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Overview

We are March, the UK’s leading provider of critical engineering services. Our multi-disciplinary engineering partner across infrastructure, process and digital services has led to long-term partnerships with leading organisations in industries ranging from food and drink and utilities to high-security sectors such as defence, aerospace and nuclear.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed electrical schematics, layouts, and wiring diagrams for control panels, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.
• Specify and source components such as PLCs, relays, HMIs, and sensors to optimize system performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and integrate control systems with broader industrial processes, ensuring seamless functionality.
• Produce high-quality design documentation, including BOMs (Bills of Materials), test procedures, and user manuals.
• Work closely with clients to interpret requirements, present design concepts, and incorporate feedback.
• Ensure designs meet relevant regulatory and safety standards; support testing and commissioning of systems when required.
• Identify opportunities to enhance design processes, reduce costs, and improve product reliability.
• Collaborate with production, proposals, and procurement teams to ensure smooth project delivery.

Skills And Experience

• Proven experience in electrical design, control systems, or a similar engineering role within manufacturing or industrial automation.
• Proficient in electrical CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical (Preferred), EPLAN, or similar).
• Familiarity with PLC programming, SCADA systems, and industrial communication protocols is advantageous.
• Understanding of industry standards such as IEC, UL, or BS EN for electrical control panel design.
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel; experience with ERP systems is a plus.

Specific Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving licence is essential for site visits.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve design challenges effectively.
• Degree, equivalent or HNC qualification in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or a related field.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package appropriate to this position
• An employer who values the ongoing wellbeing of its employees
• Career development within a successful and growing business

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

We will not include external tracking codes or unrelated postings; this description reflects the current opportunity for the Electrical Design Engineer role at MARCH.