Senior Electrical Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins Réalis is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to play a pivotal role in critical UK infrastructure projects, ensuring high-quality design and project delivery. In a flexible and supportive environment, you'll manage teams, work with diverse projects, and contribute to the future of our cities and environments.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Access to extensive training portfolio

Qualifications

• Chartered status as an Electrical Engineer with experience in multidisciplinary design delivery.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems in various environments.
• Experience in adhering to quality assurance standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical design work to high-quality levels.
• Prepare briefs and scopes of work.
• Deliver integrated design solutions collaboratively.

Skills

Electrical design (LV and HV systems)

Design delivery

Project management

Proficiency in digital analysis packages

Education

Chartered Electrical Engineer

Tools

Trimble

Amtech

Job description

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Shape the Future of our cities and environments.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' challenges head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

Bring your skills to the mix as a Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll play a vital role in every aspect of electrical engineering on Transformational Programmes for critical UK infrastructure with opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad.

We specialise in all aspects of electrical engineering, within multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Education. We continue to provide industry-leading engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle, with value added through client-side support as well as construction phases. If being a part of a team with a passion for this industry is for you then we would love to talk to you.

We currently have opportunities in our Manchester, Leeds, Belfast and Glasgow offices.

Your Purpose

• Manage a team to undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high-quality levels.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals.
• Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
• Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.

What you can bring

• Chartered Electrical Engineer.
• Experience in design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Sound knowledge of electrical design (LV and HV systems), motor control centres/switchgear, electrical installations and systems within industrial/process environment, HAZOP assessments, DSEAR/ATEX installation practice, production of SLD/BCD’s, earthing and bonding and familiarity with current UK design standards, including industry-specific standards and working practices.
• Proficiency in designing within appropriate digital analysis packages, following local and national guidance. E.g., electrical design software such as Trimble/Amtech.

What we offer?

Atkins Réalis recognises that there are many well-qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full-time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements. As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default Atkins Réalis offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25 days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy or sell some of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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Training:

Atkins Réalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have access to a high-ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the most of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, this will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or longer. Please do not mention or include in your application or CV any current or previously held security clearance.

Atkins Réalis recognises that many well-qualified people are looking to further their careers but cannot commit to full-time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community—a place where everyone can be themselves, thrive, and develop. We offer family-friendly policies, flexible working, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

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Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular