Electrical Engineer career guide

Live electrical engineer roles plus reconciled 2026 salary data by region.

6736 live electrical engineer roles

Electrical Engineer

London (Croydon)

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As an Electrical Engineer in Building Services, you will contribute to the design and delivery of electrical systems for iconic projects within a…

Hybrid Engineering
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Mobile Electrical Engineer

West Midlands

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In this role you will diagnose and repair complex electrical systems across multiple school sites and community properties in Birmingham, delivering…

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Principal Electrical Engineer

London (Croydon)

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As Principal Electrical Engineer in the Building Services team, you will lead MEP and multi-disciplinary groups on small to medium projects and…

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Lead Electrical Engineer

Warrington

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Lead electrical engineer for high‑voltage substation design and integration across AIS and GIS systems, guiding projects from concept to delivery.

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Senior Electrical Engineer

London (Croydon)

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In this role, you lead MEP and multi-disciplinary teams on small to medium projects, and guide electrical discipline efforts on larger initiatives…

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Lead Electrician

Bradley Stoke

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We are recruiting an experienced Lead Electrician with a strong Commercial Solar PV background to lead electrical installation teams across projects…

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Electrical Engineer

England

£90,000–£120,000

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of a major oil and gas production facility…

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Electrician

High Wycombe

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Ensure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity.

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Electrical Engineer salary by region (2026)

RegionSalary range (median)
London (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£42,000 – £58,000 (midpoint £50,000)
North East (indicative)
5 live adverts
£39,842 – £63,000 (midpoint £50,000)
Scotland (indicative)
1 live advert
£36,000 – £49,000 (midpoint £47,500)
South West (indicative)
5 live adverts
£33,500 – £54,000 (midpoint £44,000)
East of England (indicative)
5 live adverts
£40,000 – £46,000 (midpoint £43,496)
Midlands (indicative)
2 live adverts
£36,000 – £48,000 (midpoint £43,372)
South East
6 live adverts
£42,156 – £42,688 (£42,500 · 25th–75th pct)
North West (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£36,000 – £48,000 (midpoint £42,000)
Yorkshire (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£35,000 – £47,000 (midpoint £41,000)
Northern Ireland (indicative)
5 live adverts
£33,000 – £75,000 (midpoint £39,500)
Wales (indicative)
11 live adverts
£32,500 – £60,500 (midpoint £34,000)

Methodology: medians reconcile live advertised UK salaries for this role and region; 25th–75th percentiles are shown only where at least 5 live salaried listings back them. They are measured or omitted, never interpolated. Rows marked indicative are anchored to our curated 2026 baseline ranges until enough live data accrues. Listings advertising an implausible annual figure (a mislabelled hourly or daily rate) are excluded rather than converted, because converting one means guessing the hours behind it.

Market view. For electricians, employers expect 18th Edition (BS 7671), an NVQ Level 3 and typically an ECS/JIB card; testing and inspection (2391) lifts pay further. For electrical engineers, HV authorisation, control-panel and power-distribution design experience command premiums. London and major-infrastructure projects sit at the top of the range.
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FAQs

What does an electrician earn in the UK?

Indicatively £35,000–£48,000 employed; approved/supervisory electricians and London infrastructure work pay more.

What qualifications do employers expect?

18th Edition (BS 7671), NVQ Level 3 and an ECS/JIB card are standard; 2391 testing and inspection is a strong differentiator.

What lifts electrical pay the most?

Testing and inspection qualifications, HV authorisation, and safety-critical sectors such as rail and utilities.

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