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

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Bristol; Derby; London; Manchester; Warwick; York
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Your applicationOpen nowElectrical Building Services – Career Opportunities (Engineer, Senior, Principal)BakerHicks · Bristol; Derby; London; Manchester; Warwick; York
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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. We encourage applications from those who do not currently hold clearance, however applicants must understand the requirements and demonstrate eligibility to achieve clearance, including meeting nationality, residency and background criteria.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements.

In some cases, additional nationality or residency criteria may also apply due to specific client or national security obligations.

Further information on National security clearance levels can be found on the UK Government website: (National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK)

Benefits

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.

What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

  • Company car or cash allowance
  • Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
  • Life assurance scheme
  • 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
  • Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
  • Flexible/hybrid working
  • Family friendly policies
  • Employee assistance
  • Professional development

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

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