Senior Design Engineer

J3A Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading MEICA contractor in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to manage control panel designs for significant water projects. Responsibilities include ensuring design completion to industry standards while collaborating closely with project managers and clients. Ideal candidates will have a background in control panel design and possess strong problem-solving and organizational skills. The role offers a salary up to £60,000, with hybrid working options and various employee benefits including health plans and training opportunities.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Training & development opportunities

Employee recognition & discount schemes

Bike-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in control panel design/manufacturing.
• Background in the water industry is beneficial but not essential.
• Knowledge of control systems, LV switchgear, PLCs, and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver control panels, schematics, and layouts.
• Ensure projects meet budgets, deadlines, and industry standards.
• Work closely with project managers, clients, and suppliers.
• Carry out design calculations and review designs from other disciplines.

Skills

Control panel design

Electrical drawing software

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Control systems

LV switchgear

PLCs

Instrumentation

Job description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Water Industry - Bath | 💰 Up to £60,000 + benefits | 🏡 Hybrid (3 office / 2 home or completely Hybrid)

A leading MEICA contractor , delivering across the majority of UK water frameworks, with an impressive order book and continued growth, is looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join the team.

The Role

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver control panels, schematics, and layouts from concept through to completion.
• Ensure projects meet budgets, deadlines, and industry standards.
• Work closely with project managers, clients, and suppliers to keep everything on track.
• Carry out design calculations, review designs from other disciplines, and help drive quality, safety, and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience in control panel design / manufacturing.
• Background in the water industry is highly beneficial but not essential.
• Knowledge of control systems, LV switchgear, PLCs, instrumentation, and electrical drawing software.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.

Benefits

• Salary up to £50k (depending on experience).
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home).
• Health cash plan & life assurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Training & development opportunities.
• Employee recognition & discount schemes.
• Bike-to-work scheme.

If you’re an Electrical Design Engineer who’s looking for a fresh challenge, this is a fantastic chance to join a market leader, work on major water projects, and grow your career within a supportive and forward-thinking business.