Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Matchtech Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is supporting a leading defence engineering organisation in Glasgow to recruit an Electrical Engineer - Platform Management Systems (PMS). The role focuses on the design, integration, and technical assurance of Platform Management and Control systems for major marine platforms.

You will work on instrumentation schedules, specifications, and documentation, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliant, robust engineering solutions across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience in EC&I engineering within complex environments.
• Involvement in Stage 1 Functional Design activities.
• Experience on large multidisciplinary projects in shipbuilding, marine, defence, energy, or oil & gas.
• Strong knowledge of technical documentation, engineering specifications, and systems integration.
• Knowledge of naval or maritime programmes is advantageous.
• Degree-qualified in Engineering, Technology, or related scientific discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage instrumentation schedules and associated engineering documentation.
• Produce and maintain technical equipment specifications and contractual deliverables.
• Support senior engineering stakeholders in the delivery of complex electrical engineering activities.
• Review OEM technical documentation and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Create and maintain key plans, schematics, and engineering design documentation.
• Support change control, configuration management, and design governance processes.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Ensure engineering solutions meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements across the platform lifecycle.

Skills

EC&I engineering

Stage 1 Functional Design

Systems integration

Technical documentation

Naval/marine knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Matchtech is supporting a leading defence engineering organisation in the search for an experienced Electrical Engineer - Platform Management Systems (PMS) to join a major marine engineering programme based in Glasgow.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, cutting-edge naval and maritime projects, supporting the design, integration, and technical assurance of Platform Management and Control systems across large-scale marine platforms.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering robust, compliant, and technically assured engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage instrumentation schedules and associated engineering documentation.
• Produce and maintain technical equipment specifications and contractual deliverables.
• Support senior engineering stakeholders in the delivery of complex electrical engineering activities.
• Review OEM technical documentation and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Create and maintain key plans, schematics, and engineering design documentation.
• Support change control, configuration management, and design governance processes.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Ensure engineering solutions meet performance, reliability, and safety requirements across the platform lifecycle.

We're interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) engineering within complex engineering environments.
• Previous involvement in Stage 1 Functional Design activities.
• Experience working on large multidisciplinary projects within sectors such as shipbuilding, marine, defence, energy, or oil & gas.
• Strong understanding of technical documentation, engineering specifications, and systems integration.
• Knowledge of naval or maritime programmes would be highly advantageous.
• Degree-qualified in Engineering, Technology, or a related scientific discipline.
• 12-month contract opportunity on a high-profile defence programme.
• Opportunity to work on advanced naval and marine technologies.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Glasgow-based role with a leading UK defence organisation.