Senior Electrical Technician

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy organization in Rotherham is seeking a Senior Electrical Technician to manage and improve the site-wide electrical distribution network. This role involves ensuring the safe operation of electrical systems and leading multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have experience with Written Safe Systems of Work and strong leadership skills, with a salary of £56,596 offered. Flexible working is supported, making this a great opportunity for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be appointed as or working towards Authorised Person Electrical [AP(E)] status.
• Experience in leading engineering procedures and risk assessments.
• Proven experience in managing plant faults and work packages.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of plant faults and work packages.
• Manage work on the site distribution network and prepare engineering procedures.
• Authorise and supervise electrical work and lead multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Proven experience in creating and approving Written Safe Systems of Work (WSSW)

Supervisory and leadership skills

Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams

Job description

Overview

The salary for this role is £56,596 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance). Onsite working is expected, however, we actively support requests for flexible working. Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact? Join our team as a Senior Electrical Technician and help shape the future of fusion energy. You will lead projects on the site-wide electrical distribution network in Rotherham, taking ownership of installations, modifications, fault finding, repairs, and improvements to LV/HV equipment, ensuring safe and reliable operation. Working alongside the project manager, you will deliver high-quality results on time and within budget, while providing clear technical direction and updates to both internal teams and external stakeholders. This is a chance to play a key role in advancing cutting-edge energy solutions and driving improvements across critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of plant faults and work packages, ensuring issues are quickly resolved with technically robust solutions that meet safety, quality, and cost requirements.
• Manage work on the site distribution network, preparing and maintaining engineering procedures, risk assessments, method statements, and local rules in support of UKAEA operations.
• Take responsibility for the design, specification, procurement, installation, commissioning, and ongoing safe operation of assigned electrical systems, equipment, and subsystems.
• Authorise and supervise electrical work, lead multidisciplinary teams (staff, contractors, ASWs), act as First Reporting Manager (FRM) or Contract Project Manager (CPM), and support the professional growth of junior technicians through coaching and mentoring.
• Build and maintain positive collaborations with internal teams, external contractors, international laboratories, universities, suppliers, and professional networks. We’re looking for someone with proven experience in creating and approving Written Safe Systems of Work (WSSW), who is either appointed as or working towards Authorised Person Electrical [AP(E)] status, and who brings strong supervisory and leadership skills. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in creating and approving Written Safe Systems of Work (WSSW).
• Appointed as or working towards Authorised Person Electrical [AP(E)] status.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills, with ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.