Senior Electrical Engineer — Defence & Nuclear Programs

Assystem; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Discount vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Free flu jabs

Job summary

Assystem in Glasgow is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Technical Services team on a major UK Defence and nuclear programme. The role provides electrical engineering advice, challenges suppliers, and ensures outputs meet safety and regulatory standards throughout the project lifecycle.

You will review specifications, manage technical risks, contribute to design reviews, and support continuous improvement while mentoring engineers and supporting governance and decision-making at senior

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Chartered status with a relevant professional body.
• Minimum of 3 years in a senior engineering management position.
• Experience reviewing electrical designs, calculations, risk assessments and technical submissions.
• SC clearance or 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 evidence-based recommendations.
• Help develop and maintain engineering standards, guidance and assurance processes.
• Support supplier assessments, tender evaluations and technical clarification.
• Mentor engineers and share best practice within the organisation.
• Drive continuous improvement and share lessons learned across the wider group.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Engineering management

Defence/nuclear sector

SC clearance

Stakeholder communication

Gateway reviews

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Chartered engineer

Job description

Assystem in Glasgow is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Technical Services team on a major UK Defence and nuclear programme. The role provides electrical engineering advice, challenges suppliers, and ensures outputs meet safety and regulatory standards throughout the project lifecycle.

You will review specifications, manage technical risks, contribute to design reviews, and support continuous improvement while mentoring engineers and supporting governance and decision-making at senior