Specialist Systems Engineer (Electrical/Digital)

Scottish Prison Service; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A national organization in the UK is seeking a Specialist Systems Engineer (Electrical/Digital) to support strategic initiatives and ensure high-quality electrical systems. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in systems design. Benefits include generous annual leave, an attractive pension, and commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Attractive Pension (Civil Service)

Commitment to personal and professional development

Annual Leave - 37 days rising to 42 days

Free car parking

Discounts at high street stores

Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Comprehensive experience in electrical/digital specialist systems design.
• Membership of a relevant professional body is required.
• Experience in defining and setting technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Estates Head of Professional and Technical Services.
• Ensure a standard suite of design standards is maintained.
• Provide specialist technical support to Project Managers.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Design management

CCTV systems

IT Networks

Digital Systems integration

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Digital discipline

Job description

Specialist Systems Engineer (Electrical/Digital)

1 Lochside Avenue, Edinburgh, EH12 9DJ/Hybrid

£59,798 - £65,786

An exciting opportunity has arisen within SPS Headquarters as we recruit for a Specialist Systems Engineer (Electrical/Digital) to join our Estates Team. The postholder shall provide support to the SPS Estates Head of Professional and Technical Services – providing strategic direction for and delivering electrical/digital specialist systems design advice service on behalf of Estates and Technical Services, progressing initiatives as requested.

The postholder shall act as design champion and ensure that a standard suite of suitable design standards are available and kept under continual review, providing project specific guidance, advice and assistance in the delivery of projects to ensure the delivery of high-quality outcomes. The role will promote quality design in contributing to the aims of the SPS and in ensuring delivery of positive outcomes for the users of the SPS buildings and estate. Supporting and co‑ordinating business and design/digital improvement initiatives, including transition to Net Zero.

The post holder shall provide specialist system technical support to Project Managers and Estates Maintenance teams on design, operation, maintenance and safety of electrical systems. Undertake inspections of installed systems and audits of working practices to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and that safe operating conditions are maintained.

The post holder is required to establish, build and maintain relationships with UK, other prison and judicial authorities, other governmental groups (Scottish and UK) and advisory organisations, sharing knowledge and best practice, contributing to local and national initiatives as required.

If you have the following, we would like to hear from you:

• A degree level qualification in a relevant Electrical/Electronics/Digital discipline
• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Comprehensive experience of electrical/digital Specialist Systems design, design management and process, specifically related to building systems, such as Alarms (Fire, intruder etc), CCTV, IT Networks and Digital Systems, including related advancement in technologies.
• The ability to negotiate with and positively influence others to achieve desired project outputs and deliverables.
• Experience in undertaking, researching and developing strategic and/or specific responses to an estates business needs.
• Specialist knowledge of electrical/digital specialist systems integration, commissioning and maintenance of complex buildings within a large estate.
• Experience of defining and setting technical standards and monitoring performance, progress, delivery, initiating corrective actions and improvements as required. (Desirable)

Some of the benefits you can enjoy in role are:

• Attractive Pension (Civil Service)
• Commitment to your personal and professional development
• Annual Leave - 37 days rising to 42 days
• Free car parking
• Discounts at high street stores, supermarkets and restaurants through our partners at Blue Light Card, Edenred and Civil Service Sports Council.
• Sick Pay

For information on the job, including full job description and person specification, and to apply for these vacancies please visit the Scottish Prison Service website: www.sps.gov.uk

Closing date: 15 December 2025.