Electrical Engineer (Remote)

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to work on a long term contract on a remote basis with occassional visits to Glasgow. Our client is seeking a candidate with a strong background in Nuclear and/or Defense. Rate is c£60-70 Umbrella per hour (or PAYE equivalent) About the Electrical Engineer role The position is responsible for the authorship, development, assessment, maintenance, and management of a full suite of Nuclear Infrastructure Design Substantiation documentation. The role also provides technical governance across design changes, concessions, and safety-related engineering activities within a high-hazard environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES for the Electrical Engineer • Author, develop, assess, maintain, and manage a suite of nuclear infrastructure design substantiation documents. • Author, assess, and manage design changes and concessions across the project lifecycle. • Present design substantiation materials to internal nuclear safety and due-process committees. • Produce and develop Examination, Inspection, Maintenance & Testing (EIMT) schedules, operating procedures, and results to support design intent and safety case requirements throughout asset life. • Produce and/or assess Periodic Review of Safety (PRS) reports. • Provide technical advice and direction to internal and external stakeholders, including engineering, safety, and project delivery teams. • Develop scopes of work for Independent Technical Assessments (ITA) and Independent Peer Reviews (IPR). • Apply a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge to utilise existing and emerging technologies. • Apply appropriate theoretical and practical engineering methods across design, development, manufacture, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance, decommissioning, and recycling of systems and assets within a nuclear or high-risk setting. • Produce robust technical justifications to support the authorisation of electrical design modifications within a high-hazard industry. • Review technical reports and safety case submissions produced by external contractors. • Check and review calculations and technical documents produced by other engineering staff. POSITION REQUIREMENTS for the Electrical Engineer Experience (Essential) • Experienced Electrical Engineer with knowledge of industrial plant and machinery in both HV and LV environments (e.g., pumps, generators, lightning protection, control systems). • Strong understanding of current design standards and working practices, including British and European Standards. • Theoretical and practical experience across concept design, detailed design, and construction stages for electrical engineering projects, ideally within industrial and/or maritime environments. • Experience assessing electrical plant and equipment for hazard withstand capability. • Demonstrated capability in authoring robust technical justifications and supporting documentation to enable approval of electrical design modifications within a high-hazard industry. • Experience working on multi-discipline engineering projects and providing integrated electrical engineering input. Experience (Desirable) • Prior experience within nuclear, defence, or comparable high-hazard regulated environments. • Familiarity with safety case development tools and methodologies (e.g., HAZID, HAZOP). • Experience within the UK nuclear industry (civil or defence), particularly in the design and assessment of safety-related structures, systems, and components. • Knowledge of UK and US nuclear regulatory frameworks and associated nuclear-specific codes and standards. How to apply for the Electrical Engineer role: Please call Rebecca at Simply Recruitment Group or press APPLY NOW