Senior Project Engineer

Company: Lynx Recruitment Limited
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Location: North Wootton
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JOB – Senior Project Design Engineer – Electrical & Controls

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LOCATION – Norfolk

TERM – Permanent

SALARY – £45,000 – £52,000 DOE

My client is a growing electrical engineering business specialising in industrial automation, control systems and low voltage switchgear solutions.Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Senior Project Design Engineer to join their expanding team, taking responsibility for delivering projects from initial concept and electrical design through to manufacture, testing and commissioning.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with strong project management skills to work on a varied range of technically challenging projects across multiple industries.

The ideal candidate will have:HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent industry experience

Proven experience in electrical design, industrial automation and control systems

Strong knowledge of EN60204 and BS7671 standards

Proficiency using EPLAN and AutoCAD to produce electrical schematics and panel layouts

Experience designing electrical control panels and backplates

Experience managing engineering projects from enquiry through to completion

Good understanding of LV switchgear and electrical manufacturing processes

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Experience supporting and mentoring junior engineers or apprentices

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the UK

The following would be advantageous:Experience with LV switchgear design and manufacture

Knowledge of UL508A, UKCA and CE requirements

Experience with pneumatic system design

Experience preparing Functional Design Specifications (FDS)

Knowledge of manufacturing and build documentation

Experience with FAT, SAT and commissioning activities

The role will involve:Designing electrical control systems, automation solutions and LV switchgear assemblies

Producing electrical schematics, control panel layouts and backplate designs using EPLAN and AutoCAD

Managing projects from initial enquiry through to delivery and commissioning

Preparing quotations, technical proposals, estimates and project documentation

Liaising with customers, suppliers, subcontractors and internal production teams

Supporting xwwtmva project planning and departmental objectives

Providing technical guidance to junior engineers and apprentices

Supporting FAT, installation, commissioning, fault finding and SAT activities

Ensuring designs comply with relevant industry standards and customer specifications

Preparing technical files, operating manuals and project handover documentation

The company offers:40-hour working week with an early finish on Fridays

Company pension scheme

On-site parking

Company events and team activities

Ongoing training and professional development

Opportunity to work on a diverse range of automation and LV switchgear projects

Supportive working environment within a growing engineering business

Many thanks – Lynx Recruitment…

Posted: November 6th, 2026