Electrical Construction Engineer
Reading
£450 - £500/day
Posted 1 day ago
About the role
Electrical Construction Engineer - AWE
Location: AWE Burghfield (site-based)
Rate: £450-£500/day (Umbrella PAYE, Inside IR35 - all-in)
Duration: Until end of September 2026
Start: ASAP
Clearance: SC preferred (must be eligible to obtain)
We are recruiting an experienced Electrical Construction Engineer to support works at AWE. This is a heavy install / construction-focused role, suited to someone with a strong hands-on electrical background who has progressed into site engineering or delivery roles.
Role Overview
Delivery of electrical installation works on a major, high-security site
Oversight of LV / HV systems, installation, and integration
Support commissioning, testing, and system handover
Coordinate contractors and ensure compliance with site standards
Drive safe, efficient delivery in a highly regulated (nuclear/defence) environment
Essential Requirements
Proven experience in electrical construction / site engineering on large-scale projects
Strong LV / HV installation background (heavy install focus)
Ideally from a time-served electrician background
Valid CSCS card (mandatory)
Experience in nuclear, defence, or other high-hazard environments
SC Clearance (or ability to obtain)
Electrical Qualifications & Tickets
City & Guilds 2360 / 2330 / NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
City & Guilds 2391 - Inspection & Testing (highly desirable)
18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
ECS / JIB Gold Card (desirable)
Additional (Desirable)
SMSTS / SSSTS / IOSH / NEBOSH
HNC / HND / Degree in Electrical Engineering
Previous experience on secure or regulated sites
Additional Info
Full-time, site-based role (Mon-Fri)
Optional weekend work available
Immediate start requiredIf you have a strong electrical install background, hold a CSCS card, and bring experience from nuclear or high-security environments, apply now
About this listing
Screened by Joboru
This role passed our automated spam and quality filters and was active in our feed when last checked. Joboru is an aggregator — here is how we screen listings. If anything looks off, tell us.
Similar jobs you may like
Operations Support Manager
1 day agoGBR Recruitment Ltd
Operations Support Manager
1 day agoGBR Recruitment Ltd
Operations Support Manager
1 day agoGBR Recruitment Ltd
Lift Engineer
1 day agoOwen Daniels
Principal Engineer (Java) - up to £100,000 + Bonus - Hybrid
1 day agoInvolved Solutions
Civil Design Engineer - Operations T&E
1 day agoNG Bailey
Senior Engineer
1 day agoKier Group
Principal Engineer (Java) - up to £100,000 + Bonus - Hybrid
1 day agoInvolved Solutions
Multiskilled Engineer
1 day agoYolk Recruitment Ltd