Hardware Engineer

Meritus; Stone; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in Staffordshire is looking for Electrical / Hardware Design Engineers to join their Nuclear Division. This role requires a strong background in control panel design and PLC systems. Candidates must have experience in electrical design throughout the hardware lifecycle and be eligible for SC clearance. Benefits include a negotiable salary, 28 days holiday, and a flexible working policy.

Benefits

Negotiable salary

28 days holiday + bank holidays

6.5% pension matched

Private medical insurance

Flexible / Hybrid working policy

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing electrical panels, especially with PLCs and low-voltage systems.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and Microsoft Office tools.
• Degree or HND-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware systems using proprietary components.
• Create and review detailed electrical designs and cabling schematics.
• Support on-site surveys and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Designing electrical panels

Proficiency in PLCs and low-voltage systems

AutoCAD Electrical expertise

Microsoft Office tools

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical / Hardware Design Engineer | Nuclear Industry | 2 roles available | £NEG (Enquire for Details) | Stone, Staffordshire | SC Clearance Eligibility Required

MERITUS are working with a Systems Integration Consultancy based in Staffordshire. We're currently seeking talented Electrical / Hardware Design Engineers to join their Nuclear Division.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performance team that delivers cutting‑edge solutions across highly regulated industrial environments. As a key player in their nuclear division, you'll contribute to a wide array of critical projects that power and protect vital national infrastructure.

This role is ideal for experienced engineers with a strong background in control panel design, PLC systems, and LV distribution. You will work on the full lifecycle of hardware systems - from initial design to final delivery.

Main Responsibilities:

• Design and develop hardware systems using proprietary components, focusing on PLCs, MCCs, drives, controls, and switchgear.
• Create and review detailed electrical designs, cabling schematics, and containment system layouts.
• Support on‑site surveys and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective engineering solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence within the wider project team.
• Ensure all work complies with safety and environmental regulations, as well as relevant British and international standards.

Skills / Experience Required:

• Proven experience designing electrical panels, especially with PLCs and low‑voltage systems.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel).
• Degree or HND‑qualified in Electrical Engineering or a relevant discipline, with significant hands‑on project experience.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage clients and mentor peers.
• Eligibility for UK security clearance at SC level or higher is essential.

Main Benefits:

• Negotiable salary (enquire for details)
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• 6.5% pension matched
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible / Hybrid working policy

Got your attention?

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS Talent.