Electrical Building Services – Career Opportunities (Engineer, Senior, Principal) United Kingdom

Electrical Building Services – Career Opportunities (Engineer, Senior, Principal)

United Kingdom

Location: London, Warwick, Manchester, Derby
Function: Electrical Building Services – Design & Project Delivery

At BakerHicks, our Electrical Services team works with clients across multiple sectors, delivering large and complex projects which require highly resilient power supplies. Specialising in heavily-regulated industries where quality and safety are key, we’re experienced in all aspects of the project lifecycle from definition and feasibility to detailed design and site monitoring.

We are actively recruiting across this capability to support a growing portfolio of live projects and welcome applications from Engineer through to Principal‑level professionals, at varying stages of their career who are looking to develop within a technically robust, regulated environment.

Our Electrical Services teams work across a range of UK projects, delivering complex solutions within Nuclear, Defence and other regulated sectors, alongside wider infrastructure and energy environments.

Roles are available across multiple locations, offering both technical depth and long‑term career progression.

Where you’ll make an impact

Depending on your experience, interests and project requirements, opportunities within Electrical Services typically include:

• Electrical Engineering & Design – HV/LV distribution, infrastructure planning, 11kV/400V standby generation, UPS and resilient power systems, lighting (general and emergency), fire detection, lightning protection, cable management, structured cabling, and security, access, CCTV, PA, and communications networks.
• Technical Management – design assurance, mentoring and technical governance
• Project Delivery – project management, planning, cost/commercial and delivery support
• Technical & Digital Support – BIM, CAD, information management and technical documentation

Projects range from early design through to delivery and operational support, providing exposure to technically challenging and safety‑critical environments.

What you’ll bring

We welcome applications from candidates with varying levels of experience. You may demonstrate:

• Electrical engineering or technical capability appropriate to your level (Engineer to Principal)
• Experience working within complex, regulated or safety‑critical project environments
• An understanding of quality, assurance, safety and compliance requirements
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to manage risk and change
• Clear communication and effective collaboration within multi‑disciplinary teams
• Motivation to develop technically, take on responsibility and progress your career

Relevant qualifications, professional registration or certifications are welcomed and supported but are not required for all roles.

What we offer

• The opportunity to work on nationally significant projects across Nuclear, Defence, Infrastructure and other regulated sectors
• Clear career pathways from Engineer to Principal and beyond
• Professional development, technical training and accreditation support
• Flexible and hybrid working where the role allows
• Competitive salary and benefits aligned to experience and role level
• A collaborative, safety‑focused engineering environment

Security & Project Requirements

Due to the nature of our work, these roles will require SC or DV security clearance. Where appropriate, BakerHicks will support individuals through the clearance process. Applicants must understand the requirements and demonstrate eligibility to achieve clearance, including meeting nationality, residency and background criteria.

Equal opportunity statement

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.

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