Electrical Systems Design Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Yateley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in Yateley is seeking a proactive Electrical Systems Design Engineer for a temp-to-perm role. You will design control systems and develop detailed electrical drawings. Offering a competitive salary between £50,000 and £60,000, along with benefits like 25 days annual leave and a private health scheme. This role provides a great opportunity for long-term career growth.

Benefits

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Private health scheme

Life assurance plan

Access to training programmes

Perkbox discounts

Regular team socials

Qualifications

• Skilled in designing electrical systems and control panels.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Design control system solutions including PLCs, networks, SCADA/HMI.
• Create and configure design documentation and electrical schematics.
• Assist in the production of FDS and SDS specifications.
• Select and procure electrical equipment and instrumentation.
• Undertake and manage site surveys.

Skills

Electrical design tools (EPlan or AutoCAD)

Automation knowledge

Control systems expertise

Project management capabilities

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Electrical Systems Design Engineer – Temp to Perm
Equivalent Annual Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 depending on experience

• Location: Yateley
• Hours: Mon–Thurs 08:30–17:15, Fri 08:30–16:00 (Possible 2 days from home)
• Contract Length: 3 months temp-to-perm
• Rate: approximately £22.62 per hour (equivalent to £50,000/year) - £27.15 per hour (equivalent to £60,000/year)

We are looking for a proactive and motivated Electrical Systems Design Engineer to join our client on a temp-to-perm basis. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a full-time engineering role with strong long-term career potential.

The Role

You’ll be involved in the full cycle of control system design, from developing solutions and producing detailed electrical drawings to specifying, sourcing, and scheduling equipment. Working closely with project engineering colleagues, you’ll contribute to delivering innovative automation and control solutions across a variety of projects.

Responsibilities

• Designing control system solutions including PLCs, networks, SCADA/HMI, and telemetry systems
• Creating and configuring design documentation, network architecture diagrams, electrical schematics, and general arrangements
• Assisting in the production of FDS and SDS specifications
• Selecting, identifying, and procuring electrical equipment and instrumentation
• Undertaking and managing site surveys

About You

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent industry experience
• Skilled in electrical design tools such as EPlan or AutoCAD
• Knowledge of automation, control systems, and control panel design/manufacture
• Full UK driving licence
• Eligible to work in the UK

What’s on Offer

• Temp-to-perm route with competitive pay (£50,000–£60,000 equivalent annual salary)
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme with salary sacrifice option
• 25 days annual leave (rising with service)
• Private health scheme after qualifying period
• Life assurance plan after 5 years
• Access to wellbeing and training programmes
• Free parking, company vehicles/pool cars available
• Perkbox discounts (shopping, dining, travel, cinema and more)
• Regular team socials, events, and trips
• Overtime/expenses scheme

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