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We are a Consulting Engineers working for a UK Govt client.

Candidates must have developed Electrical Building Services Experience and hold a current SC or DV clearance



The project requires candidates that both them and the their parents are born in the UK due to the nature of the defence project,

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Roles : SENIOR ELECTRICAL DESIGN & PRINCIPAL ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEERS - BRISTOL

Market : Automotive / F1 / Aero / Engineering

Location : Bristol / Hybrid (3 days per week onsite)

Salary : £Competitive salary plus excellent benefits package, Bonus, Life, Medical cover, Pension, 25 days annual leave

Senior Electrical Design & Principal Electrical Design Engineers - Bristol

Are you ready to power the next revolution in motion simulation? My client is transforming industries with cutting-edge technology, creating systems that redefine how we simulate motion for motorsport, automotive, defence, and aviation. As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing a groundbreaking motion generator designed for the non-industrial market. Your work will drive innovation with a global impact.

Why You Should Apply

• Be part of a highly innovative team redefining motion simulation technology.
li>Work on projects with global applications across multiple industries.
• Engage with groundbreaking design and integration processes from concept to completion.
• Enjoy international opportunities, including field installations and collaboration.
• Work on the new model of motion generator which will be placed on the non-industrial market

What You’ll Be Doing

< i>Designing and specifying electrical control panels and systems for cutting-edge motion generators.
• Developing, reviewing, and approving schematics, schedules, and technical documentation.
• Managing Bill of Materials (BoM) data for electrical hardware components.
• Ensuring compliance with engineering standards and regulations such as EN60335 and EMC.
• Leading on-site integration, commissioning, and providing in-service support worldwide.

About You

• Be able to do the job as described.
• Proficient in electrical CAD software, such as AutoCAD or Eplan.
• Ensure engineering outputs meets quality and regulatory standards
• Create, review, and approve electrical documentation (schematics, schedules, calculations).
• Create and manage BoM data for electrical hardware.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Experienced in designing electrical control systems and fault resolution during build stages.
• A degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar), plus familiarity with industry standards.

If the above is of interest, then please apply with a copy of your CV and we will be in touch to discuss the company and role with you.

Roles : SENIOR ELECTRICAL DESIGN & PRINCIPAL ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEERS - BRISTOL

Market : Automotive / F1 / Aero / Engineering

Location : Bristol / Hybrid (3 days per week onsite)

Salary : £Competitive salary plus excellent benefits package, Bonus, Life, Medical cover, Pension, 25 days annual leave

Senior Electrical Design & Principal Electrical Design Engineers - Bristol

Are you ready to power the next revolution in motion simulation? My client is transforming industries with cutting-edge technology, creating systems that redefine how we simulate motion for motorsport, automotive, defence, and aviation. As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in developing a groundbreaking motion generator designed for the non-industrial market. Your work will drive innovation with a global impact.

Why You Should Apply

• Be part of a highly innovative team redefining motion simulation technology.
li>Work on projects with global applications across multiple industries.
• Engage with groundbreaking design and integration processes from concept to completion.
• Enjoy international opportunities, including field installations and collaboration.
• Work on the new model of motion generator which will be placed on the non-industrial market

What You’ll Be Doing

< i>Designing and specifying electrical control panels and systems for cutting-edge motion generators.
• Developing, reviewing, and approving schematics, schedules, and technical documentation.
• Managing Bill of Materials (BoM) data for electrical hardware components.
• Ensuring compliance with engineering standards and regulations such as EN60335 and EMC.
• Leading on-site integration, commissioning, and providing in-service support worldwide.

About You

• Be able to do the job as described.
• Proficient in electrical CAD software, such as AutoCAD or Eplan.
• Ensure engineering outputs meets quality and regulatory standards
• Create, review, and approve electrical documentation (schematics, schedules, calculations).
• Create and manage BoM data for electrical hardware.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Experienced in designing electrical control systems and fault resolution during build stages.
• A degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar), plus familiarity with industry standards.

If the above is of interest, then please apply with a copy of your CV and we will be in touch to discuss the company and role with you.

Electrical Controls Design Engineers (Mid-Level & Senior)
Location: Essex | Type: Permanent | Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days remote per week)
Openings: 2 positions (Mid-Level and Senior)

We're expanding our Controls Engineering team with two new hires - one experienced Electrical Controls Design Engineer and one Senior . If you're excited by technically complex systems and want to work on advanced special-purpose machinery, we want to hear from you.

You'll take ownership of the electrical design process for large-scale automation systems used in cutting-edge industries such as automotive battery testing and high-spec manufacturing. Working from concept through to commissioning, you'll collaborate with mechanical, software, and build teams to deliver industry-leading solutions.

• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts using EPLAN Electric P8
• Create BOMs, terminal schedules, device tagging, and cable lists
• Translate client specs and internal briefs into fully compliant electrical documentation
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to align physical layout and design intent
• Specify components and support procurement with technical input
• Respond to build and commissioning queries throughout the lifecycle
• Ensure all work complies with relevant safety and quality standards

• HNC / HND / BEng in Electrical Engineering or similar
• Experience designing industrial control systems or automation projects
• Strong EPLAN Electric P8 knowledge (or similar tools)
• Understanding of IEC (phone number removed) , PUWER , and the Machinery Directive
• Ability to produce and interpret detailed technical documentation
• Organised, methodical, and confident working across multidisciplinary teams

• Familiarity with UL508A and UL-compliant panel design
• TV Functional Safety training (ISO 13849, IEC 61508)
• Experience with pneumatic control systems and Siemens PLC hardware (S7-1200/1500)
• Automotive or machinery sector experience (especially high-voltage or EV systems)

Why Join?

• Hybrid working: 3 days on-site in Essex, 2 days remote
• Work on highly engineered systems with real-world impact
• Friendly, experienced team with opportunities to grow into senior roles or lead projects

Electrical Controls Design Engineers (Mid-Level & Senior)
Location: Essex | Type: Permanent | Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days remote per week)
Openings: 2 positions (Mid-Level and Senior)

We're expanding our Controls Engineering team with two new hires - one experienced Electrical Controls Design Engineer and one Senior . If you're excited by technically complex systems and want to work on advanced special-purpose machinery, we want to hear from you.

You'll take ownership of the electrical design process for large-scale automation systems used in cutting-edge industries such as automotive battery testing and high-spec manufacturing. Working from concept through to commissioning, you'll collaborate with mechanical, software, and build teams to deliver industry-leading solutions.

• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts using EPLAN Electric P8
• Create BOMs, terminal schedules, device tagging, and cable lists
• Translate client specs and internal briefs into fully compliant electrical documentation
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to align physical layout and design intent
• Specify components and support procurement with technical input
• Respond to build and commissioning queries throughout the lifecycle
• Ensure all work complies with relevant safety and quality standards

• HNC / HND / BEng in Electrical Engineering or similar
• Experience designing industrial control systems or automation projects
• Strong EPLAN Electric P8 knowledge (or similar tools)
• Understanding of IEC (phone number removed) , PUWER , and the Machinery Directive
• Ability to produce and interpret detailed technical documentation
• Organised, methodical, and confident working across multidisciplinary teams

• Familiarity with UL508A and UL-compliant panel design
• TV Functional Safety training (ISO 13849, IEC 61508)
• Experience with pneumatic control systems and Siemens PLC hardware (S7-1200/1500)
• Automotive or machinery sector experience (especially high-voltage or EV systems)

Why Join?

• Hybrid working: 3 days on-site in Essex, 2 days remote
• Work on highly engineered systems with real-world impact
• Friendly, experienced team with opportunities to grow into senior roles or lead projects

Electrical Power Systems Engineer (Marine)

44,000 -46,000 Basic + Bonuses + Overtime (OTE 75K+) + Vehicle + Training + Technical Progression + Door to Door Pay + Enhanced Pension + Package

Essex

Fantastic and rare opportunity on offer to join a world leading OEM that is renowned for the quality of their products and the level of service they provide. Are you an electrical biased engineer who has experience with power and propulsion systems and associated machinery or a strong electrical background who is looking to increase your knowledge and skill set?

A fantastic opportunity on offer to become a true technical specialist in the marine sector whilst working with and on the latest power and propulsion systems technologies. Earn a great package whilst consistently receiving official OEM training & progressing into more senior positions further down the line. This company is a worldwide provider and has a prestigious portfolio of customers.

This company is a leading manufacturer and has a global presence within various industries, Power Generation, Marine, Rail, Aviation and Nuclear. This division of the business specialises in the marine sector, focusing on automation, power & propulsion systems. This is to keep vessels of all sizes across the world to continuously operate seamlessly and to the highest efficiency possible. They believe in their staff; they believe in development and are also keen to progress engineers into more senior positions via continuous training and progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

Service, maintenance, breakdowns and commissioning

Working on electrical power systems, propulsion systems and associated control systems

Compile Technical Reports in a timely manner and to a high standard on the completion of each job

Customer facing role

Main base (Essex) - with Occasional Worldwide Travel

Background Required:

Experience working with electrical power or propulsion systems

Familiar with PLCs, SCADA, Software packages - (Allan Bradley, Mitsubishi, WAGO)

Experience with Switchgear/Switchboards

Experience as a; Service Engineer/ Maintenance Engineer/ Marine Engineer / Navy

Electrical qualifications or time served (NVQ, HNC or equivalent)

Must have a UK Passport

Keywords; power systems engineer, chief engineer, Switchgear, Switchboards, 2nd engineer, 3rd engineer, electrical engineer, electrical systems engineer, controls engineer, PLC Engineer, field service engineer, NAVY, power systems, propulsion systems, auxiliary, power generation, control systems, SCADA, PLC, Allan Bradley, Mitsubishi, Wago,

Electrical Power Systems Engineer (Marine)

44,000 -46,000 Basic + Bonuses + Overtime (OTE 75K+) + Vehicle + Training + Technical Progression + Door to Door Pay + Enhanced Pension + Package

Essex

Fantastic and rare opportunity on offer to join a world leading OEM that is renowned for the quality of their products and the level of service they provide. Are you an electrical biased engineer who has experience with power and propulsion systems and associated machinery or a strong electrical background who is looking to increase your knowledge and skill set?

A fantastic opportunity on offer to become a true technical specialist in the marine sector whilst working with and on the latest power and propulsion systems technologies. Earn a great package whilst consistently receiving official OEM training & progressing into more senior positions further down the line. This company is a worldwide provider and has a prestigious portfolio of customers.

This company is a leading manufacturer and has a global presence within various industries, Power Generation, Marine, Rail, Aviation and Nuclear. This division of the business specialises in the marine sector, focusing on automation, power & propulsion systems. This is to keep vessels of all sizes across the world to continuously operate seamlessly and to the highest efficiency possible. They believe in their staff; they believe in development and are also keen to progress engineers into more senior positions via continuous training and progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

Service, maintenance, breakdowns and commissioning

Working on electrical power systems, propulsion systems and associated control systems

Compile Technical Reports in a timely manner and to a high standard on the completion of each job

Customer facing role

Main base (Essex) - with Occasional Worldwide Travel

Background Required:

Experience working with electrical power or propulsion systems

Familiar with PLCs, SCADA, Software packages - (Allan Bradley, Mitsubishi, WAGO)

Experience with Switchgear/Switchboards

Experience as a; Service Engineer/ Maintenance Engineer/ Marine Engineer / Navy

Electrical qualifications or time served (NVQ, HNC or equivalent)

Must have a UK Passport

Keywords; power systems engineer, chief engineer, Switchgear, Switchboards, 2nd engineer, 3rd engineer, electrical engineer, electrical systems engineer, controls engineer, PLC Engineer, field service engineer, NAVY, power systems, propulsion systems, auxiliary, power generation, control systems, SCADA, PLC, Allan Bradley, Mitsubishi, Wago,

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Description – External

Job Title: Principal Power Systems Electrical Engineer

Location: Barrow-In-Furness & Filton / Hybrid (2 days a fortnight onsite at Barrow; 1 day a week onsite at Filton) depending on business needs

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £55,000 (Commensurate with skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

• Conducting load flow, short circuit, and stability analysis of an electrical power system
• Management and analysis of the electrical load budget
• Developing and validating electrical models
• Collaborating with multi-discipline teams, suppliers and stakeholders on matters related to the power system
• Preparing technical reports, calculations, and presentations communicating results and advising recommendations
• Developing and mentoring other team members

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience in electrical engineering
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership
• Knowledge of high power and medium voltage power systems and distributions
• Extensive experience in Power Systems Modelling
• Experience conducting electrical load budget and load flow analysis
• An understanding in power system analysis software tools (e.g., ETAP, Simulink/Simscape, MATLAB)
• Stakeholder management experience

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Electrical Verification Team:

As part of the Electrical Verification Team, you will be involved in the verification and validation of the power system, conducting analysis, and performing calculations to support the maturity and design of the electrical platform. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 31st August 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Description – External

Job Title: Principal Power Systems Electrical Engineer

Location: Barrow-In-Furness & Filton / Hybrid (2 days a fortnight onsite at Barrow; 1 day a week onsite at Filton) depending on business needs

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £55,000 (Commensurate with skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

• Conducting load flow, short circuit, and stability analysis of an electrical power system
• Management and analysis of the electrical load budget
• Developing and validating electrical models
• Collaborating with multi-discipline teams, suppliers and stakeholders on matters related to the power system
• Preparing technical reports, calculations, and presentations communicating results and advising recommendations
• Developing and mentoring other team members

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience in electrical engineering
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership
• Knowledge of high power and medium voltage power systems and distributions
• Extensive experience in Power Systems Modelling
• Experience conducting electrical load budget and load flow analysis
• An understanding in power system analysis software tools (e.g., ETAP, Simulink/Simscape, MATLAB)
• Stakeholder management experience

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Electrical Verification Team:

As part of the Electrical Verification Team, you will be involved in the verification and validation of the power system, conducting analysis, and performing calculations to support the maturity and design of the electrical platform. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 31st August 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

#LI-KI1

#LI-Hybrid