Electrical Engineer/ Technician

Millbank Holdings Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in engineering services is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician for a 6+ month on-site contract near Reading. The role requires hands-on experience within regulated environments and relevant electrical qualifications. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with specifications, conducting site verifications, and supporting project management. The ideal candidate will have strong technical and documentation skills, with a competitive hourly rate of £40-45 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold relevant qualifications to work in regulated environments.
• Experience in regulated industries (nuclear, defense, pharma) is advantageous.
• Capability to obtain Security Clearance (SC).

Responsibilities

• Support project management with electrical design and installation requirements.
• Ensure compliance with electrical project scope.
• Review designs and technical documentation thoroughly.
• Conduct site verifications and ensure standard compliance.

Skills

Electrical installation experience

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Technical query management

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

2391 Inspection & Testing

CSCS card

BS7671 – 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Are you eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC) and have the right to work in the UK?

Do you hold the necessary qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3, 2391, 17th/18th Edition)?

Do you have recent hands-on electrical experience within a nuclear or similarly regulated environment?

The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to support the delivery of an ongoing M&E package within a highly regulated nuclear environment. This is a 6+ month contract working on-site near Reading, with a rate of £40-45/hr LTD, outside IR35 (depending a full status determination).

The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and confident operating in regulated environments. You will support electrical project scopes, assist with verification of installations, and ensure adherence to strict technical and safety standards.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

- Support Project Management in ensuring electrical design and installations meet specification requirements.
- Ensure efficient, compliant execution of electrical project scope.
- Rigorously apply customer and regulatory specifications and standards.
- Review issued designs and associated technical documentation.

You will have the following qualifications & experience:

- Verify and populate installed equipment data for Asset Registers and O&M manuals.
- Conduct on-site verifications to ensure designs meet required standards.
- Collaborate with design engineers to confirm fit-for-purpose solutions.
- Peer review subcontractor drawings and documents for compliance.
- Raise and manage technical queries (TQs) through to resolution.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients and suppliers, including identifying and onboarding new electrical subcontractors.
- Witness FATs (Factory Acceptance Tests) and support project sign-off.
- Provide scheduling and tasking support to Lead Engineers and Project Management.
- Offer on-site technical support to the construction team.
- Participate in and promote a strong ESH (Environment, Safety, and Health) culture]

It’s great if you also have the following
Qualifications:

- City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation
- 2391 Inspection & Testing
- CSCS card
- BS7671 – 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Experience:

- Expereince in a similar role within a regulated industry (e.g., nuclear, defence, pharma)
- Ability to obtain SC clearance (UK nationals or those with indefinite leave to remain)
- Strong documentation, installation verification, and technical query management skills

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.