Job Description
Electrical Design Engineer
System Integrator | Multi-Sector Projects
(Graduates, HND Candidates & Time-Served Electricians Considered)
Must have the right to work in the UK
Hunter Savage is partnering with a highly respected system integrator delivering electrical and control solutions across a broad range of industrial sectors, including water & wastewater, heavy recycling, food & beverage, and other process-driven environments. Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their engineering team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for graduate or HND-qualified engineers, as well as time-served electricians, to develop a long-term career in electrical design within a technically strong and supportive environment.
Interviews are planned for January 2026 and the overall package will be very competitive depending on experience.
Top 3 Things to Know About This Role
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Very competitive overall package
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Full training and mentoring provided, including EPLAN for those new to design
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Exposure to multi-sector system integration projects, not limited to one industry
The Role
Working as part of a multi-discipline engineering team, you will be involved in the electrical design of control and automation systems across a diverse portfolio of industrial projects.
Key responsibilities include:
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Producing electrical designs for system integration projects across multiple sectors
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Creating schematics, layouts, panel designs, and technical documentation
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Supporting senior engineers throughout the project lifecycle
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Collaborating with electrical, software, and commissioning teams
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Using electrical design tools such as EPLAN (preferred) or AutoCAD
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Participating in internal design reviews and quality assurance procedures
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Liaising with suppliers, panel builders, and site-based teams
The Person
This role is open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds, provided there is a strong technical foundation and a genuine interest in electrical design.
You may be:
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Degree or HND qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or
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A time-served electrician with industrial experience looking to transition into design
You will ideally demonstrate:
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A solid understanding of industrial electrical systems
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Exposure to environments such as water, recycling, food & beverage, or manufacturing
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Some familiarity with AutoCAD or electrical design software (not essential)
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Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and communication skills
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A proactive mindset and willingness to learn
The Reward
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Very competitive remuneration package
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Office-based role within an experienced and supportive system integration team
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Full training, mentoring, and a structured learning curve — including EPLAN
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Long-term career development and progression
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Opportunity to work on technically varied and meaningful industrial projects
Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage
For further information and to apply for this Electrical Design Engineer role, please contact: Dominic Heron 📞 07458 160121 📧 dominic@huntersavage.com 🌐 Or apply via our website
At Hunter Savage, we are a specialist recruitment consultancy focused on Engineering & Manufacturing. Our consultative approach, niche expertise, and commitment to long-term career development ensure the right fit for both clients and candidates.
We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria based on the calibre of response.