Electrical Engineer Power and Propulsion

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in marine engineering is seeking a qualified engineer for a 6-month contract. The role involves a range of engineering activities, including managing budgets, developing engineering processes, and liaising with stakeholders. Candidates should have significant experience in engineering, preferably in a defence-related industry, and possess strong people management skills.

Qualifications

• Typically degree qualified in engineering or related discipline.
• 5 years' experience in engineering or defence-related industry.
• In-depth knowledge of current discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify engineering processes and procedures.
• Carry out complex technical analyses and prepare reports.
• Manage assigned budgets and lead team members.

Skills

Electrical and Quality of Supply

HV Distribution and Electrical Safety

High Power Electric Drives and Speed Control

People Management

Coaching and Mentoring

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Incorporated Engineer registration

Job description

6 Month Contract – Inside IR35

£46.90 per hour umbrella

Hybrid working – 1 day per week on site (either Broad Oak in Portsmouth or Scotstoun Glasgow)

Job Role:

To undertake a defined range of marine engineering activities in line with all relevant processes and quality requirements, supplying advice and support to designers, operations and other functions and ensuring defined objectives are achieved whilst continually maintaining quality and service requirements.

Key areas of activity:

Electrical and Quality of Supply

HV Distribution and Electrical Safety

HV and High Power Protection Systems and Earthing Systems

HV and High Power Cabling and cable routing

High Power Electric Drives and Speed Control

Key Responsibilities:

Participate fully in developing, maintaining and modifying engineering processes and procedures in assigned areas in response to technical developments and operational need.

Carry out relatively complex technical analyses and investigations, including evaluation and selection of technical options, and prepare reports with suggested recommendations to support the resolution of problems and the improvement of engineering capability.

Prepare specifications, develop designs in line with specifications and all quality and technical standards, and carry out design appraisals in assigned areas to ensure all standards are maintained.

Carry out investigations into operational problems or developments and develop and prepare solutions, individually or as a member of a project team.

Act as the main point of contact with customers and/or suppliers in assigned areas on engineering matters, to resolve relatively complex problems and issues and to maintain awareness in both parties of priorities and objectives.

Support the identification of business opportunities and the preparation of bids in area(s) of expertise to facilitate the development of the highest quality bids.

Provide help and direction to less experienced team members to support both their effective working and their development.

Manage assigned budgets and lead, develop and motivate assigned employees to ensure they are aware of and capable of delivering their accountabilities.

Make engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility and delegated authority.

Key Attributes:

Typically degree qualified (not essential), likely to be in engineering or other related discipline.

Meet the requirements for registration as Incorporated Engineer with the Engineering Council and preferably be a member of a relevant Professional Body.

5 Years' experience in engineering or a defence related industry.

Experience of liaising with external stakeholders.

Possesses in-depth knowledge of most aspects within current discipline.

Ability to coach, mentor & assist others.

Good people management skills and experienced in a multi-disciplined engineering environment.

Promote coherent engineering “Best for Project” standards.

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