Electrical Systems Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Electrical Systems Engineer for a Bedford-based, site-focused role. The contract spans 6 months and is office-based, with a Monday to Friday schedule.

The role involves designing, maintaining and upgrading electrical systems, delivering projects from concept through commissioning, and supporting operations on a world-class engineering site. A degree in Electrical Engineering and PLC/control systems experience are desirable, with security

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Industrial electrical experience.
• Experience with PLCs/control systems desirable.
• British passport and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Electrical systems design, maintenance and upgrades in a complex industrial environment.
• Deliver projects from requirements through to commissioning.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Site-based, Monday to Friday responsibilities.

Skills

Electrical design

Industrial engineering

PLC/Control systems

Project ownership

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Electrical Systems Engineer

Bedford, commutable from: Milton Keynes, Northampton, Cambridge, Kettering, Luton, Stevenage.

6 Months Contract.

Competitive Hourly Rate, Office Based Monday to Friday.

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer looking for your next immediately available contract role? This is an excellent opportunity to join a unique engineering organisation, taking on a key role in the development and maintenance of world-class aerodynamic testing facilities.

On offer is an autonomous position where you will play a key role in the design, maintenance and continuous improvement of complex electrical systems, supporting the ongoing operation and future development of this unique industrial site.

This company operates one of the only facilities in the world specialising in its niche field. They are now looking for a Senior Electrical Systems Engineer to join the team on a contract basis for an initial 6 months.

The day-to-day responsibilities of this role include maintaining and upgrading legacy electrical systems, delivering new engineering projects from concept through to commissioning, investigating plant performance, troubleshooting operational issues and driving continuous improvement across the facility.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, have industrial experience working with complex plant or machinery and possess a strong understanding of electrical systems. Experience with control systems, PLCs or electronics would be advantageous. Due to the nature of the business, candidates must hold a British Passport and be able to pass Security Clearance.

The Role:

• Electrical systems engineering within a complex industrial environment
• Designing, maintaining and upgrading plant and facility electrical systems
• Delivering projects from requirements through to commissioning
• Monday to Friday, site-based role

The Person:

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or similar
• Industrial electrical engineering experience
• Knowledge of electrical system design and industrial machinery
• Experience with PLCs, control systems or electronics desirable
• Comfortable taking ownership of engineering projects and working hands-on when required
• Must hold a British Passport and be able to pass Security Clearance

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.