Senior Electrical Engineer – Defence & Nuclear Infra

ASSYSTEM; Scotland; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem is a leading international nuclear engineering group delivering major defence infrastructure projects in the UK. This role sits within a highly regulated environment, focusing on electrical engineering challenges and rigorous assurance across complex programmes.

You will review strategies and calculations, manage technical risks, and provide guidance to project teams and supply chains, ensuring compliance and safety.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Chartered status with a relevant professional body.
• Strong Electrical Engineering experience within defence, nuclear, marine, major infrastructure or another highly regulated environment.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a senior engineering management position.
• Experience reviewing electrical designs, specifications, calculations, risk assessments and technical submissions.
• Proven ability to provide technical advice, challenge and assurance across multidisciplinary projects or programmes.
• Good understanding of engineering standards, design risk, constructability and infrastructure delivery constraints.
• Strong stakeholder and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical matters clearly to non-technical audiences.
• SC clearance, or the ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Provide Electrical Engineering expertise, technical assurance and challenge across complex programmes.
• Review engineering strategies, specifications, calculations and technical submissions, ensuring appropriate standards and requirements are met.
• Identify and manage technical risks, non-conformances and engineering issues, supporting effective resolution and escalation.
• Contribute to design reviews, technical assurance and governance, providing clear, evidence-based recommendations.
• Help develop and maintain engineering standards, guidance and assurance processes.
• Provide specialist advice to programme teams, customers, Design Authority representatives and supply chain partners.
• Support the translation of customer, operational, safety and regulatory requirements into appropriate engineering solutions.
• Contribute to supplier assessments, tender evaluations and technical clarification.
• Support the development of Electrical Engineering capability, including mentoring, knowledge sharing and communities of practice.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practice, sharing lessons learned across the wider organisation.
• Prepare technical reports, briefs and recommendations to support senior-level decision making.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Chartered status

Defence & nuclear domain

Senior engineering management

Technical assurance

Stakeholder communication

Risk assessment

Design reviews

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered engineer

Job description

Assystem is a leading international nuclear engineering group delivering major defence infrastructure projects in the UK. This role sits within a highly regulated environment, focusing on electrical engineering challenges and rigorous assurance across complex programmes.

You will review strategies and calculations, manage technical risks, and provide guidance to project teams and supply chains, ensuring compliance and safety.