Electrical Design Engineer (Open to fresh Grads/HND)

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

• 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 ???? 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.