Electrical & Control Design Engineer

JAM Recruitment
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 4JA, United Kingdom
Today
Β£45 – Β£55 ph

Salary

Β£45 – Β£55 ph

Job Type
Contract
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
10 Jun 2026 (Today)

Electrical & Control Design Engineer - Contract Opportunity 🚨

Are you an experienced Electrical & Control Design Engineer looking to work on cutting-edge subsea technology?

We're supporting a market-leading engineering organisation at the forefront of remotely operated subsea vehicle development and are looking for a talented engineer to join their team on an initial 6-month contract.

πŸ“ Newcastle

πŸ’° Β£45-Β£55 per hour

πŸ“„ Outside IR35

πŸ“… Initial 6-month contract with potential extension

πŸ”§ What You'll Be Doing

Design, develop, test, and commission advanced electrical and control systems for world-class subsea vehicles and equipment.

Take ownership of projects throughout the full engineering lifecycle, from concept and specification through to commissioning, customer acceptance, and field support.

Develop and implement PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions while supporting electrical system integration activities.

Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and commissioning activities.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and software engineers to deliver innovative engineering solutions.

Drive improvements in system performance, reliability, and maintainability across a range of exciting projects.βœ… What We're Looking For

Proven experience in electrical and control system design.

Strong PLC programming experience, ideally with Siemens S7 or Allen Bradley platforms.

Experience with HMI and SCADA development.

Ability to work across the full project lifecycle in a highly technical engineering environment.

Previous experience within offshore, subsea, marine, industrial automation, or special-purpose machinery sectors would be highly advantageous.This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected engineering business working on some of the most technically advanced subsea systems in the industry.

Interested? Get in touch with Alex at JAM to discuss the role in more detail

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Electrical Design Engineer

Manpower Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1ES, United Kingdom
On-site

Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Gerrell & Hard Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 8NJ, United Kingdom
Β£60,000 – Β£65,000 pa On-site

Electrical Design Engineer

Automation Experts Ltd Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Β£40,000 – Β£50,000 pa On-site

Junior Design Technician (Control Panels / LV)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Herefordshire, United Kingdom
Β£32,000 – Β£35,000 pa On-site

Design Technician (Control Panels / EPLAN)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Herefordshire, United Kingdom
Β£35,000 – Β£42,000 pa On-site

Electrical Design Engineer

Rise 10 Talent Ltd Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1NT, United Kingdom
Β£40,000 – Β£50,000 pa Hybrid

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Robotics Jobs in the UK: Roles, Skills, Salaries and How to Get Hired (2026 Guide)

Robotics Jobs UK 2026: roles, salaries and skills for engineers and researchers in manufacturing, logistics, autonomous vehicles, defence and healthcare. In the UK, most robotics jobs cluster around hubs such as London, Cambridge, Bristol, Oxford, Manchester and Edinburgh, with common titles including Robotics Engineer, SLAM Engineer, Controls Engineer and Mechatronics Engineer. The most efficient way to browse live robotics jobs is via specialist boards like RoboticsJobs.co.uk, which curate roles specifically in this field so you are not lost in generic tech listings. This guide covers everything you need to know about robotics jobs in the UK in 2026, from the roles and skills in demand to where to find live opportunities and how to stand out as a candidate.