Electrical Controls & Automation Project/Design Engineer

Company: Lynx Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Norfolk
Job Description:

JOB – Electrical Controls & Automation Project/Design Engineer

LOCATION – Norfolk

TERM – Permanent

SALARY – £40,000 – £50,000 DOE

My client is a growing electrical engineering and control systems business, delivering automation, control systems and LV switchgear solutions to industrial clients.

They are looking for an experienced Electrical Controls & Automation Project/Design Engineer to manage projects from initial enquiry through to design, manufacture, testing and commissioning.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience in electrical design, controls, automation or project engineering
  • Strong knowledge of industrial control systems and LV switchgear
  • Experience using EPLAN and AutoCAD
  • PLC/HMI programming and commissioning experience
  • Experience designing control panels, electrical schematics and backplate layouts
  • Knowledge of UKCA/CE requirements; UL 508A advantageous
  • Galaxy 3/Cubic experience advantageous
  • HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

The role will involve:
  • Managing controls and LV switchgear projects from enquiry to commissioning
  • Producing electrical designs, schematics, FDS and technical documentation
  • Preparing quotations and project estimates
  • Supporting FAT, commissioning and fault finding
  • Liaising with customers, suppliers and subcontractors
  • Providing post-installation and call-out support
  • General project engineering and management responsibilities

The company offers:
  • 40-hour week with an early finish on Fridays
  • Company pension
  • On-site parking
  • Company events
  • Ongoing training and development

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and hold a full UK driving licence.
If interested, please send your CV and salary expectations to (see below) .

Many thanks – Lynx Recruitment

Posted: September 22nd, 2026