Senior Design Engineer

J3A Recruitment; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading MEICA contractor is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join their team in Southampton. The successful candidate will design and deliver control panels and ensure projects meet budgets and standards. Key qualifications include experience in control panel design and strong problem-solving skills. The role offers a salary of up to £60,000, hybrid working, and a variety of benefits including a health cash plan, pension scheme, and training opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in the water industry.

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 or 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 standards.
• Work closely with project managers, clients, and suppliers.
• Carry out design calculations, review designs, and drive quality.

Skills

Control panel design

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Electrical drawing software

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.