What’s in it for you?
1. Competitive salary package and market-aligned benefits
2. 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
3. Health Shield cash plan
4. Group Pension Plan (7%)
5. Annual discretionary bonus scheme
6. BUPA Medical Insurance
7. Salary Sacrifice EV car scheme
8. VINCI Share Scheme
9. Death in service cover
10. Access to VINCI Energies’ global career development opportunities
About the Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
11. Develop detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and terminal plans using EPLAN for control panels and assemblies.
12. Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), cable schedules, component lists and general arrangement drawings.
13. Interpret client requirements and project specifications to produce compliant design deliverables in line with industry standards.
14. Collaborate with project managers, software engineers, panel builders and site teams to ensure designs are buildable and supportable.
15. Produce design change notices, respond to technical queries during manufacture and resolve issues raised at installation and commissioning.
16. Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and safe electrical practices (BS EN 61439, BS 7671, IEC standards, UL where applicable).
17. Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and project handover activities, maintaining clear project documentation and revision control.
18. Drive continuous improvement in design processes and standards, including template development and library management in EPLAN.
Skills & Experience
19. Proven experience designing industrial control panels, MCCs or automation hardware in an engineering environment.
20. Strong proficiency with EPLAN (P8) for schematic capture and project documentation.
21. Good working knowledge of electrical standards and regulations (BS EN 61439, BS 7671, IEC 60204, UL508A advantageous).
22. Practical understanding of PLCs, drives, HMIs, safety devices, relays and associated field wiring.
23. Experience preparing BOMs, cable schedules and manufacturing package documentation.
24. Relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) or equivalent practical experience.
25. Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
26. Attention to detail, ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
27. Full UK right to work and a valid driving licence; willingness to visit client sites as required.
Why Join Actemium Automation Peterborough & VINCI Energies?
28. Competitive salary, annual bonus and generous pension contributions.
29. Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits including Health Shield and BUPA options.
30. Electric vehicle purchase scheme and VINCI Share Scheme (subject to qualifying period).
31. Supportive, inclusive and diverse working environment with excellent training and development pathways.
32. 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.