Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Contract
  • Cheshire
    Location: Cheshire
    Sector: Nuclear
    Job type: Contract
    Salary: £53 - £56 per hour + Inside IR35
    Contact: Kirsty Lockyear
    Contact email: kirsty.lockyear@highfieldps.co.uk
    Contact phone: 07460 922037
    Job ref: BBBH26335_1779373715
    Published:
    Duration:
    Expiry Date: 2026-Jun-04
    Startdate: ASAP

    Senior Electrical Engineer – Building Services (Remote)

    Fully Remote
    £56/hr Inside IR35
    12-Month Minimum Contract

    We’re supporting a major UK infrastructure and defence programme and are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the delivery team supporting critical Building C and Southern Services packages within the 10 Dock programme.
    This is a long-term, fully remote opportunity focused on complex multidisciplinary M&E design within a highly regulated environment.
    The Role
    You’ll support the Electrical Lead across concept, scheme, and detailed design development, contributing to the integration of major electrical infrastructure and associated building services systems.
    Key responsibilities will include:

    • Supporting HV/LV distribution design and integration
    • Coordination of electrical containment and service interfaces
    • Input into Basis of Design documentation and designer risk assessments
    • Supporting FMECA activities and nuclear safety case engagement including HAZID/HAZOP and SFR support
    • Coordination with multidisciplinary design teams including architecture, structures, process and fire engineering
    • Supporting technical liaison, interface management, and early contractor involvement (ECI)
    • Ensuring designs remain compliant, coordinated, and deliverable

    Project Scope
    The role will primarily focus on Building C and Southern Services.
    Building C includes:

    • Receipt and Dispatch Building (RDB)
    • Marshalling area deck
    • Substation housing transformers and switchgear for 10 Dock

    Southern Services includes:

    • HV ring main cable infrastructure
    • Pit and duct networks
    • Mechanical and electrical service routing interfaces into 10 Dock

    What We’re Looking For

    • Senior Electrical Engineer with strong building services background
    • Experience supporting RIBA design stages
    • Knowledge of HV/LV distribution and associated building systems
    • Experience working within complex or highly regulated projects
    • Strong coordination and stakeholder engagement capability
    • Nuclear, defence, infrastructure, or mission-critical experience advantageous

    This is an excellent opportunity to support a nationally significant programme with long-term project continuity and fully remote working.

    Your Consultant

    Kirsty Lockyear

    Principal Consultant

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