Head of Electrical Services

Job Title:            Head of Electrical Services – Power Systems
Location:            Flexible + Hybrid Working Arrangements 
Compensation:  Competitive + Benefits
Role Type:          Full time / Permanent 
Role ID:              SF63430

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Head of Electrical Services at our UK wide sites.

The role
As a Head of Electrical Services, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. The Head of Electrical Services is an integral part of Mission Systems, sitting within the Engineering and Technology Discipline, and accountable to the CEO for UK Mission Systems.

Day-to-day, you’ll to manage the operation and maintenance of electrical power distribution networks including high voltage installations and associated systems across multiple operational sites within Mission Systems. 

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all electrical work across Mission Systems operational sites complies with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and other relevant legislation.
• Stay updated with changes in electrical safety regulations and standards and ensure any relevant good practice, and changes are sufficiently captured and disseminated.
• Safety Protocols: Develop and implement safety protocols to prevent electrical hazards.
• Ensure that all electrical installations and equipment are safe and properly maintained including obsolescence management.
• Risk Assessments: Conduct regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate electrical hazards.
• Please note that this position involves travel/working across a range of internal and customer sites, as a requirement of the role.

This role is full time, 37 hours per week and can be delivered from any of our UK wide sites alongside home working arrangements.

Essential experience of the Head of Electrical Services – Power Systems

• Significant hands-on experience in electrical installation, maintenance, and testing.
• Experience in managing electrical safety within an industrial or commercial setting.
• In-depth understanding of electrical systems, components, and safety standards.
• Proficiency in conducting electrical risk assessments and implementing control measures.
• Strong skills in developing and implementing safety protocols to prevent electrical hazards.

Qualifications for the Head of Electrical Services – Power Systems

• A degree in electrical engineering or a related field is desirable.
• Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) or working towards.
• Certification as an Authorised Person (AP) or similar, demonstrating competence in electrical safety and compliance.

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer 

• Generous holiday allowance 
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme 
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave 
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Babcock International 
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. 

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

#LI-SJ1