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Posted 11 August, 2026

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Automation Experts Ltd
Peterborough, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Senior & Electrical Design Engineers

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£45-60k + 5% Pension, 25 Days Holiday, Overtime, Private Healthcare & Hybrid Working

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Peterborough. Ref: 25624

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Ready to lead complex LV electrical design projects within some of the UK’s most critical infrastructure sectors?

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This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading multidisciplinary engineering and infrastructure businesses, delivering advanced design and build solutions across Water, Power & Energy, Pharmaceutical, Nuclear and Food & Beverage industries.

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Ideal for an experienced LV Design Engineer looking to step into a senior-level role with leadership responsibility, this position offers the chance to mentor engineers, lead technically challenging projects and work within a highly supportive business focused on long-term career development.

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The Role:

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  • Lead LV design activities across multiple engineering projects
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  • Support and mentor LV Design Engineers, providing technical guidance and development
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  • Review electrical schematics, calculations and technical documentation
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  • Work closely with Project Managers and Project Leads to ensure successful project delivery
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  • Attend client sites to carry out compliance reporting on existing LV Assemblies
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  • Lead complex site migration projects, supporting LV Engineers and site teams
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  • Deliver practical, compliant and client-focused LV engineering solutions
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  • Support risk mitigation and minimise operational downtime during project execution
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Requirements:

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  • In-depth technical knowledge of LV Assemblies and MCC control panels
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  • Experience delivering safe, reliable and compliant LV design solutions
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  • Solid communication and leadership skills
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  • Collaborative and supportive approach to team and project delivery
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  • Passion for mentoring and developing junior engineers
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  • Ability to provide practical and customer-focused engineering solutions
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Why Join?

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  • Hybrid working available following probation
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  • Private healthcare, overtime and enhanced pension contributions
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  • Strong focus on training, development and long-term career progression
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  • Inclusive and supportive team culture
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  • Excellent benefits package including additional holiday purchase scheme, life assurance and well-being support
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  • Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and industrial projects across multiple sectors
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Benefits Include:

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  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
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  • Option to purchase up to 5 additional holidays
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  • 5% employer pension contribution
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  • Private Medical Insurance
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  • Life Assurance
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  • Employee Assistance Programme
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  • Enhanced family leave policies
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  • High street and online shopping discounts
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  • Annual eye tests and flu vouchers
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  • Company sick pay
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This role is located in Peterborough, easily commutable from Stamford, Bourne, Huntingdon and Market Deeping. For further information call Sharon Hill on: 01902212000 or 07764208419. Email: [email protected]

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