Electrical Engineer & Senior Electrical Engineer

Scantec Personnel Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear sector is seeking both Electrical Engineers and Senior Electrical Engineers for a long-term contract in Manchester. The roles involve supporting a High Voltage Electrical Distribution Upgrade project, ensuring documentation accuracy, and compliance with safety protocols. Candidates should possess a degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience in high voltage substations. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and the chance to work in a technically complex environment.

Qualifications

• Practical experience with 132kV and 11kV substations.
• Active SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain.
• Experience in nuclear or high-hazard environments.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess electrical drawings across internal document control systems.
• Verify as-installed works on site against existing documentation.
• Support the Design Authority and contribute to compliant documentation.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Documentation Control

High Voltage Systems

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Engineer & Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Manchester City Centre

Region: Manchester

Sector: Defence, MOD & Aerospace

Category: Scantec Engineering

Job Type: Contract

Salary: Competitive rate and can be outside IR35

Job Reference: JOB-89843

Published: 23-05-2025

Duration: Long term contract

Expiry Date: 20-06-2025

Country: United Kingdom

Electrical Engineer & Senior Electrical Engineer – HV Substations (SC Cleared)

Location: Near Chester (Site-based with some remote flexibility)
Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35)
Clearance: Active SC Clearance (or eligible to obtain)
Sector: Nuclear / Infrastructure
Contact: [e-mail] | 0151 666 8923

We’re working with a key client in the nuclear sector to support a major High Voltage Electrical Distribution Upgrade project and are looking to appoint both an Electrical Engineer and a Senior Electrical Engineer to assist with the final phase of the project.

These roles are central to supporting the Principal Designer / Design Authority (DA) function and ensuring that all documentation across 132kV and 11kV infrastructure is accurate, validated, and fully aligned with site and regulatory standards.

The Opportunity

Whether you're an experienced Electrical Engineer this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a technically complex, regulated environment. You'll be involved in reviewing and validating drawings, working with internal documentation systems, and liaising with engineering teams to ensure system records reflect the live installations.

• Review and assess electrical drawings across internal document control systems.
• Identify the most accurate and current representations of HV installations.
• Migrate validated records into the AO document/record system.
• Verify as-installed works on site against existing documentation.
• Operate within 132kV / 11kV substations, complying with site safety protocols.
• Support the Design Authority and contribute to the delivery of a compliant documentation set.

Additional Responsibilities for Senior Engineers

• Take an active role in supporting the Principal Designer / DA in line with CDM regulations.
• Act as a key point of contact between design teams and project stakeholders.

What You’ll Need (All Applicants):

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Practical experience working with 132kV and 11kV substations.
• Must hold ‘Person’ status for access to substations/ Gridyards.
• Previous experience in a nuclear or high-hazard environment.
• Active SC Clearance, or eligibility to obtain.
• Comfortable working with engineering documentation systems and drawing control processes.

Senior Engineer Level – Essential:

• Professionally qualified to IEng or CEng.
• Demonstrable experience leading elements of electrical design or assurance work on HV projects.
• Understanding of CDM regulations and experience supporting Principal Designer duties.

Want to Apply?
Whether you're stepping into your next challenge we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Shereese Wood to find out more:
[e-mail]
0151 666 8923