Senior Electrical Engineer

Kenton Black Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor is seeking an Electrical Quality Engineer to oversee quality across multiple projects in the power and renewables sector. This permanent position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with significant opportunities for career development and involvement in high-profile projects. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and over 5 years of experience in quality management within engineering and construction.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career development and leadership training opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years' quality management experience in engineering & construction.
• Experience with HV/MV substations, transmission & distribution is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project quality plans and inspection plans.
• Lead quality culture across site teams and supply chain.
• Carry out audits and ensure QMS compliance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Construction Management or equivalent

Job description

Electrical Quality Engineer – Power & Renewables | Glasgow

Extremely Competitive Salary & Package

Join a forward-thinking engineering contractor delivering high-profile projects across the power and renewables sector. With a secure pipeline of work for the next 5+ years, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career, work with leading clients, and develop your skills on major engineering projects.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent role with long-term project pipeline
• Competitive salary and benefits package (negotiable)
• Career development and leadership training opportunities
• Work with a collaborative, high-performing team
• Exposure to complex and innovative power & renewables projects

The Role

As Electrical Quality Engineer, you’ll take ownership of quality across multiple projects, ensuring compliance, driving improvements, and supporting delivery from pre-construction through to handover. You’ll play a key role in maintaining standards, supporting teams, and building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project quality plans, inspection and test plans
• Lead quality culture and behaviors across site teams and supply chain
• Carry out audits, monitor KPIs, and ensure QMS compliance
• Implement lessons learned, walkdowns, and benchmarks to improve performance
• Provide technical support, guidance, and training to project teams
• Identify risks, drive corrective actions, and proactively improve processes

About You

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent trade qualification
• 5+ years’ quality management experience in engineering & construction
• Experience with HV/MV substations, transmission & distribution (advantageous)
• Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
• Able to lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic business, work on landmark projects, and take your career to the next level.