Job Title:
Senior Electrical Engineer
Function & Business Unit:
Mission Systems
Career Band/ Grade:
Location:
Corsham or Oakhanger with regular travel to other sites
At Babcock, our aim is to enable everyone to be agile, effective, and included so that we can
create a safe and secure world together. We want our workforce to reflect the rich diversity of society and be led by the very best leaders who live our principles and deliver better outcomes for our culture, customers, and communities.
Mission Systems forms a critical and growing part of Babcock’s organisation. As a trusted provider for global defence & security, we have a wide portfolio of best-in-class technical solutions and services that enable our customers to carry out their missions. We provide design, build and systems integration as well as through-life support services and products. It’s an exciting, growing and fast paced business carrying out a diverse range of activities. Mission Systems employs over 1,200 people across the UK and overseas with the largest sites based in Bristol.
The role:
Babcock have been awarded the contract to run and modernised the UK MOD satellite network, Skynet. As part of this programme, we are looking for an experienced
Senior Electrical Engineer with current expertise in the design and delivery of electrical infrastructure projects in critical national infrastructure facilities. This role will be responsible for:
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Undertake design and consultancy tasks to modernise and increase reliability of electrical components throughout the ground segment; including switchgear, transformers, cabling and circuit protection devices.
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Provide guidance during the design phase of construction projects to ensure that proposed works can be undertaken in a safe and legislation compliant manner
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Ensure all electrical works undertaken are specified in accordance with the requirements of BS7671 (18th Edition)
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Advise technical teams on electrical design best practice, providing electrical engineering expertise in to technical projects as required.
Who we’re looking for:
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Someone for whom collaboration and working in partnership comes naturally. A confident communicator with the ability to negotiate.
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You will also be self-motivated with an energetic attitude, being able to transform complex problems into simple, elegant solution.
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Capable of working within a team and providing knowledge and direction to the team
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Someone who understands ‘how’ you do things is just as important as ‘what’ you do – who will role model and apply our Principles (see below)
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A person who is resilient and adaptable, who can navigate ambiguity and complexity
and help teams own and deliver day to day.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the above qualities and experience in:
Must have:
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Experience in an Electrical Design role within an industrial or commercial setting
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An understanding of common measures to reduce EMI, including earthing techniques and filtering.
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Experience of the design and test of lightning protection systems
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Knowledge of UK construction health and safety legislation including CDM duty holder responsibilities
Would ideally have:
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Registered with an appropriate professional body (CIBSE, CIOB, IET)
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Experience of common UK construction contract types (NEC, JCT)
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Knowledge of RIBA project cycles
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Experience of M&E BIM modelling tools and techniques
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Able to create design documents in AutoCAD, Sketchup and Visio
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Have previous experience working on telecoms, datacentre, satellite or command and control facility projects
Education and qualifications
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Electrical engineering qualifications to degree level, or to a lower level with appropriate demonstratable experience
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Chartered status with a recognised professional body, or ability to obtain within 12 months of joining
Skills and attributes
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Must hold or be able to obtain SC Clearance
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Must be willing to undergo DV Clearance in future
What we offer
Generous benefits including:
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Flexible working - working from home and flexible work patterns.
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Generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus 8 bank holidays
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Reservist in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave.
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Matched contribution pension scheme up to 8% of salary, with life assurance
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Employee Assistance Programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
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Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts and our Share Ownership Scheme
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Autonomy. Trusted and empowered to be and deliver your best.
Babcock International
For over 130 years, we have helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. Change begins with our people and our shared Principles:
be curious;
be courageous;
own and
deliver;
think: outcomes;
collaborate; and
be kind. These values not only guide the way we work, but also our efforts to reach net-zero carbon. Yes, our ambitions are big, but together, we can achieve them.
Armed Forces Covenant
We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. If you are a reservist in the armed forces, we provide up to ten days special paid leave in support of your training commitments.
Application Guidance
If you are currently employed by Babcock/Cavendish Nuclear please let your line manager know that you’re applying for this vacancy. You should also let them know if you are attending an interview or assessment for a role.
Please make your application online. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, we would love to hear from you, and please let us know.
We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We offer flexible working as our norm - please ask about our flexible working arrangements at interview
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What else do I need to know?
All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be subject to satisfactory security clearance which includes 3 years reference checks. Verification of any qualifications, passport and licences must be shown during the recruitment process.
Closing date
2 weeks from advert
