Electrical Design Engineer (Open to fresh Grads/HND)

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£27,000–£38,000

Electrical Design Engineer (Open to fresh Grads/HND)

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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

Very competitive overall package
Full training and mentoring provided, including EPLAN for those new to design
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:

Producing electrical designs for system integration projects across multiple sectors
Creating schematics, layouts, panel designs, and technical documentation
Supporting senior engineers throughout the project lifecycle
Collaborating with electrical, software, and commissioning teams
Using electrical design tools such as EPLAN (preferred) or AutoCAD
Participating in internal design reviews and quality assurance procedures
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:

Degree or HND qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or
A time‑served electrician with industrial experience looking to transition into design

You will ideally demonstrate:

A solid understanding of industrial electrical systems
Exposure to environments such as water, recycling, food & beverage, or manufacturing
Some familiarity with AutoCAD or electrical design software (not essential)
Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving ability, and communication skills
A proactive mindset and willingness to learn

The Reward

Very competitive remuneration package
Office‑based role within an experienced and supportive system integration team
Full training, mentoring, and a structured learning curve – including EPLAN
Long‑term career development and progression
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 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.