Electrical Installation Engineer - Full UK Citizens Only

Osprey Engineering Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday, rising to 30

Private health scheme

Death in service plan

Access to wellbeing programme

Free on-site parking

Company car scheme

Perkbox benefits

Quarterly social events

Job summary

A dynamic engineering firm in the United Kingdom is looking for an Electrical Installation Engineer to join a skilled team. This role involves surveying, installing, and commissioning control systems, with an emphasis on practical electrical experience and strong communication skills. You'll be expected to travel to sites, work independently and as part of a team, and maintain high standards in project delivery. The company offers a supportive work environment, extensive training, and comprehensive benefits including a pension scheme and health plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in electrical work.
• Experience with panel wiring and fabrication.
• Ability to interpret control diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Surveying and installing control systems.
• Commissioning systems and providing site support.
• Ensuring work is completed to high standards.

Skills

practical electrical experience

communication skills

ability to read electrical schematics

Education

Level 3 Electrical Installation (2365)

18th Edition (BS7671:2018)

ECS Gold Card

Tools

EPlan

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Join a fast-moving engineering team working on cutting-edge control systems

We’re looking for a hands-on, practical Electrical Installation Engineer to join a highly skilled engineering team delivering high-quality control systems for a key client base. If you enjoy site work, problem-solving, and seeing projects through from install to commission, this one’s for you.

The Role

• Surveying, installing, commissioning, and supporting site-based control systems
• Strong electrical installation bias with some exposure to PLC programming (training provided)
• Panel wiring and fabrication as a core part of the role
• Working independently, in pairs, or as part of a wider engineering team
• Ensuring work is delivered to the highest standards and within agreed deadlines
• PREDOMINANTLY standard working hours, with flexibility required
• Regular site travel (typically within 3 hours)
• Overnight stays expected but capped at ~20% of the working week
• Hotels provided where travel exceeds 1.5 hours
• Monday–Thursday: 08:30–17:15
• Friday: 08:30–16:00

What We’re Looking For

• 18th Edition (BS7671:2018)
• ECS Gold Card
• Background in electrical installation, service & support, or maintenance
• Essential experience in panel wiring and fabrication
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control diagrams
• Experience installing and commissioning equipment such as PLCs
• Exposure to EPlan, AutoCAD, or similar (advantageous)

What You’ll Need

• Minimum 2 years’ practical electrical experience
• Level 3 Electrical Installation (2365)
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Clean UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK

What’s On Offer

• Auto-enrolment pension (salary sacrifice available)
• 25 days holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years
• Private health scheme (after 1 year)
• Death in service plan (after 5 years)
• Access to a dedicated wellbeing programme
• Extensive training hub with ongoing development opportunities
• Free on-site parking (subject to availability)
• Access to company vans / pool cars (company car scheme available)
• Perkbox benefits – discounts on shopping, dining, cinema & holidays
• Quarterly social events, team days & Christmas party weekend (partners included)
• TIL / overtime and expenses scheme
• Work for a business that invests in its people
• Strong focus on training, development, and work–life balance
• Long-standing reputation delivering complex automation and control systems
• nclusive, diverse, and supportive company culture
• Be part of a team shaping innovative engineering solutions every day