Lead Electrical Designer – £40,000 - £55,000- Bridgwater, Somerset TA6

Feeling held back by roles where you deliver designs but have little say in how projects are run? Ready to step into a position where you own decisions, influence standards, and see your work shape real-world delivery?

At B W Controls, you will take control of the design function and turn your experience into visible impact across complex water industry projects.

The role

You will own how electrical design is delivered across the business. That means your decisions will directly improve project outcomes, design quality, and team performance.

By leading projects from concept through to completion, you will gain full control of the design lifecycle. This builds your commercial awareness, strengthens your technical authority, and positions you as a key voice in the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design projects from start to finish, giving you full ownership and visibility
• Produce and review designs, strengthening your expertise and credibility
• Develop schematics and panel layouts, deepening your technical capability
• Work closely with production and commissioning teams, ensuring your designs translate into successful delivery
• Engage with customers, allowing you to influence solutions and build strong relationships
• Set and maintain design standards, raising quality across the business
• Support and guide engineers, helping you grow as a leader
• Improve processes, giving you direct input into how the business operates
• Support tenders, expanding your commercial and strategic understanding

About our company

B W Controls has over 30 years of experience delivering MEICA solutions within the water sector.

We are a close-knit team of over 25 professionals where decisions are made quickly, ideas are listened to, and individuals have real influence. You will not be one of many layers — you will be a key part of how the business moves forward.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 40-hour working week with hybrid working available
• Ongoing training that supports your progression into senior leadership
• Clear opportunity to shape your role as the business grows

The person

• Experience in a senior electrical design role within the water industry or similar
• Strong knowledge of electrical, control, and automation systems
• Experience producing or reviewing schematics and technical documentation
• Understanding of MEICA delivery in an industrial setting
• Confident making decisions and setting direction
• Strong communication skills with customers, teams, and suppliers
• Proactive approach to problem solving and improvement
• Experience with Eplan software

What’s next

Apply today to take full ownership of your work, build your influence, and play a defining role in the future of B W Controls.

Contact information

Clive Vella