Electrical Engineer

JAM Recruitment; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a skilled HV/Protection Electrical Engineer to contribute to a major infrastructure project at a naval nuclear site. This role involves designing HV switchboards and protection systems, working closely with the Discipline Lead to ensure that all engineering work packages meet the required scope, quality, and cost standards. Join a global business that values its contingent workforce and offers a supportive environment where you can enhance your work-life balance and earning potential. If you're ready to take on this challenge and make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Improved work-life balance

Valued contributions

Increased earning potential

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in engineering discipline, ideally chartered or working towards chartership.
• Experience in HV switchboard design and protection systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering electrical engineering work packages.
• Prepare and check designs, analyses, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Skills

HV switchboard design

Protection systems

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Degree in Engineering

HND in Engineering

Job description

HV/Protection Electrical Engineer
Location: Devonport (2-3 days a week onsite in Devonport or Bristol office)
Contract Length: 34 weeks
Rate: £53 to £65 per hour (Umbrella, inside IR35)
Clearance: Sole British Nationals only; Minimum BPSS with the ability to upgrade to SC & NNPPI

About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled HV/Protection Electrical Engineer to support a major infrastructure project at a naval nuclear site. The role requires an experienced engineer with a background in designing HV switchboards and breakers. The successful candidate will work alongside the Discipline Lead to deliver electrical engineering work packages, ensuring scope, quality, schedule, and cost requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities:
* Assist the Discipline Lead in delivering electrical engineering work packages.
* Prepare and check designs, analyses, reports, and documentation.
* Support project planning and management activities.
* Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Qualifications and Experience:
* Degree or HND in an appropriate engineering discipline (ideally chartered or working towards chartership).
* Experience in HV switchboard design and protection systems.
* Experience in regulated industries (civil nuclear, defence, or highly technical environments).
* Familiarity with electrical building services, including fire detection, lighting, and HVAC.
* Proficiency in project management and quality processes.

Skills and Competencies:
* Effective communication and teamwork skills.
* Strong problem-solving ability.
* Experience managing technical projects through the full design lifecycle.

Background

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to:

* Improve work-life balance
* Be appreciated and valued
* Increase earning potential

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If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you!