Electrical Engineer

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to support the ongoing safety, design assurance, and engineering capability of a major defence infrastructure programme.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrical engineer with a background in design, maintenance, or installation within nuclear or other highly regulated industries to play a key role in ensuring critical infrastructure remains safe, compliant, and fit for purpose.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce, review and assess electrical engineering design packages for infrastructure projects.
• Carry out plant walkdowns and contribute to Periodic Safety Review (PSR) activities.
• Assess infrastructure design, material condition, qualification, ageing mechanisms and continued fitness for service.
• Specify reliability requirements and operational constraints for electrical infrastructure.
• Review maintenance work control procedures and support continual improvement.
• Provide practical, innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions for plant and infrastructure modifications.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety and security culture.
• Act as an intelligent customer, ensuring engineering outputs meet contractual and safety requirements.

About You

We're looking for candidates with broad electrical engineering experience and knowledge of one or more of the following: High Voltage (HV) and Medium Voltage (MV) distribution systems, Low Voltage (LV) distribution, Protection systems, Control & Instrumentation (C&I), Electrical machines, including synchronous motors, Frequency changers, Diesel alternators.

You'll also have: Experience within the nuclear sector or another highly regulated/high-hazard industry (desirable but not essential).

Experience supporting or undertaking Periodic Safety Reviews (PSRs), including assessment of Structures, Systems and Components (SSCs), design intent, safety case adequacy, ageing mechanisms and continued fitness for service.

A sound understanding of British and international electrical engineering standards.

Strong analytical and evidence-based decision-making skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The ability to manage and prioritise your workload effectively.

Essential Qualifications

• HNC (or equivalent qualification/experience) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of electrical infrastructure design principles within the nuclear industry or a comparable highly regulated environment.

Desirable

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status or equivalent professional experience.

What's on Offer

£70.00 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Hybrid working – typically 1–2 days per week on site at Faslane, Clyde with the remainder working from home

12-month contract with a strong likelihood of ongoing extension

Opportunity to contribute to nationally significant engineering and infrastructure programmes within a highly regulated environment.