Senior Engineer Electrical

NDA group; Dounreay; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuclear Restoration Services in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Engineer Electrical to shape engineering strategy across the FCA Programme Infrastructure, delivering safe, compliant solutions in a highly regulated environment.

You will lead technical authority, governance, and interfaces with regulators, oversee safety case delivery, and develop personnel to ensure project delivery. An opportunity to influence major infrastructure and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified engineer with substantial electrical engineering experience in a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution, HV/LV systems and safety practices.
• Ability to coordinate priorities, manage technical challenges and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engineering strategies, standards, and governance for safe project delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and act as a technical authority with regulators and stakeholders.
• Lead, develop, and manage engineering resources to deliver high-quality infrastructure solutions.
• Support project approvals and maintain Design Authority arrangements.

Skills

Electrical engineering experience

Leadership and governance

Regulatory compliance understanding

Education

Engineering degree (Incorporated/Chartered status)

Job description

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer looking for an opportunity to influence major infrastructure projects in a highly regulated environment? We are seeking a Senior Engineer Electrical* to join the FCA Programme Infrastructure team, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping engineering strategy, ensuring technical excellence, and delivering safe, compliant, and effective engineering solutions that support critical site objectives.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead on complex engineering challenges, provide technical authority across projects and programmes, and work with a wide range of stakeholders, regulators, and specialist teams. You'll help drive engineering quality, safety, and innovation while contributing directly to the successful delivery of the Site Performance Plan.

* A trainee would also be considered for the right candidate, salary for a trainee would range from £38,354 to £43,765

What you'll be doing:

As Senior Engineer Electrical, you will lead the development and implementation of engineering strategies, standards, and governance arrangements that ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Working across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects, you will provide technical leadership, oversee engineering and safety case delivery, act as a key interface with regulators and stakeholders, and ensure engineering solutions are robust, compliant, and fit for purpose. You will also support project approvals, maintain Design Authority arrangements, manage technical specifications, and lead and develop engineering personnel to achieve successful programme delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing technical leadership and governance across engineering projects, ensuring compliance with legislation, standards, and quality requirements
• Developing and delivering engineering and safety case strategies that support successful project and programme outcomes
• Acting as a technical authority, approving engineering solutions, specifications, and design arrangements while engaging with regulators and key stakeholders
• Leading, developing, and managing engineering resources and teams to deliver safe, effective, and fit-for-purpose infrastructure solutions

What you'll bring:

You will be a qualified engineer with significant electrical engineering experience gained within a comparable industrial or highly regulated environment. Comfortable working across multiple priorities, you will combine strong technical expertise with excellent organisational and leadership skills. You'll have a solid understanding of electrical systems, engineering governance, and operational safety, together with the ability to make informed technical decisions that support project success.

• A degree in Engineering (or equivalent) aligned to Engineering Council standards for Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status
• Strong experience in electrical engineering, including the interpretation of electrical distribution and instrumentation drawings
• Working knowledge of HV and LV systems, plant engineering, maintenance activities, and safe working practices around live electrical systems
• Proven ability to manage technical challenges, coordinate complex work priorities, and contribute to engineering design and project delivery within a multidisciplinary environment
• Post specific capability analysis assessment 10

Join us and become part of a team delivering important infrastructure programmes where your expertise will make a lasting impact on safety, performance, and engineering excellence.

We are looking to hold interviews week commencing Monday 30 November 2026, however, please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline should we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

If you require assistance at any point during the recruitment process contact [e-mail] at the appropriate time so we can make any necessary, reasonable adjustment.