This is an excellent opportunity to join a multidisciplinary project team delivering critical electrical engineering solutions on high-profile Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Ministry of Justice (MoJ) programmes.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will take a lead role in the design, coordination, and delivery of electrical building services projects from feasibility through to completion. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you will provide technical leadership, manage project delivery, and maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
·Lead and deliver electrical building services designs across a range of defence and secure-sector projects.
·Produce feasibility studies, detailed designs, specifications, and technical reports.
·Meet with clients to develop project briefs, define requirements, and establish budget expectations.
·Prepare and review engineering drawings, calculations, and specifications.
·Evaluate tenders and produce tender reports and recommendations.
·Manage projects through construction phases, ensuring delivery to programme, budget, and quality standards.
·Monitor site progress, inspect installations, and ensure compliance with specifications and regulations.
·Carry out condition surveys and produce technical inspection reports.
·Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
·Support resource planning and project delivery activities.
·Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for repeat business and future projects.
Essential Requirements
·Degree or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
·Membership of CIBSE, IET, or a relevant professional body.
·Chartered Engineer status (or working towards chartership).
·Proven experience delivering electrical design projects within complex or highly regulated sectors.
·Experience managing or mentoring junior engineers.
·Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and electrical design software such as Amtech.
·Strong understanding of current legislation, Building Regulations, CIBSE guidance, sustainability requirements, and industry best practice.
·Excellent communication, client-facing, and project management skills.
Security Clearance Requirement
Due to the nature of the projects involved, applicants must hold current UK SC Clearance or be eligible and willing to obtain SC Clearance.
Contract Details
·Contract opportunity
·Flexible and hybrid working arrangements available
·Long-term programme of defence and secure-sector projects
·Collaborative multidisciplinary project environment
·Competitive day rate dependent upon experience
·Opportunity to work on complex, high-value national infrastructure schemes
If you are a Senior Electrical Engineer looking for your next contract assignment and have experience working within defence, government, secure infrastructure, or similarly regulated sectors, we would like to hear from you
Salary description
£40.00 - £45.00 per hour