We’re seeking experienced Principal and Senior EC&I Engineers to work on a major defence infrastructure programme. These are contract positions for 12 months, based in our client’s Glasgow city centre office with hybrid flexibility and excellent rates for professionals with electrical, control and instrumentation design expertise.
Senior Engineer: £50 – £65 per hour
Rates are on an Umbrella basis, inside IR35
Location and Working Pattern
Glasgow city centre office – hybrid working, ideally two office days per week (flexible where needed).
Client Overview
Our client is a leading engineering consultancy delivering complex infrastructure projects to the defence sector. Their reputation for technical excellence and safety ensures they remain a trusted provider for nationally critical programmes.
Responsibilities
Deliver EC&I design for new infrastructure
Design HV and LV electrical systems and integrate communications systems such as SCADA, networks, and telecoms
Prepare building services designs including lighting, small power, earthing, and lightning protection
Lead and mentor junior team members, ensuring high-quality project outputs
Produce technical scopes and resource estimates for design changes
Develop system specifications aligned with client requirements
Manage design risks, assumptions, and design change control processes
Ensure the team delivers activities aligned with programme priorities
Must-have Requirements
Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (British-born UK citizen, with no overseas work in the last 5 years)
Strong understanding of HV and LV systems and associated communications systems
Competency in Trimble/Amtech and Dialux; ETAP experience desirable
Ability to lead and guide junior engineering staff
Nice-to-have Skills
Previous experience in defence or nuclear sectors
Familiarity with design assurance and governance processes
We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.
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