Electrical Engineer - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Reed Talent Solutions

Reed Talent Solutions
Reed Talent Solutions
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Glasgow, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Job summary
We are Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). We make sure the UK military is equipped, supported, and connected, as they protect life at home and overseas.

We manage a vast range of complex projects to buy, support and supply vital equipment and servicesthat the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force need, so they can operate safely and effectively.

Our people push for best-in-class every day - because it helps keep our nation safe.

So whatever your background, whatever your skill set, if you're driven to set new standards, find your place with us.

Ready to see where your ambition will lead you?


Job description
Are you an Engineer looking for a motivating, challenging, and exciting role supporting the UK's Royal Navy? If so, we have some fantastic opportunities offering job stability and career progression, with access to some of the most exciting and rewardingprojects in the UK Defence industry

As an Electrical Engineer, you will join one of our teams of highly skilled and motivated engineers and specialists.

You will be responsible for conducting electrical equipment verification and validation as part of the Type 26 Joint Acceptance & Assuranceteam.

This is to ensure that necessary measures have been taken by the contractor to minimise the risk of a claim against MOD indemnity.

Please note, this role requires the successful applicant to work onsite at either of the above listed locations. Some travel between the two sites may also be required.


Responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Act as Acceptance Authority, when duly delegated, for the ships requirement specification of electrical power and distribution, and platform management systems
  • Conduct surveillance activities of electrical installations against design production drawings and standards to ensure compliance and safety
  • Provide local validation in support of build and trials related activities and milestones, and report progress against the programme
  • Monitor and review the contractor's product quality assurance activities and performance

Person specification

  • Electrical engineering experience including either electrical product/systems design, testing and / or acceptance
  • Experience working with other teams and a variety of stakeholders
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

  • Technical Requirements, Evaluation & Acceptance (Supervised Practitioner)
  • Improve Engineering Capability (Supervised Practitioner)
  • Communicating and influencing
  • Making effective decisions

Benefits:

We're pleased to offer a generous benefits package to support everything from your work-life balance to your bank balance, including:

  • 25 days' holiday a year, plus 1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King's birthday
  • A marketleading employer pension contribution of around 27 percent, an annual performancebased bonus, and recognition awards
  • Flexible and hybrid working wherever possible, to support your worklife balance (though some attendance to the stated site is required)
  • Funding for qualifications and subscriptions to professional associations, with plenty of opportunities and support for progression
  • A huge range of discounts including retail, sports, leisure, restaurants, gifts, days out, holidays, cinema, motoring, insurance, health care, gym memberships, and more
  • Up to six days of paid leave a year for volunteering
  • Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave schemes, offering 100% pay for 26 weeks (after a qualifying period)
  • We champion a diverse and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and give their best. We believe that by harnessing the power of different ideas, experiences, and perspectives, we can achieve our ambitions, together. If you have a disabilityor additional need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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