Electrical Engineer HV

Engineering
Renfrewshire
August 5, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Are you an experienced High Voltage Electrical Engineer looking for your next challenge?

Do you want to work on projects that help power communities, support the UK’s infrastructure and shape the future of energy? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior High Voltage Electrical Engineer to support the engineering capability of a major defence infrastructure programme based at Faslane, Clyde.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regulated engineering environment where you will provide technical expertise across the design, assessment and ongoing support of critical electrical infrastructure. Candidates with backgrounds in High Voltage Electrical Design, Installation or Maintenance are encouraged to apply.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

  • Produce, review and assess electrical engineering design packages for infrastructure projects.
  • Develop specifications relating to the reliability and operational constraints of electrical infrastructure.
  • Review maintenance work control procedures and recommend improvements where appropriate.
  • Assess infrastructure design, material condition, qualification and ageing mechanisms to support the continued safe operation of facilities and utilities.
  • Deliver practical, innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions for plant and infrastructure modifications.
  • Promote and maintain a strong safety and security culture throughout all engineering activities.
  • Act as an intelligent customer, ensuring engineering outputs meet contractual, technical and safety requirements.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

  • Experience working within the nuclear industry or another highly regulated or high-hazard environment (desirable but not essential).
  • The ability to develop practical, innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions.
  • A sound understanding of British and international electrical engineering standards.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to make evidence-based engineering decisions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with minimal supervision.
  • HNC (or equivalent qualification and experience) in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • Detailed understanding of electrical infrastructure design principles within the nuclear industry or a comparable highly regulated sector.

It’s great if you also have the following

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status or equivalent professional experience.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.

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