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional engineering design experience.
• Experience in a client-facing role, managing expectations.
• Ability to meet UK security clearance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete EC&I engineering and design projects.
• Translate customer requirements into engineering solutions.
• Check and approve engineering estimates and control costs.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Design Engineering

Client Management

Problem Solving

Education

BSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Eplan

AMTECH

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Electrical Controls Design Engineer, Nottingham

Client:

Belcan

Location:

Nottingham, 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 Nottingham (hybrid working). This role involves working 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 a control panel manufacturing facility in Haydock, with hybrid working options. As an EC&I Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing electrical control panels and related systems.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage and complete EC&I engineering and design projects, supporting construction during manufacturing, including change control.
• Understand customer requirements and translate them into engineering solutions.
• Client-facing role, managing client expectations regarding project scope.
• Carry out, check, and approve engineering and design estimates, controlling and reporting costs related to progress, scope changes, and man-hours.

Experience & Qualifications

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

Advantageous Knowledge

Experience in Low Voltage switchgear design, control/automation systems, Motor Control Centres, and Variable Drive Systems.

What’s in it for you?

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

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