Senior Electrical Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to contribute to innovative engineering projects focused on sustainable practices. This role involves designing electrical systems for marine platforms and providing consultancy across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Electrical Engineering, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage projects effectively. Join a dynamic team dedicated to addressing global challenges and making a meaningful impact on the environment and society. This position offers flexibility and the opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Private Medical (family coverage)

Enhanced Pension

Flexible Working

18 weeks enhanced maternity pay

Family friendly policies

Wellbeing Fund

Holiday Trading

Professional Subscriptions

Qualifications

• Experience in Electrical Engineering with a focus on marine platforms.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing Electrical Engineering Systems for marine platforms.
• Provide electrical engineering support across various technical consultancy projects.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Joining BMT means gaining access to a comprehensive set of employee benefits designed to empower your success. In addition to a competitive salary, our offerings encompass health, family, finance, and personal development, including:

• Private Medical (family coverage)
• Enhanced Pension
• Flexible Working
• 18 weeks enhanced maternity pay (after a qualifying period of 1 year)
• Family friendly policies
• Committed to an inclusive culture
• Wellbeing Fund – an annual fund for personal hobbies or interests
• Holiday Trading
• Professional Subscriptions

At BMT, we pride ourselves on being a verified flexible workplace, providing freedom and choice. We understand not everyone has the same needs in order to make work, work for them and their lives - we'd love you to discuss any requirements for flexibility with us - we can't promise to fulfil every request but we do promise to listen to what matters to you. Learn more about our flexible status at Flexa Careers.

About the role

We are increasingly using our knowledge and expertise to drive transformative designs, technology and solutions around the world that will contribute towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). BMT’s focus SDGs are Climate Action and Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure. These goals matter most to our stakeholders and are where we believe we can have the greatest impact towards a better future.

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about addressing these global challenges and are proactive in finding opportunities to integrate sustainable practices as part their role.

Due to growth, we are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the delivery of a broad range of engineering projects. The main responsibilities of the role will include:

• Assisting with the design of Electrical Engineering Systems for new marine platforms, life extension programmes and in-service solutions, including design changes and modifications.
• Providing advice on the integration of electrical systems and equipment within ships, submarines, and other marine platforms.
• Providing electrical engineering support across a range of technical consultancy projects, principally in the Maritime (Defence or Commercial Shipping) Sector but also including Land and Environmental Sectors.
• Liaising with customers to understand requirements and provide innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Management of electrical engineering projects.
• Provision of ad-hoc assistance to broader mechanical and marine engineering projects.

The role is nominally based in the Southwest from our Bath office; however, we have a number of offices around the UK and happily promote flexible and homeworking for our staff where appropriate within the UK. The successful candidates will be able to combine a mixture of remote and office-based working on a hybrid basis, this to be agreed on application.

About you

Are you looking to apply your engineering knowledge to new and varied challenges, from helping and advising customers with engineering projects to supporting the creation and realisation of new systems? If so, this role may be for you.

We are looking for new team members who have held a career in a purely Electrical or Integrated Electrical Engineering discipline and now wish to take the next steps in building their knowledge and experience within BMT.

As a member of the Marine Engineering Capability we are looking for someone who can independently deliver work as assigned by line management, whilst providing professional engineering services and support across the department. The candidate should have a demonstrable understanding and experience of the application of electrical engineering capabilities, methodologies, process and toolsets to related Design and Engineering activities.

The candidate is expected to be able to demonstrate the following qualities:

• Electrical Engineer with a Bachelors/Master’s Degree in an Electrical related subject or appropriate Naval and/or Commercial Marine electrical experience.
• Ideally to be of Chartered Engineer statuswith a recognised professional body or if not, Incorporated Engineer status with demonstratable experience and working towards achieving Chartered Engineer status.
• Demonstrable Electrical experience in the Maritime (Defence Surface/Sub-Surface or Commercial Shipping), or Environmental sectors.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with experience of leading technical projects to time, cost, and quality through excellent organisational skills despite competing priorities.
• Good interpersonal skills with experience of communicating your work to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner through meetings, written reports and/or presentations; ability to communicate at all levels in an organisation.
• Ability to coach/mentor less experienced staff and able to receive and give feedback.
• Flexibility to be deployed on a range of projects, across customer sites and using a breadth of technical skills and knowledge.
• Dedication to providing first-class service to our clients.

In addition, some of the following experience would be desirable:

• Dealing with equipment suppliers and manufacturers.
• Understanding of the issues pertaining to the integration of electrical systems and equipment or complex integrated electrical systems within ships or marine platforms.
• Design intent management and experience of working within Shipyard environment.
• Knowledge and experience of working with Class Society Rules.
• Good understanding of electrical regulation and legislation.
• Liaising with customers to understand their requirements and producing statements of work or proposals that deliver innovative solutions.
• Project management.
• Leading junior members of staff, supporting the technical delivery of their work and their ongoing professional development.

To be successful in the role you will be someone who thrives on new challenges, is motivated by variety, and has a strong desire to build on your experience.

Please note, the successful candidate must hold, or be eligible to obtain, UK security clearance to SC level.

Missing skills? Let us be the judge! BMT are passionate about people; we recognise that technology moves quickly and that no one can learn everything, which is why we seek those who can adapt and demonstrate the aptitude to learn. With enthusiasm and the right attitude, we can help you discover your potential.

We expect you to share our passion for creating a more environmentally and socially sustainable future for all our stakeholders