Electrical Design Engineer (control panels) £c40-50 /hr ltd rate
South of the UK hants/ dorset – CONTRACT ABJ6492
Salary dependent on experience but c£40-50hr ltd rate (outside IR35)
April start – 3-4 months with view to extension
Location: South East – Onsite
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer of control panels to join a well-established specialist engineering services company delivering bespoke control and automation solutions to industrial ‘process’ clients across the UK.
This role will suit a practical and self-sufficient electrical design engineer who enjoys working on complete panel designs from concept through to manufacture. The company operates in a highly collaborative environment and is known for delivering technically robust solutions on complex projects.
The position is primarily office-based, with occasional visits to customer sites across the UK.
A driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.
Key Responsibilities
- Electrical design of industrial control panels
- Production of panel layouts and schematic drawings
- Selection and specification of electrical components
- Cable sizing and protection device selection (MCBs, fuses etc.)
- Interpretation of customer specifications and relevant standards
- Liaison with internal teams and client engineers
- Supporting projects from design through to build stage
- Occasional site visits within the UK
This is an opportunity to work with a highly respected engineering business on technically interesting projects, with the potential for longer-term contract extensions.
The role would suit a hands-on engineer who enjoys taking ownership of their work and contributing to a collaborative engineering team.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience designing industrial control panels
- Strong AutoCAD experience for electrical design documentation
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical – a strong preference
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong understanding of electrical standards and specifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in MS Word and Excel
- Full UK driving licence + car essential
Desirable Skills
- Ability to help develop or implement an AutoCAD Electrical environment
- Familiarity with hazardous area requirements
They offer an attractive salary (dependent on experience), To Apply: Please contact Alison Basson quoting ABJ6492 on send cv to
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