Overview

Meritus Stafford, United Kingdom — Hybrid working with 3 days per week in the office. This role is for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to lead technical work across multiple projects in an Automation / Controls Consultancy serving the nuclear industry. SC clearance eligibility is required.

Base pay range

Principal Electrical Design Engineer | Automation / Controls Consultancy | Nuclear Industry | Stafford (Hybrid 3 days per week in the office) | Up to £65,000 | SC Clearance Eligibility Required

This range is provided by Meritus. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Salary details up to £65,000 (potentially higher).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of control panels, safety panels, and low voltage distribution systems.
• Carry out detailed reviews of AutoCAD Electrical drawings and Inventor models to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Provide day-to-day technical leadership and mentoring for hardware engineers, ensuring projects run smoothly.
• Work closely with project teams to ensure delivery on time, to scope, and within budget.
• Support senior management with technical reporting, risk identification, and input on project strategy.

Required skills and qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline, with at least 4 years’ experience in hardware/electrical design.
• Strong background in control panel design and use of AutoCAD Electrical.
• Proven track record of leading engineering teams and delivering successful projects.
• Knowledge of functional safety standards (IEC 61508) and familiarity with ISO quality and safety frameworks.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to guide and motivate others.
• SC level security clearance eligibility is required.
• Salary up to £65,000 (potentially higher).
• Benefits: 30 days holiday + bank holidays, private medical insurance, matched pension scheme up to 6%, flexible/hybrid working options.

Company and working arrangements

The company is based in Stafford and operates a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office. Candidates must be eligible for SC level security clearance.

Application details

If you believe you have the skills and experience for the Principal Electrical Design Engineer role, please get in touch. A referral scheme is also available for candidates passed to us that we successfully place. For questions, contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS.