Average Electrical Engineer salary in the UK

First things first. what can we offer you?25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with option to buy 5 more) PLUS a day off for your birthday and increase with length of service!Overtime availabilityMatched pension (6–8%) Life Assurance & Private Medical Insurance (after 12 months)Flexible benefits including retail discounts, electric car scheme, wellbeing supportRecognition & referral bonus About the RoleDalkia is seeking an experienced Electrically BiasedEngineer to join our team supporting Birmingham City University. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality planned and reactive maintenance across a range of building services mechanical and electrical systems.You’ll play a key part in ensuring reliable operation of critical infrastructure, maintaining strong client relationships, and upholding Dalkia’s standards of safety, efficiency, and professionalism.Key ResponsibilitiesCarry out PPM and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems.Diagnose faults, repair power and lighting systems, and complete minor installations.Ensure all works meet client SLAs, safety standards, and Dalkia QSHE policies.Liaise with suppliers and colleagues to source parts and resolve issues efficiently.Maintain accurate records, including site log books and maintenance documentation.Keep plant rooms clean and well-maintained to extend equipment lifespan.Respond promptly to emergency callouts and communicate progress with clients.Support continuous improvement in service delivery and cost efficiency.Provide cover for colleagues and undertake reasonable overtime as required.Experience & Skills RequiredQualified Electrician with strong fault-finding and maintenance skills.Background in building services engineering (electrical and mechanical).Understanding of mechanical plant and building systems.Good communication and customer service skills.Awareness of Health & Safety standards.EssentialNVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Building Services Engineering 17th & 18th Edition IEE Regulations is EssentialDesirable Inspection & Testing IPAF PASMA At Dalkia, we provide sustainable, high-quality facilities and energy management services across the UK. Our people are at the heart of everything we do – and we’re committed to their development, safety, and wellbeing. Join a company that values technical excellence, supports career growth, and works with some of the most advanced facilities in the industry.We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We ensure that every applicant is treated fairly and respectfully throughout our selection process. If you require any adjustments, please inform us in confidence. Our talent acquisition team is here to assist you.#INDDF1

Engineering Manager (Electrical)DorsetPermanent - Hybrid workingUK Citizenship required. Defence engineering organisation delivering complex maritime and mission-critical systems. The work is long-horizon, strategically funded, and central to future capability programmes. This role leads engineering delivery across multi-disciplinary teams on bids, product development and in-service upgrade projects with high technical depth and commercial visibility. Role OverviewResponsible for planning, coordinating and delivering engineering work-packages. Lead technical solution development, ensure design integrity, manage resource and cost performance, and act as the primary technical interface across internal stakeholders and suppliers. No direct line management; full delivery accountability for engineering scope. Key Responsibilities* Define and drive engineering technical solutions, schedules, costs and risks* Lead design, development, integration, test and acceptance activities* Ensure compliance with electrical, EMC, CE/UKCA and relevant safety standards* Produce specifications, bid inputs, technical reports and verification evidence* Coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering effort and resolve technical issues* Maintain delivery against cost, schedule, quality and risk commitments* Manage stakeholder relationships and represent engineering in project reviews Essential Requirements* Degree or HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or similar discipline* Proven experience delivering engineered systems within product development lifecycle* Strong understanding of CE/UKCA directives, EMC compliance and electrical safety* Hands-on experience leading engineering design activities through to acceptance* Ability to plan, cost and manage engineering work packages Desirable* Experience in maritime, defence or safety-critical engineering environments* Systems Engineering lifecycle and requirements verification experience* Bid support, technical proposal development and supplier/integrator exposure* Chartered or working toward professional registration Benefits and DevelopmentPermanent role with structured progression routes, opportunities to lead increasingly complex work packages, support toward chartership, and exposure to strategic product development programmes. Next StepFor a confidential conversation, contact Ian Cowx at Gold Group on . Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.

Do you have the drive to build your future whilst building the world around you? Our client, a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy, are seeking a seasoned Electrical Design Engineer to become an active member of their dynamic team, in a permanent position. The successful candidate will have the flexibility to operate on a hybrid basis from the Ipswich office, whilst working on a variety of Education, Defence and Railway projects. -Competitive salary ranging between £30,000-£40,000 (subject to experience).-Company pension scheme, hybrid working, generous annual leave, and ongoing career development opportunities.Responsibilities:-Support the design and delivery stages within complex Rail, Education and Defence projects, from concept through to completion, focusing on electrical system elements. -Produce in-depth drawings using relevant software tools, such as Revit and AutoCAD, whilst collaborating with other professionals to ensure smooth system integration.-Oversee extensive electrical calculations, lighting design and distribution drawings, ensuring alignment with current regulations.-Conduct frequent site visits and inspections, allowing for installation reviews, troubleshooting and quality assurance.Requirements:-Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or a related discipline. -Profound experience producing designs for electrical building services systems, for a multitude of projects, with a focus on Rail, Education, and Defence. -Strong understanding of software tools, such as Revit, AutoCAD, and other design platforms, including, Amtech, Dialux or Relux. -Proficient understanding of electrical distribution and installation systems, including lighting, life safety systems, LV systems, and fire alarms. -Strong communication and collaborative skills, with a detail-orientated and proactive mindset.