Senior (Design) Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

Scottish Prison Service; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior (Design) Electrical Engineer to join their Estates Team. This role involves managing design projects, providing electrical systems support, and promoting high-quality design standards. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant Electrical discipline, experience in significant infrastructure projects, and knowledge of renewable technologies. The position offers an attractive pension and development opportunities.

Benefits

Attractive Pension (Civil Service)

Commitment to personal and professional development

37 days annual leave

Free car parking

Discounts at high street stores

Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Comprehensive experience in design management and building services infrastructure.
• Specialist knowledge to authorise switching of High Voltage networks.
• Experience in developing strategic responses to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide support on electrical systems design advice.
• Act as design champion and ensure design standards are maintained.
• Provide technical support to Project Managers and Maintenance teams.

Skills

Electrical Systems design

Negotiation skills

Renewables/LZC technologies knowledge

Technical standards definition

Education

Degree in Electrical discipline

Membership of a relevant professional body

Job description

Senior (Design) Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

1 Lochside Avenue, Edinburgh, EH12 9DJ/Hybrid

£59,798 - £65,786

An exciting opportunity has arisen within SPS Headquarters as we recruit for a Senior (Design) Electrical Engineer (Building Services) to join our Estates Team. The postholder shall provide support to the SPS Estates Head of Professional and Technical Services – providing strategic direction for and delivering electrical and specialist systems design advice service on behalf of Estates and Technical Services, progressing initiatives as requested.

The postholder shall act as design champion and ensure that a standard suite of suitable design standards are available and kept under continual review, providing project specific guidance, advice and assistance in the delivery of projects to ensure the delivery of high‑quality outcomes. The role will promote quality design in contributing to the aims of the SPS and in ensuring delivery of positive outcomes for the users of the SPS buildings and estate. Supporting and co‑ordinating business and design/digital improvement initiatives, including transition to Net Zero.

The post holder shall provide technical support to Project Managers and Estates Maintenance teams on design, operation, maintenance and safety of electrical systems. Undertake inspections of installed systems and audits of working practices to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and that safe operating conditions are maintained. The postholder will provide specialist knowledge and experience to ensure SPS remains compliant across its Low and High Voltage networks.

The post holder is required to establish, build and maintain relationships with UK, other prison and judicial authorities, other governmental groups (Scottish and UK) and advisory organisations, sharing knowledge and best practice, contributing to local and national initiatives as required.

If you have the following, we would like to hear from you:

• A degree level qualification in a relevant Electrical discipline
• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Comprehensive experience of Electrical Systems design, design management and process, specifically related to significant building services infrastructure projects
• The ability to negotiate with and positively influence others to achieve desired project outputs and deliverables
• Experience in undertaking, researching and developing strategic and/or specific responses to an estates business needs.
• Specialist knowledge of electrical building systems related to renewables/LZC technologies and Climate Change.
• Specialist knowledge and experience to undertake the role of ‘Senior Authorised Person’, qualified to authorise the switching and isolation of High Voltage networks OR Specialist knowledge and experience, to ensure SPS’s remains compliant across its High Voltage network.
• Experience of defining and setting technical standards and monitoring performance, progress, delivery, initiating corrective actions and improvements as required. (Desirable)

Some of the benefits you can enjoy in role are:

• Attractive Pension (Civil Service)
• Commitment to your personal and professional development
• Annual Leave - 37 days rising to 42 days
• Free car parking
• Discounts at high street stores, supermarkets and restaurants through our partners at Blue Light Card, Edenred and Civil Service Sports Council.
• Sick Pay

For information on the job, including full job description and person specification, and to apply for these vacancies please visit the Scottish Prison Service website: www.sps.gov.uk

Closing date: 15 December 2025.

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