Electrical Engineer in Harrogate

This Electrical Engineer position supports a military installation by designing, constructing, and managing infrastructure projects, providing consulting services and project coordination.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining, repairing, upgrading, and operating utility systems.
• Regular facility inspections and assessments to identify deficiencies and develop maintenance/restoration plans.
• Project planning, budgeting, and execution, including developing cost estimates, securing funding through Air Force processes, and managing both in-house and contracted labor.
• Projects will encompass sustainment, modernization, repair, and construction of real property facilities.
• Proficiency in software such as SMS, CADD, and project tracking programs is essential.
• All work must adhere to health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or Level 6 BTEC/HND/NVQ/City and Guilds) in a related discipline (i.e. Electrical Engineering) and one-year specialized experience as per the required key skills.
• OR Level 5 (i.e. BTEC/HND/NVQ/City and Guilds) in related discipline and a minimum of 3 years of specialized experience as per the required key skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: the starting salary for this position is £22.23 per hour.
• Holiday: 25 days Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays.
• Paid Sick Leave.
• Pension Scheme.
• Free On-Site Parking.
• Employee extras such as: Life Assurance scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Specialized Training, Development Opportunities, Fitness Facilities, Receive time off, cash, and honorary awards for significant contributions.

Key Skills:

• Professional knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices and familiarity with architectural and other engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of a broad range of engineering and construction standards, methods, practices, and techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of automated data processing concepts, systems capabilities, and economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned functions.
• Ability to plan, conduct and record site/facilities surveys and inspection; to analyze, interpret, and apply results, rules, regulations, and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend timely and economical solutions.
• Ability to plan and organize work and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and architects; and communicate effectively both orally and in writing and maintain good working relationships.

Conditions of Employment:

• You will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules and regulations.
• You may be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft and you may also be required to travel to the US or other country, in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training.
• You will be required to complete a 6-month probationary period.
• Your hours of work will be 37.5 hours per week on a Fixed schedule (Mon-Fri) where start & end times may be modified due to mission needs.
• Overtime may be required, and you may be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent.
• You must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. A valid UK driver's license (Category B) is required.
• You must obtain and maintain the appropriate enhanced security clearance.

Note: You will require a security clearance and a right to work in the UK. This position is only available to UK Nationals. Applicants must hold UK citizenship and have lived in the UK for at least 8 years out of the last 10 years for this position.