Building Services Engineer

SubSea Craft Limited; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime technology firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to develop and implement systems that power and control their innovative maritime platforms. Your role will involve designing and fault-finding complex power systems, collaborating closely with teams, and adhering to strict safety standards. You should possess deep knowledge of DC power systems, PLC/CAN architecture, and relevant qualifications. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of maritime technology in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Assurance and Critical Illness Cover

Enhanced Family Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Arrangements

Inclusive Culture

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of DC power systems and PLC/CAN architecture.
• Proficient in use of hand tools and confident in fault-finding.
• Able to work from drawings and complete documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement systems for maritime platforms.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve project goals.
• Maintain compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

DC power systems

PLC/CAN control architecture

Fault finding

Building and fitting complex systems

Team collaboration

Innovative thinking

Education

City & Guilds, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCad

Inventor

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits and Culture

Assurance and Critical Illness Cover – Comprehensive protection including Life Assurance (4x salary) and Critical Illness Cover for added financial security. Family Leave – Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Christmas Leave – A Christmas shutdown is typically observed. Professional Development – Commitment to ongoing learning and career growth, supported by training programmes and access to LinkedIn Learning. Pension Contribution – Pension scheme with the option to contribute via salary sacrifice. Flexible Working – Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to promote work‑life balance. Inclusive Culture – A professional environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration.

Job Description

As an Electrical Engineer, you will develop and implement systems that power and control our maritime platforms and directly support teams of craft technicians. Your role is crucial in ensuring the quality and performance of our products and places you at the forefront of advancing world‑leading maritime technology.

Responsibilities

• Systems design, craft build, fault finding and maintenance; feeding into system design and assembling and fitting electrical components and systems according to specifications. Competent use of hand tools and fault‑finding equipment; confident in fault‑finding of high voltage, low voltage and CAN‑based systems.
• Assisting in the sourcing and selection of components and in the build and manufacture of the electrical and control system; quality control and setting to work of vessel electrical systems.
• Work Management – follow work instructions and project timelines diligently to ensure timely completion of tasks; utilise tablet‑based work management systems to access work instructions, record progress, and complete documentation accurately; collaborate in the creation of process and work instructions.
• Team Collaboration – work closely with all team members in a collaborative environment to achieve project goals; communicate effectively with colleagues to coordinate tasks, share insights, and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Adherence to Standards – maintain exacting standards of workmanship in all aspects of craft build, maintenance and development; ensure compliance with safety protocols, quality control measures and industry standards.
• Innovative Thinking – think innovatively to propose and implement improvements in systems design, installation techniques, build processes and fault‑finding; contribute ideas to enhance efficiency, quality and productivity in the workshop.
• Pride in who we are and what we do – take pride in the workshop environment and maintain elevated levels of cleanliness and organisation; demonstrate a strong commitment to producing high‑quality systems and components that reflect positively on the team and the organisation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Deep understanding of DC power systems and PLC/CAN control architecture.
• Experience in fault‑finding, new builds, quality control and creation of documentation for process.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools and confident in building, fitting and fault‑finding complex systems and components to a high standard.
• Able to work from drawings and work instructions, complete documentation when required.
• Computer literate with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Desirable: City & Guilds, HNC or HND qualification in Electrical, Electronic Engineering or Marine Engineering, or extended experience in an automotive or marine environment.
• Able to fault‑find and fix mechanical, hydraulic systems.
• Able to use AutoCad, Inventor and other 3‑D software.

Working Conditions

The role will primarily be based in the Sub Sea Craft office in Portsmouth, UK, with the requirement to travel to our Portland facility in Dorset during trials. The position may involve work in a manufacturing environment and at sea during trials, which may present physical challenges and require adherence to safety protocols.

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of work undertaken at Sub Sea Craft, the selected candidate must be capable of meeting the security requirements of the position, which would include at a minimum:

• Existing right to live and work in the UK.
• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), with Security Check likely for specific projects.

Company Values

Values: Our people are our greatest asset; we continually strive to provide an excellent working environment to enable our team to do their best work. We have an agile professional workforce founded on the belief that our people are valued and our business is trusted, inclusive and commercially‑adept. What we expect from you: teamwork, mutual respect and collaboration; initiative and independent working; honesty and integrity; business and commercial awareness; agility, adaptability and continuous development. We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.