Senior Electrical Services Engineer
Join UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) as a Senior Electrical Services Engineer. This role is based at the FTF Yorkshire site in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.
Job Overview
As a Senior Electrical Services Engineer you will lead technical work on moderate‑scale projects, taking ownership of major HV/LV equipment tasks, complex installations, modifications and technical studies. Your responsibilities include design, build, commissioning and testing of industrial, fusion and commercial electrical systems at LV and MV levels, ensuring full compliance with legislation and internal standards.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead and take ownership of assigned electrical projects, managing requirements capture, design, specification, procurement, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical systems.
- Ensure timely delivery of projects within specification, budget, and quality standards, working closely with a project manager.
- Act as a technical expert, providing guidance on fault finding, enhancements, problem‑solving, and assurance through calculation and analysis of electrical systems.
- Coordinate and manage supplier and contractor input, reviewing documentation and controlling costs within Group budgets.
- Ensure compliance with legislation and codes of practice, preparing engineering procedures, risk assessments, method statements and local rules.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
- Extensive experience obtained following award of the qualification, in an electrical engineering role in an industrial hazardous or harsh environment and professional experience that demonstrates an ability to work at this level.
- Demonstrable knowledge of electrical building services and LV and MV distribution networks.
- Experience of preparing safety documentation including risk assessments, method statements and using a formal permit system for work on complex, hazardous electrical plant.
- Preferably the job holder would have previously been an authorised person.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: £56,596 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance). Additional benefits include:
- Defined benefit pension scheme.
- Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a relocation allowance (if eligible).
- Flexible working options.
- Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support.
- Generous annual leave (starting with 25 days plus additional holiday and privilege days).
- Wide range of career development opportunities.
- Inclusive culture committed to equality.
Recruitment Process
For a step‑by‑step overview of how we hire from application to offer, please see our Recruitment Process page: Recruitment Process.
EEO Statement
UKAEA welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We are especially encouraging applications from women in STEM, people from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds, and Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. Contact talent@ukaea.uk for any adjustments needed to compete on a fair basis.
Additional Information
Full benefit details can be found at UKAEA employee benefits.
Location and Working Hours
Site: Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Onsite working expected for 4 days a week, with support for flexible working requests.
Contact Details:
UK Atomic Energy Authority Recruitment Team
