Senior Engineer (Electrical And Electronics)

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm is seeking a Senior Engineer (Electrical and Electronics) to support the integration and testing of assets and equipment. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in engineering and an engineering qualification equivalent to the UK level 6. Responsibilities include coordinating technical investigations and creating CAD models, while also contributing to a high-profile department. This role promises diverse challenges and opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrable progression towards Engineering Council registration at the Incorporated Engineer level.
• Good understanding of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Support integration, testing, and roll-out of new assets.
• Ensure design and integration of assets meet Engineering Processes and Standards.
• Undertake technical investigations and troubleshooting.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

IT skills

Education

Engineering qualification equivalent to level 6

Level 5 qualification with additional experience

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is recruiting for a Senior Engineer (Electrical and Electronics) to join their Engineering team and provide technical knowledge and expertise for new and existing assets and associated equipment, to support crews and coastal operations.

Your Role

• Supporting the integration, testing, and roll‑out of new assets and equipment, ensuring all work is based on cost, risk, and performance.
• Ensuring that the design and integration of assets, equipment, and procedures are developed in accordance with Engineering Processes and Standards.
• Undertaking technical investigations, troubleshooting, trials, and analysis of data at lifeboat stations, boatyards, and contractors' premises.
• Creating CAD models, design calculations, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Working within delivery and project teams, ensuring tasks are completed to agreed timescales.
• Coordinating and participating in research and development projects as required.

About You

You will be a strong team player with the ability to problem‑solve and think analytically while handling a demanding workload with changing priorities. You will operate within a high‑profile department, liaising across the organisation and with external organisations and suppliers. Your commitment to producing safe, innovative, and cost‑effective engineering and design solutions will be key. To be considered for this role, you will need:

Essential:

• Significant experience in a similar role.
• Engineering qualification equivalent to the England, Wales & Northern Ireland qualification level 6 as defined by the UK government, or at level 5 with proven additional experience.
• Experience in the engineering industry.
• Demonstrable progression towards Engineering Council registration at the Incorporated Engineer level.
• Good understanding of spoken and written English.
• Good IT skills including the use of software such as Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and CAD (SolidWorks).

Desirable:

• While this is not an operational seagoing position, it is highly desirable that the postholder be operationally seagoing and capable of going afloat in all sea conditions.
• Supervisory or line management experience.
• Project management experience.

If you possess the necessary technical knowledge and experience and are enthusiastic about contributing to safe and effective engineering solutions, apply now