Senior Electrical Engineer

Positions  1 /*generated inline style */ Band / Grade  A2 /*generated inline style */ Salary  57,865 - 68,159 per annum /*generated inline style */ Contract Type  Permanent /*generated inline style */ Working Pattern  Full Time /*generated inline style */ Location  Hybrid (remote and on-site - Westminster, London) /*generated inline style */ Leave entitlement  Starting at 30 days per annum, pro-rata /*generated inline style */ Closing Date 27th May 2026 at 23:55/*generated inline style */ Job Description Senior Electrical Engineer - Job description .docx – 943KB Opens in a new windowConverted File Senior Electrical Engineer - Job description .docx.pdf – 419KB Opens in a new window/*generated inline style */ What you’ll be doingThis is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Parliament’s infrastructure at the heart of UK democracy. As a Senior Electrical Engineer within the Property and Asset Strategy Team, you’ll lead the development and assurance of electrical systems across the Parliamentary Estate a complex and historic environment that presents both technical and strategic challenges.You’ll act as the informed client, guiding consultants and contractors, and ensuring that electrical infrastructure from low-voltage distribution and life safety systems to lifts and lighting meets the operational, heritage, and sustainability needs of both Houses. You’ll lead feasibility studies, develop long-term strategies, and influence projects up to 50m in value.This role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on a World Heritage site while working in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-profile environment. You will also be offered access to training, certifications, and mentorship.This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with an expectation of spending 40% of your time in the office.Find out more about working at the House of Commons.Why Join us?In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to: Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.Hybrid working arrangements and a strong commitment to training and developmentThe opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure in a role that combines engineering excellence with public service impactWhat we’re looking forWe’re seeking a confident and experienced electrical engineer with a strong technical background and a passion for public service. You’ll bring:Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or commitment to achieving it), with a BEng in Electrical Engineering or similar disciplineExperience in both consultancy and client-side delivery, ideally in complex or heritage environmentsStrong analytical skills and understanding of LV systems, BIM, CDM regulations, and public sector procurementExcellent stakeholder engagement and communication skillsA collaborative and inclusive approach to engineering leadership and decision-makingNext Steps and Additional InformationCV & Application Questions – To apply for this role, please submit your anonymised CV along with responses to the questions aligned with criteria 3 to 5. Please use the STAR method to structure your answers.More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK ParliamentMore information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description. Applicants must ensure that anything submitted must be factually accurate. Plagiarism ‘can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.’ Whilst candidates can make use of AI, they must do it truthfully. Where possible experience stated within the supporting statement should also be visible in the cv part of the application. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications, statements, and CVs; submissions must be truthful and relevant to experience.Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.  Please ensure that you anonymise your application by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or Supporting Statement. We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.#LI-Hybrid  /*generated inline style */