• £40,000 - £45,000 per year
  • 25 March 2026

System Design Engineer

Location:  Redhill, Surrey

Salary:   £40K—£45K depending on Experience

Full Time Permanent Role 40 hours per week, Monday—Friday Hybrid available after Probation Period

Total Recruit are delighted to be recruiting for a key permanent position on behalf of a fantastic client based in Redhill, Surrey.

As a System Design Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in working alongside engineering and project teams to produce electrical and mechanical drawings.

Requirements:

  • A minimum qualification HND/HNC, apprenticeship, or equivalent, along with proven knowledge of and adherence to EU directives electrical safety and compliance.
  • A minimum of five years of experience in electrical / systems design desirable.
  • Experience in electrical engineering regulatory environment for electrical installations including BS7671 wiring regulations (18th edition) and the Electricity at Work Act is advantageous.
  • Proficient in the use of recognised drawing standards, including Knowledge of BS8888 2017.
  • Familiarity with relevant technical standards is required for both EMC and LVD.
  • Ability to develop design concepts from first principles with proven engineering design skills and strong knowledge of manufacturing techniques and material properties..
  • Knowledge of electrical enclosure (control panels and 19” racks) manufacturing techniques.
  • Ability to produce high quality drawings (2D and 3D) using a CAD tool of choice (candidate can assist in the process of deciding the software The Business should adopt) to ISO standards.
  • Production of STEP files for transfer to customer/clients as required.
  • Ability to take a rough mechanical design and turn into a refined drawing outputs.
  • Ability to produce Visio drawings as required to assist with other company needs.
  • Experienced user of a CAD package such as AutoCAD. Ideally experience of an Electrical CAD package e.g. SEE Electrical / ETAP.

Other Essential Skills and Experience

  • Minimum four years’ experience in production of electronic and mechanical drawings at a significant quantity.
  • Ability to work hard, show tenacity, proactively work on own initiative, solve problems using own judgement, meet tight deadlines and balance priorities to achieve results.
  • Must hold, or have the ability to achieve SC Security Clearance.
  • Experienced in standard office applications.
  • The ability to produce a high standard of work which meets or exceeds customer’s requirements.
  • Experience in a food manufacturing environment is an advantage, but not essential.
  • Can do/problem solving mentality.
  • Significant judgement is required to manage the internal cross-boundary relationships to ensure positive outcomes achieved.
  • Role is self-sufficient and self-monitored.
  • Judgement required to ensure correct priority level is attached to work commitments.

To apply :   Please forward your CV to graeme.milne@totalrecruitltd.co.uk or call on 07949113226

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