Senior Electrical Engineer – Building Services

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25.08.2025Expiry Date:

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People are Amentum'' most significant asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program, which incorporates matched funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.About the OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Electrical Building Services Engineer to join our on-Site Technical Office team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and supporting the electrical aspects of building services on a major construction project, ensuring technical compliance, quality standards, and smooth execution of installation works in line with project specifications and timelines.They will coordinate and resolve on-site issues within a multi-discipline project team using their technical capabilities and engineering judgement, applying their skills, or generating innovative solutions as appropriate whilst simultaneously interacting and collaborating with engineers from other disciplines and offices to deliver the project on time and to budget.They will report directly to the NNEP Engineering Site Technical Office Manager.This position requires regular attendance at the Client site located in Burghfiled, Berkshire. (Minimum 4 days on site.)Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Support and Coordination:Act as the main point of contact for all electrical building services-related matters on-site.Review and interpret design drawings, technical submittals, and specifications.Coordinate with design consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to resolve technical issues.Ensure compliance with electrical design standards, local codes, and safety regulations.Support site installation teams with technical advice and clarifications.Monitor electrical installations and ensure they meet design and quality standards.Conduct inspections, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems.Attend design and constructability review meetingsDocumentation and Reporting:Maintain up-to-date records of drawings, submittals, technical queries (TQ’s), and change requests.Progress and Issue Resolution:Report any delays or technical issues and propose solutions to mitigate risks.Liaise with other discipline engineers (mechanical, architectural, structural) for integrated service delivery.Essential Qualifications and Experience:A Degree qualified Engineer or demonstrable equivalent underpinning knowledge and understanding and discipline relevant professional experience.Minimum 5 years + of relevant experience in electrical building servicesExperience in a site-based technical office role (Desirable).Strong design experience and understanding of LV distribution, cable containment systems, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarm, structured cabling, security systems and associated electrical building services .Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and electrical design tools.Familiarity with international and local standards.Excellent problem-solving, coordination, and communication skills.Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced construction environment.Good all-round technical design experience using British and international standards and Eurocodes.Good verbal and written communication and technical writing skills.A proactive problem-solving background with proven track record of project delivery.UK National (non-dual citizen).SC Cleared (or willingness and ability to gain SC Clearance)Any offer of employment will be strictly subject to the relevant security requirements for the role being met. This means that you will need to have, or be able to obtain, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance and either Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. The security clearance process may require non-British nationals or dual nationals ( those with British and another nationality) to be subject to additional evaluation, depending on nationalities held and the nature of the work to be carried outOur Culture:Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.

We are committed to offering a career within one company and recognise the exceptional talent we have in our people. As our business evolves, we want to inspire and empower you to develop your career so you too can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Work-life balance and flexibility are key focus areas. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

We’re invested in you and your success, and we value the transferable skills you can bring to a new role. We want to support you in expanding and diversifying your experience so you can develop your career and help deliver the boldest solutions in a changing world.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact ‘Recruiter’.

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language ..... full job details .....