Senior Electrical Engineer

FCDO Services; England; On-site; GBP 59,000; Full time

Job summary

FCDO Services is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead diverse electrical projects across the globe, bringing strong expertise and leadership. The role offers opportunities for overseas travel, a rich benefits package including a Civil Service pension and a dynamic work environment engaging with government-level projects.

Benefits

Civil Service Pension with employer contribution

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

On-site nursery

Overtime pay and more

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Electrical design.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
• Proficient in digital skills and specialist software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and management of Electrical projects globally.
• Handle projects up to the value of £100 million.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

Professional Engineering Qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

IES

Amtech

Job description

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Location- Hanslope Park, South East England, MK19 7BH

Client Job Reference- 412340

FCDO Services

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Job summary

At FCDO Services, we provide secure construction, digital and logistics services to government-level customers, including the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. At any given moment, we could be rewiring a centuries-old embassy in Europe; designing hybrid PV/Power systems for a site in Africa; or providing new utilities for a skyscraper government building in Asia.

For a Senior Engineer, that means immense challenge, regular overseas travel, and above all, a real need for someone who can bring both strong leadership and depth of experience as an Electrical Design Engineer.

Based in Milton Keynes and travelling worldwide on a regular basis, you’ll be responsible for leading on the design and management of a wide range of Electrical projects on a global scale, up to the value of £100 million. Working within an Engineering team that designs and installs through all the RIBA stages.

Find variety to challenge even your knowledge

If you’re a seasoned professional looking for a new challenge, you’ll find that here every day. You’ll have constant variety in the projects you work on, managing multiple projects around the world at any one time. Within those projects, you’ll find unusual requirements and conditions to test the limits of your expertise. Whether it’s installing equipment that can withstand 50°C heat; wiring secure round-the-clock communications for a region with an unreliable power supply; or delivering smooth-running projects on some of the world’s most isolated islands, there’s never a dull moment. Throughout it all, you’ll be the go-to advisor for customers, stakeholders, and even our internal teams, from Architects to Surveyors to Structural Engineers. You’ll make every project run smoothly – and spot opportunities for our organisation to grow too.

Bring expertise everyone can rely on

For this role, we need someone who can hit the ground running; who’s already got plenty of expertise to draw from, to help us deliver the best possible service to our customers. You’ll have a professional Engineering qualification. You’ll have extensive experience in the field, ideally including overseas work. And you’ll have knowledge of legislation around your specialism – like Health and Safety regulation. When it comes to digital skills, you’ll be proficient in AutoCAD and the Microsoft Office suite. Plus, it would be even better if you have experience using specialist software, such as IES and Amtech.

Just as importantly, you’ll be able to take all that expertise and use it to help others understand your projects, keeping customers and stakeholders engaged and informed at every point in even the most challenging work.

Feel real pride – and get real benefits too

So, it’s fair to say that we expect a lot, but we’ll give you a lot back too. That starts with great benefits, including flexible/hybrid working, an on-site nursery, a Civil Service pension, overtime and more. And finally, most importantly, there’s that sense of purpose you’ll feel. With new challenges for even the most seasoned engineer; travel to places most people will never go; and impact that protects the nation, there’s one thing for sure: this is your job – bigger.

All our employees have to be security cleared before being appointed, so you’ll need to go through Developed Vetting (DV). You can find out more about this process on our website.

Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and see how the team delivers for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at https://virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/

It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world.

The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.

Alongside your salary of £58,123, FCDO Services contributes £16,838 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Learning and development tailored to your role.
• Annual leave starting at 25 days.
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
• Free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

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Attachments

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Apply before 11:55 pm on Wednesday 9 July 2025.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Government Administration

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