Electrical Engineer

We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

Our Port Of Southampton is the UK's number 1 vehicle handling port processing 600,000 vehicles every year, combined with around 3 million passengers annually passing through our 5 cruise terminals. Due to a relocation, we're currently looking to recruit an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team in delivering a wide range of works across the port estate - covering both the main port and the Marchwood site. You should be a time served Electrical Technician qualified as minimum to HNC/HND level and will ideally have some exposure to HV works. You'll be heavily involved with renewables work, HV Switching, maintenance works and delivering projects valued between £1k and £10m. 

Why Should You Make ABP Your First Port Of Call?

-  Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade

-  Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.

-  You can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected

-  Receive competitive salary and benefits package

-  Get support for training, personal development and further education

-  Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership

Accountabilities
-  To manage consultants, contractors and directly employed staff to safely and professionally complete project and maintenance works (Electrical and Electronics). This would include; HV and LV electrical supplies, operational electrical networks, lighting, building services and plant control systems etc.

-  To prepare drawings, specifications and tenders for Electrical Projects work. To also include prepare cost estimates.

-  Undertake Electrical and Engineering designs.

-  Procurement of equipment and services.

-  Provision of Electrical Engineering support to the Civil Projects Team.

-  Permits to evacuate.

-  Prepare and evaluate Risk Assessments & Safe Systems of Work.

-  Budget control for delegated projects. 

Skills and Experience
-  HNC qualification (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering. 

-  Good working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements and ability to produce, update and issue as required all necessary Safe Systems of Work and Risk Assessments. Ensuring compliance with health & safety and other relevant legislation as necessary.

-  Knowledge and ability to work as an Authorised Person issuing permission/permits to work in accordance with both ABP procedures and statutory requirements as necessary

-  Working knowledge of AutoCAD 2026. (Desirable) 

-  Relevant HV Qualification/status (Desirable) 

-  High levels of communication with both internal and stakeholders - able to influence and advise third parties on the correct ways of working

-  Strong team player but able to use initiative, manage your time proactively and have an improvement mindset

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays – plus the option to purchase additional days), wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.

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Additional Information:

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.

Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment screening to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please note your consent will be required and further information on this check can be found using the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels