Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Workpack Engineer

NAVANTIA UK; Methil; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Navantia UK in Methil is seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Workpack Engineer to lead the E&I package for vessel builds. You will develop detailed work packages, liaise with design, planning and production teams, and ensure safety, quality and schedule adherence.

The role requires experience in shipbuilding or marine sectors, knowledge of marine electrical systems, interpreting drawings, and cost reporting. Security clearance BPSS may be required.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Instrumentation, Marine Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience within shipbuilding, marine engineering, defence, offshore, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Knowledge of marine electrical and control systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Scheduling, reporting and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed E&I work packages for vessel build
• Review electrical and instrumentation design, output drawings, cable routing diagrams, schematics, and installation standards.
• Convert design information into clear, executable work instructions for production teams.
• Accountable for performance management through KPIs and schedule adherence
• Provide technical support to E&I supervisors and installation teams.
• Working closely with Design Engineering, Planning, Production, Supply Chain, and Commissioning teams.
• Manage the installation and commissioning of marine electrical, control, communications, navigation, and instrumentation systems.
• Ensure quality, inspection, testing, and handover requirements are incorporated into work packs.
• Promote compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards.

Skills

Marine electrical & control systems

Interpreting engineering drawings

Scheduling & cost control

Technical specifications analysis

Education

HNC/HND, Degree in Electrical/Instrumentation/Marine Engineering

Job description

Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Workpack Engineer

• Full-time
• Location: Methil
• Employment Type: Permanent

Navantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK’s defence, energy and maritime ambitions. We’re doing this by creating state-of-the-art sovereign defence capabilities, investing in the UK to modernise industrial facilities, and bolstering the nation's energy security. Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state-owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history. In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish. By combining Harland & Wolff’s proud heritage and facilities with Navantia’s global expertise, Navantia UK is well-positioned to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and economic growth across the UK.

This role is responsible for developing and managing Electrical and Instrumentation work packages to enable the construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of marine and naval vessels. The role will be the subcontract lead for the E&I package, ensures that all activities are fully planned, resourced, and documented throughout the product lifecycle following safety procedures through an efficient, and high-quality execution within programme milestones.

Key Duties

• Develop and maintain detailed E&I work packages for vessel build
• Review electrical and instrumentation design, output drawings, cable routing diagrams, schematics, and installation standards.
• Convert design information into clear, executable work instructions for production teams.
• Accountable for performance management through KPIs and schedule adherence
• Provide technical support to E&I supervisors and installation teams.
• Working closely with Design Engineering, Planning, Production, Supply Chain, and Commissioning teams.
• Manage the installation and commissioning of marine electrical, control, communications, navigation, and instrumentation systems.
• Ensure quality, inspection, testing, and handover requirements are incorporated into work packs.
• Promote compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards.

• HNC/HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Instrumentation, Marine Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience within shipbuilding, marine engineering, defence, offshore, or heavy industrial sectors.
• Knowledge of marine electrical and control systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Scheduling, reporting and cost control

***Please note as part of the onboarding process all candidates will need to complete BPSS security clearance***

We are an Opening Doors employer, committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace. Our approach, shaped by our values of service, trust, excellence, agility, dedication, and you, we focus on removing barriers and recognising potential. We are committed to fairness at every stage, including providing reasonable adjustments and actively working to eliminate discrimination.

We believe talent is everywhere, and by widening access to opportunity and welcoming diverse experiences, we aim to create a workplace where every person feels valued and has an equal chance.