Senior Electrical Design Engineer

  • Holt Engineering Recruitment Limited
  • Blandford Forum, Dorset
  • Dec 19, 2025
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Were looking for a Senior Electrical & Electronic Design Engineer to join a forward-thinking engineering business in Poole. This role combines hands-on design, project leadership, and mentoring within a collaborative team developing bespoke test, measurement, and automation systems for high-reliability industries.
Working alongside project managers, mechanical engineers, and software specialists, youll take technical ownership of electrical and electronic design from concept through to final build and test.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and deliver electrical and electronic design for bespoke engineering projects.
  • Generate design specifications, wiring schematics, and PCB layouts.
  • Produce accurate cost estimates and technical documentation.
  • Review and approve manufacturing drawing packs and ensure readiness for build.
  • Provide technical support and guidance to less-experienced engineers.
  • Liaise with customers to clarify requirements and ensure design intent is achieved.
  • Work closely with manufacturing and test teams to resolve build or test queries.
  • Supervise and participate in Factory and Site Acceptance Testing when required.
  • Research, specify, and source components or materials for specialist projects.
  • Stay up to date with industry and design standards to ensure compliance and innovation.
About You:
  • Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Minimum 5 years experience in design and implementation of electrical or electronic systems.
  • Strong knowledge of analogue and digital circuit design.
  • Confident producing wiring diagrams, schematics, and documentation for manufacture.
  • Experience designing test equipment or automation systems.
  • Skilled communicator, comfortable engaging with internal teams and clients.
  • Able to meet BPSS security clearance requirements.
Desirable:
  • 18th Edition qualification.
  • Background in power engineering or experience with National Instruments hardware/software.
Why Join?
  • Be part of a high-tech engineering environment where your designs become real products.
  • Variety every project is different, offering fresh technical challenges.
  • Opportunity to mentor junior engineers and shape future design capability.
  • A company culture that values precision, collaboration, and innovation.
How to Apply
Interested? Id love to tell you more about this role call Ian Broadhurst on or drop me a message at .

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