Electrical Engineer

Jobtailor; Windermere; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support HS2 open route lineside works in the UK. You will contribute to design, review, and implementation of electrical systems and coordinate with track, signalling, telecoms, OHLE, and HV power teams.

You'll review technical documentation, prepare approvals, manage technical risks, and support installation, testing, and commissioning across the project lifecycle. A UK driving licence and ECS/CSCS card are required.

Qualifications

• Educational qualification in electrical engineering as listed (HNC/HND/degree).
• ECS/CSCS card required.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience on UK rail infrastructure projects.
• Experience with electrical design principles per UK standards.

Responsibilities

• Support design, review, and implementation of electrical systems for HS2 lineside works.
• Coordinate with HS2 contractors across track, signalling, telecoms, OHLE, and HV power.
• Review technical docs, drawings, and specifications; prepare approvals and acceptance documentation.
• Identify, assess and manage technical risks; support problem resolution.
• Support installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Interface with procurement to source electrical equipment.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Rail infrastructure projects

UK rail industry standards

Documentation & reporting

Risk management

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

M&E Systems

Rail Systems Integration

Job description

• Support the design, review, and implementation of electrical systems for HRS02 HS2 open route lineside works
• Interface and coordinate with HS2 Rail Systems contractors covering track, signalling, telecoms, OHLE, and HV power
• Review technical documentation, drawings, and specifications
• Undertake material selection and prepare technical approval and acceptance documentation
• Ensure compliance with UK rail industry standards and HS2 Works Information
• Produce quality documentation, including ITPS and installation verification check sheets
• Identify, assess, and manage technical risks and support problem resolution
• Support assurance, quality, and safety processes throughout the project lifecycle
• Interface with installation and construction teams to ensure designs are practical, buildable, and aligned with site requirements
• Provide engineering support during installation, testing, and commissioning
• Coordinate engineering requirements and programme delivery with the Engineering team
• Liaise with procurement to ensure appropriate electrical equipment is specified and sourced
• Coordinate with Design, Safety, and Planning teams
• Promote and support Costain values and behaviours across the project

Requirements

• HNC, HND, or Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• ECS / CSCS Card
• High standard of written and spoken English
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Previous experience working on rail infrastructure projects in the UK
• Experience in electrical engineering within large-scale infrastructure or rail systems
• Strong understanding of electrical design principles and relevant UK rail industry standards, including Network Rail standards and BS 7671
• Good understanding of earthing and bonding practices in a rail environment
• Experience working within a main contractor or major project environment
• Sound knowledge of electrical installation practices, switchgear, and associated equipment
• Experience working on major UK rail projects such as HS2 or Network Rail is desirable
• Knowledge of SCADA, M&E systems, or rail systems integration is desirable
• Experience of points heating and junction lighting installations is desirable
• Familiarity with optical fibre and copper data cable installation practices is desirable
• Chartered or working towards professional accreditation such as IEng/CEng is desirable

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in electrical engineering principles and practices, particularly within the UK rail industry, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and effective project delivery. Capable of producing quality documentation and managing technical risks while coordinating with various teams to support installation and commissioning processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Electrical Engineering Degree
• Experience in Rail Infrastructure Projects
• Understanding of UK Rail Industry Standards
• ECS / CSCS Card
• Knowledge of Electrical Installation Practices

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Electrical Design Principles
• Technical Documentation Review
• Material Selection
• Risk Management
• Installation Verification
• Earthing and Bonding Practices
• Switchgear Knowledge
• Points Heating Installation
• Junction Lighting Installation
• Optical Fibre Installation

Soft Skills

• Strong Written and Spoken English
• Problem Resolution
• Collaboration with Teams

Certifications & Qualifications

• ECS / CSCS Card
• Chartered or Working Towards IEng/CEng

Industry Keywords

• HS2
• Network Rail Standards
• UK Rail Industry Standards
• Electrical Systems
• Infrastructure Projects

Tools & Technologies

• SCADA
• M&E Systems
• Rail Systems Integration