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Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Location: Corsham
  • Salary: £71 - £87 per hour + Negotiable, Inside IR35 per hour
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted 4 days ago

  • Sector: Defence & Aerospace
  • Contact: Emily Stapley
  • Contact Email: e.stapley@jamrecruitment.co.uk
  • Expiry Date: 18 September 2025
  • Job Ref: BBBH85006_1754567705

Contract Opportunity

Senior Electrical Engineer - Defence Infrastructure (SC Cleared)

Corsham or Oakhanger (Hybrid - typically 2 days/week onsite)

£71-£87 per hour (Umbrella, inside IR35)

24-week contract

Must be eligible for SC Security Clearance

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Electrical Engineer to play a key role in the ongoing transformation of a major UK defence communications network.

You'll be supporting critical infrastructure projects related to the UK MOD's satellite network, contributing to modernisation and improved reliability of key ground-based systems. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role that will see you working on everything from switchgear upgrades to lightning protection systems within secure, mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and deliver electrical infrastructure solutions across secure facilities.
  • Review and specify systems involving switchgear, transformers, cabling, and circuit protection.
  • Provide expert input on compliance with BS7671 (18th Edition) and UK safety legislation.
  • Advise on best practices for EMI reduction, lightning protection, and power distribution.
  • Guide design and delivery teams, ensuring solutions are both compliant and practical.

What We're Looking For:

  • Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Proven experience in electrical design within industrial or commercial environments.
  • Understanding of EMI reduction, earthing techniques, and lightning protection.
  • Familiarity with CDM regulations and UK construction health and safety legislation.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to lead, collaborate, and influence.
  • Chartered Engineer status (or working towards).
  • Knowledge of RIBA stages, BIM modelling, and tools like AutoCAD, SketchUp, Visio.
  • Background in telecoms, datacentre, satellite or defence command/control infrastructure.

If you're an experienced Electrical Engineer looking to make a meaningful contribution to a secure and vital programme, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for more details.