Senior Electrical Engineer

Quest Global; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to collaborate with the customer and support infrastructure and asset development at a major dockyard facility. You will be the technical interface for electrical aspects of modifications, scope, design, and delivery, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance and alignment with broader projects while working within a team of engineers.

Qualifications include an HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, and CEng is

Qualifications

• HND (minimum) in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred.
• Relevant electrical engineering experience in a highly regulated industry.
• Proven track record in scope, design and modification of electrical systems (LV/HV, lighting, distribution).
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and electrical standards (IEEE, IEC).

Responsibilities

• Engage with the customer to understand requirements and provide electrical engineering support.
• Scope, design and propose modifications to assets or facilities based on needs and constraints.
• Oversee lifecycle development from concept through implementation and maintenance.
• Review and approve technical documentation for regulatory and safety compliance.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to align designs with broader projects.
• Support installation, commissioning and testing activities as needed.

Education

HND in Electrical Engineering

CEng preferred

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Job Requirements

Quest Global is an organisation at the forefront of innovation and one of the world’s fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.

Job Requirements

Quest Global is an organisation at the forefront of innovation and one of the world’s fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.

As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

We are looking to expand our Electrical Engineering capability in all levels of experience and are keen to hear from you if you feel you’re ready to take the next step in your career.

You must be a Sole UK National and qualify for Security Clearance.

Job Description

The Senior Electrical Engineer will work collaboratively with the customer to support infrastructure and asset development at a major dockyard facility. This role may include but is not limited to: being the technical interface with the customer, ensuring that all electrical aspects of facility modifications, redesigns and new infrastructure are scoped, developed and delivered, to meet operational requirements, safety standards and compliance obligations, whilst working within a team of electrical engineers supporting various projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage directly with the customer to understand requirements and provide electrical engineering support.
• Scope, design and propose modifications to existing assets or new facilities based on customer needs and system limitations. Engage in the full lifecycle development of electrical projects, from conceptual design through to implementation and maintenance.
• Assess and approve technical documentation prior to customer submission, ensuring technical, regulatory and safety considerations have been addressed.
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to align electrical designs with broader infrastructure projects.
• Support the planning and execution of installation, commissioning and testing phases as needed.
• Provide technical input to project documentation, risk assessments and progress reporting.

Work Experience

Qualifications & Experience

• HND (minimum) in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred.
• Relevant electrical engineering experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., nuclear, maritime, infrastructure, oil and gas etc).
• Proven track record in scoping, designing and modification of electrical systems (LV/HV systems, lighting, power distribution etc.)
• Strong knowledge of relevant safety regulations and electrical standards (e.g., IEEE, IEC).

Desirable Attributes

• Good Communication skills - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
• Proficient with electrical CAD software and tools such as ETAP, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar.
• Experience in working in a dockyard, marine, Defence or MoD environments particularly with asset lifecycle support.
• Knowledge of High Voltage (HV) Systems used in large scale or industrial facilities.
• Knowledge of building services or power distribution network.