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Electrical Engineer
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Glasgow
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Job Title Electrical Engineer
Our Ref 12498
Employment Type Contract
This role has been deemed inside IR35
Duration 12 months+
Location: Glasgow, Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 from home)
Rate Dependent on level
Key Questions Do you have hands-on experience designing and assessing HV/LV electrical systems in high-hazard or regulated environments?
Are you confident in leading multi-disciplinary engineering workstreams and producing robust technical justifications?
Are you eligible for UK Security Clearance and open to hybrid working in Glasgow with occasional site visits?
The Opportunity
We’re seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the High Voltage and Low Voltage electrical engineering aspects of a major infrastructure design project. This role includes end-to-end responsibility for planning, oversight, documentation, stakeholder engagement, and the technical assurance of electrical systems within a regulated and high-risk environment.
Your duties and responsibilities will be
Lead and coordinate HV/LV electrical design delivery across all stages of the project lifecycle
Manage engineering input from internal teams and external consultants/contractors
Attend and contribute to design reviews, optioneering, HAZID workshops, and stakeholder meetings
Originate and review engineering documents, drawings, technical reports, and risk assessments
Drive design substantiation activities, including the production of safety justifications and reviews
Specify electrical systems and components for 50Hz/60Hz HV and LV networks
Support commissioning and decommissioning planning
Oversee change control, design concessions, and safety case alignment
Develop Examination, Inspection, Maintenance & Testing (EIMT) schedules
Ensure compliance with all EHSQ policies and statutory requirements
Lead independent reviews (IPR/ITA) and manage Clyde Design substantiations
Review and assess calculations, technical designs, and contractor documentation
Contribute to the development of safety documentation including Periodic Review of Safety reports
Provide expert advice and direction across the engineering lifecycle
Drive technical integrity through peer reviews and cross-disciplinary coordination
You will have the following qualifications & experience:
Strong understanding of British and European electrical design standards
Proven experience with both HV and LV systems (50Hz and 60Hz)
Background in concept to construction stages of electrical design, preferably within high-risk, industrial, maritime, or nuclear sectors
Experience with design assessment for hazard resilience
Capable of authoring technical justifications and managing associated documentation
Familiarity with systems such as pumps, HVAC, generators, SCADA, and PAVA
Multi-discipline project experience providing electrical engineering input
Qualifications
Essential:
Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or demonstrable equivalent experience
Desirable:
Safety case-related training or certification
It’s great if you also have the following
Experience in regulated, high-hazard environments (e.g., defence, nuclear)
Familiarity with safety case development techniques (e.g., HAZID, HAZOP)
Understanding of nuclear regulatory frameworks
Prior experience working within UK high-security or restricted access facilities Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity.
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Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’.
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