Electrical Engineer

Kier Construction; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electrical Engineer, where you will play a key role in a high-security project at a Royal Navy site. This position offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team in ensuring project compliance with UK law while managing budgets and commercial priorities. With a focus on safety and quality, you will contribute to the successful execution of works in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the construction sector and possess the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply and be part of the construction revolution.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Subsistence Packages

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, preferably in Nuclear or Defence sectors.
• Ability to manage project completion within quality and cost targets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all works comply with project requirements and UK law.
• Provide leadership within your team and optimize performance.

Skills

Electrical Equipment Procurement

Vendor Management

Project Management

Education

Civil Engineering-related qualification (HNC, BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng)

Tools

CSCS - White PQP/AQP

Job description

KierBAM is a Joint Venture (KBJV) partnership between Kier and Bam Nuttall. We are currently delivering a redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site in Plymouth and are seeking an Electrical Engineer.

Due to the site being a high-security military naval base, additional security checks are required – BPSS level security clearance is necessary. These checks can take up to 8 weeks. Only candidates holding EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passports and who have been UK residents for the last 5 years will be considered.

Location: Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth

Hours: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: Competitive Salary + Car Allowance, Subsistence packages available if requirements are met

Responsibilities of an Electrical Engineer

As an Electrical Engineer, you will work within the Devonport Nuclear team, supporting safe procurement, planning, and execution of works in accordance with project requirements and UK law.

Your Day-to-Day Will Include

• Ensuring all works are procured, planned, and carried out safely, complying with project requirements and UK law.
• Managing successful project completion within quality, time, and cost targets, ensuring design and installation meet specifications and statutory requirements.
• Providing leadership within your team, setting expectations, guiding, and giving feedback to optimize performance.
• Contributing to risk and opportunity identification, supporting mitigation or enhancement efforts within your control.
• Understanding budgets and commercial priorities, making sound decisions, and managing your workload aligned with project goals.

What Are We Looking For?

This role is ideal if you have:

• Civil Engineering-related qualification (HNC, BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng).
• Experience with electrical equipment procurement and vendor management.
• Experience in a similar role, preferably in sectors like Nuclear or Defence.
• CSCS - White PQP/AQP.

We value potential and transferable skills, so even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and discuss your fit.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs. More information is available on our benefits page.

Diversity and Inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace is a priority. We actively shape our policies with employee input. Learn more about our D&I initiatives on our action plan page.

Due to the role's nature, you will need to complete a Government Security Check (SC) clearance before employment, conducted by UKSV, which includes residency history. Applicants with criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. For more about our support programs, visit www.kier.co.uk/careers/making-ground. The role is also subject to additional pre-employment checks.

We look forward to your application to join the #constructionrevolution #joinkier