Electrical Engineer

Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provided van

Phone and tablet

Workplace pension

Private health care

Specialist UPS training

Job summary

Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an Electrical Engineer for its Gosport site on behalf of a UK-based specialist in critical power solutions. The role offers a £40,000 salary with potential for experience-based progression.

You will join a specialist engineering team, reporting to the Senior Engineer, and work across client sites to install, service and commission UPS systems and battery infrastructure.

Qualifications

• We require an electrical engineering qualification as listed (NVQ AM2 or higher).
• Certifications in electrical testing and 18th Edition IEE regulations are essential.
• At least 3+ years of industrial electrical experience with NIC EIC preferred.
• Valid CSCS card and a clean UK driving licence are mandatory.
• Competent with Word, Excel and Outlook for site reporting and admin.

Responsibilities

• Execute electrical installations of critical power products and UPS systems at client sites.
• Manage battery infrastructure projects including installation and lifecycle replacement.
• Conduct site surveys with sales to estimate installation requirements and costs.
• Order materials and manage site logistics for upcoming projects.
• Develop expertise in UPS commissioning, fault-finding and repair.
• Provide on-call support to resolve system failures and ensure 24/7 power continuity.
• Collaborate with office and field teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Represent the company professionally in sensitive environments such as hospitals and data centres.

Skills

Industrial electrical experience

CSCS card

Full UK driving licence

Word/Excel/Outlook proficiency

Education

Level 3 NVQ Electrical & AM2

HNC/HND/BSc in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

City & Guilds 2391-50/52

18th Edition IEE Regulations

Job description

Astute's Power Team is partnering with a UK-based specialist in critical power solutions to recruit an Electrical Engineer for its Gosport site. The Electrical Engineer role comes with a salary of £40,000

Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Engineer role

Reporting to the Senior Engineer you will:

Working as part of a specialist engineering team, you will:

• Execute high-standard electrical installations of critical power products and UPS systems across a variety of client sites.
• Manage battery infrastructure projects, including the full installation and lifecycle replacement of battery systems.
• Conduct technical site surveys alongside the sales team to evaluate installation requirements and provide accurate cost estimates.
• Take ownership of site logistics by identifying and ordering the specific materials and components required for upcoming projects.
• Develop specialist technical expertise through training in the commissioning, diagnostic fault-finding, and repair of advanced UPS technology.
• Provide critical emergency support by joining the departmental on-call rota to resolve system failures and maintain 24/7 power continuity for clients.
• Collaborate across the business, working closely with both the office-based support team and fellow field engineers to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Act as a brand ambassador, delivering exceptional customer service and clear communication while working in sensitive environments like hospitals, data centres, and government facilities.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Level 3 NVQ Electrical & AM2 or HNC/HND/BSc in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).

• City & Guilds 2391-50 / 52 (Testing and Inspection).
• 18th Edition IEE Regulations.
• 3+ years of industrial electrical experience (preferably with an NIC EIC registered company).
• Valid CSCS Card and a clean, full UK driving license.
• Computer Literacy (competent in Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Personal skills

The Electrical Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Highly organised, dependable, and motivated to work in a fast-paced field service environment.
• A strong communicator capable of integrating easily with both engineering and office-based teams.
• Flexible and reliable, with a willingness to travel UK-wide, stay overnight when required, and work occasional weekends.
• Aptitude for power electronics and a keen interest in developing technical skills in UPS systems.
• Honest and professional, with the ability to manage client interactions effectively on-site.

Salary and benefits of the Electrical Engineer role

• Salary: £40,000 (dependent on experience).
• Company Vehicle: Provided Van, along with a Phone and Tablet.
• Health & Future: Workplace Pension and Private Health Care.
• Training: Specialist training in UPS commissioning and power electronics.
• Supportive Environment: Join a friendly, collaborative team within a growing organization

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation.

We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.

Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.

We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.