Job Description:

Position: Electrical Installation Engineer
Job ID:  EI1
Location: Portsmouth
Rate/Salary: £52,500 Plus OTE taking this up past 68k
Type: Permanent
Benefits: 25 Days holiday, plus BH, private pension, optical care, training, paid for professional subscriptions, progression, social events, 24hr wellbeing support, On-demand GP, retail discount, Gym/Fitness   

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy and Fire & Security sectors. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

Working as the Electrical Installation Engineer you will, install, commission, and test generator systems as well as associated electrical infrastructure on critical power equipment at customer sites. Installing Diesel Generators & UPS Systems along with associated automated control switchgear in various critical industries, like Utilities, Healthcare, and law enforcement.

Duties and responsibilities of the Electrical Installation Engineer:

• You Will: Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and installation documentation to execute installations with technical accuracy.
• Work with project managers, clients, and design engineers to ensure compliant and integrated project delivery.
• Install, terminate and commission electrical systems for critical‑power equipment, including cable routing, containment works, termination and panel wiring, in compliance with electrical and mechanical regulations, manufacturer requirements and industry standards.
• Produce accurate installation reports, commissioning records, test results, and compliance documentation.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and control‑system faults during installation, commissioning, and operational phases.
• Uphold statutory safety, operational efficiency, and quality assurance across all technical activities.
• Deliver basic technical operation training to customers, engineers, and colleagues.
• Mentor apprentices and junior engineers, providing technical guidance and supervised practical support.
• Maintain tools, test equipment, and vehicles according to company maintenance standards
• Support the Projects, Design, Service and Sales Teams with advanced technical input on electrical system integration and design validation.
• Work flexibly outside standard hours to meet operational requirements and perform additional technical duties as required to meet business needs.

Qualifications and requirement for the Electrical Installation Engineer:

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent (Preferably through an Apprenticeship).
• BS7671 – 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• ECS Gold Card (or actively working towards obtaining one)
• Electrical installation experience within a commercial, industrial or power-generation environment. • Inspection & Testing qualification (e.g. City & Guilds 2391)
• Inspection & Testing qualification experience (>2yrs)
• Full UK driving licence

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role.