Actemium Automation Hardware Design Engineer

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary package and market-aligned benefits
• 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Health Shield cash plan
• Group Pension Plan (7%)
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• BUPA Medical Insurance
• Salary Sacrifice EV car scheme
• VINCI Share Scheme
• Death in service cover
• Access to VINCI Energies’ global career development opportunities

Actemium Automation Peterborough is recruiting a Hardware Design Engineer with strong EPLAN experience to support the design and delivery of industrial control panels, MCCs and associated electrical documentation. You will work across projects spanning food & beverage and process industries, producing high‑quality schematics, assembly drawings and Bills of Materials to support manufacture, installation and commissioning.

• Develop detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and terminal plans using EPLAN for control panels and assemblies.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), cable schedules, component lists and general arrangement drawings.
• Interpret client requirements and project specifications to produce compliant design deliverables in line with industry standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, software engineers, panel builders and site teams to ensure designs are buildable and supportable.
• Produce design change notices, respond to technical queries during manufacture and resolve issues raised at installation and commissioning.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and safe electrical practices (BS EN 61439, BS 7671, IEC standards, UL where applicable).
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and project handover activities, maintaining clear project documentation and revision control.
• Drive continuous improvement in design processes and standards, including template development and library management in EPLAN.

• Proven experience designing industrial control panels, MCCs or automation hardware in an engineering environment.
• Strong proficiency with EPLAN (P8) for schematic capture and project documentation.
• Good working knowledge of electrical standards and regulations (BS EN 61439, BS 7671, IEC 60204, UL508A advantageous).
• Practical understanding of PLCs, drives, HMIs, safety devices, relays and associated field wiring.
• Experience preparing BOMs, cable schedules and manufacturing package documentation.
• Relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) or equivalent practical experience.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Attention to detail, ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Full UK right to work and a valid driving licence; willingness to visit client sites as required.

• Competitive salary, annual bonus and generous pension contributions.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits including Health Shield and BUPA options.
• Electric vehicle purchase scheme and VINCI Share Scheme (subject to qualifying period).
• Supportive, inclusive and diverse working environment with excellent training and development pathways.
• Opportunity to work on varied, high‑profile automation projects and make a tangible contribution to client solutions.

About Us
Actemium Automation Peterborough, part of VINCI Energies UK & ROI, delivers industrial automation and control solutions across sectors including food & beverage, manufacturing and infrastructure. We combine local expertise with the resources of a global engineering group to provide safe, innovative and reliable solutions to our clients.

How to Apply
Please submit a CV and a brief covering statement highlighting your EPLAN experience and relevant hardware design projects. Applications will be reviewed on receipt and shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.