Senior Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer – Nuclear Infrastructure

Location:

Hybrid (Site visits near Helensburgh)

Security Clearance: SC required (UK National)

A leading international engineering organisation at the forefront of the global energy transition is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join its Approving Authority team. This is a critical role supporting operational nuclear facilities and future programmes within a highly regulated, safety-driven environment.

This opportunity suits a technically strong engineer who thrives in high‑hazard industries and is confident working across design assurance, safety substantiation, and multi‑disciplinary collaboration.

Working within a multi-disciplinary engineering team, you will provide technical assurance and independent oversight across electrical infrastructure projects in nuclear environments.

• Managing infrastructure design substantiation documentation
• Reviewing and handling design changes and concessions
• Presenting technical substantiations to safety committees
• Developing EIMT schedules, procedures, and reporting outcomes
• Producing Periodic Review of Safety (PRS) documentation
• Conducting Independent Technical Reviews (ITR)
• Reviewing calculations, safety submissions, and technical reports
• Advising internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting safety case development (HAZID/HAZOP)
• Assessing electrical plant and equipment for hazards
• Justifying engineering modifications within high‑risk environments

You will play a direct role in maintaining compliance, supporting regulatory standards, and ensuring the integrity of safety‑related systems and components.

You are an experienced Electrical Engineer with strong technical judgment and the confidence to challenge and review complex engineering work.

• Design assessment of electrical installations in HV and/or LV environments
• Experience across concept, detailed design, and construction phases
• Background in regulated industries (ideally UK nuclear - energy or defence)
• Experience authoring technical justifications in high‑hazard sectors
• Multi‑discipline project experience
• Knowledge of safety case methodologies (HAZID / HAZOP)
• Experience reviewing safety‑related structures, systems, and components

• BEng in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or demonstrable equivalent experience

• Opportunity to work within a globally recognised nuclear engineering environment
• Involvement in long‑term, nationally significant infrastructure programmes
• Clear career development pathways across technical, operational and project disciplines
• Hybrid working model
• Comprehensive employee wellbeing and benefits package
• Stable, long‑term position within a growth‑focused sector

This role requires Security Clearance (SC). Applicants must be UK Nationals and eligible to obtain/hold clearance.

If you are looking for a technically rigorous role where your expertise directly contributes to the safe delivery of critical infrastructure, we would welcome a confidential discussion.