Senior Electrical Engineer

About The Role
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The postholder shall provide support to the SPS Estates Head of Professional and Technical Services – providing strategic direction for and delivering electrical/digital specialist systems design advice service on behalf of Estates and Technical Services, progressing initiatives as requested. The postholder shall act as design champion and ensure that a standard suite of suitable design standards are available and kept under review, providing project specific guidance, advice and assistance in the delivery of projects with the aim to ensuring the delivery of high quality outcomes; promotion of quality design in its role in contributing to the aims of the SPS and in ensuring delivery positive outcomes for the users of the SPS buildings and estate; and co\-ordinating business and design/digital improvement initiatives, including transition to Net Zero. The job shall include maintaining contact with UK, other prison and judicial authorities, other governmental groups (Scottish and UK) and advisory organisations.
To provide technical support to Project Managers and Estates Maintenance teams on design, operation, maintenance and safety of electrical/digital specialist systems. Undertake inspections of installed systems and audits of working practices to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and ensure safe operating conditions are maintained such as CCTV, Cell Call System, Locking, Alarms, Security Management Systems and Estates digital management systems

A full UK driving license is preferred due to the nature of this role, as well as flexibility of attendance to meet the needs of the business.
For full details about the role, please refer to the Job Description, Person Specification and Selection Information \& Timeline.

Qualifications

Degree level qualification in a relevant Electrical discipline. ESSENTIAL

Member of a relevant professional body. DESIRABLE

Knowledge, Skills \& Experience

Design
Comprehensive experience of Electrical Systems design, design management and process, specially related to significant infrastructure projects. Demonstrating your ability to negotiate with and positively influence others to achieve desired project outputs and deliverables.
ESSENTIAL

Strategy
Experience in undertaking, researching and developing strategic and/or specific responses to an estates business needs.
ESSENTIAL

Specialist Knowledge
Specialist knowledge and experience to undertake the role of ‘Senior Authorised Person’, qualified to authorize the switching and isolation of High Voltage networks OR Specialist knowledge and experience, to ensure SPS’s remains compliant across its High Voltage network.
ESSENTIAL

Design Standards
Experience of defining and setting technical standards and monitoring performance, progress and delivery, initiating corrective actions and improvements as required.
DESIRABLE

Essential Competencies for Success

+ Relationships \& Collaboration
+ Listen \& Communicate
+ Plan \& Organise

About Us
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The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) operates in a fascinating, complex and rapidly changing environment. Our vision is to help build a safer Scotland by unlocking potential and transforming lives. To enable us to successfully deliver our vision, we are committed to nurturing and investing in our greatest strength and resource: Our People.

We are proud to employ a diverse range of people; each contributing their own unique experiences and skills to enhance the service we deliver. Whatever the role, you will find your SPS experience both challenging and rewarding. You will be committed to helping us to achieve our goals and in return we will be committed to helping you to achieve yours.

We employ approximately 5,000 staff across our prisons, headquarters, college, and training and storage facility. The hard work of our staff is the most critical component in the successful delivery of Scotland’s prison system.

We need professional, capable and motivated individuals who reflect Scotland’s diversity to deliver effective and efficient activities and services to achieve our Mission and realise our Vision.

Whatever SPS profession you embark upon, you will be a valued member of the team, helping us build a Safer Scotland for the communities we serve. We are committed to your personal and professional development and offer a wide range of career progression opportunities.

Civil Service Values

All Civil Servants, and therefore anyone employed by the Scottish Prison Service, must be able to fully comply with the requirements of the Civil Service Code. Everyone is expected to carry out their role with dedication and uphold the core values of the Civil Service: Honesty, Integrity, Objectivity and Impartiality.

• Integrity: putting the obligations of public service above your own personal interests.


• Honesty: being truthful and open.


• Objectivity: basing your advice and decisions on rigorous analysis of the evidence.


• Impartiality: acting solely according to the merits of the case and serving equally well Governments of different political persuasions.

Our recruitment is conducted in line with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles and external competitions are regulated by the Civil Service Commission. While the legal requirement to follow these Principles applies specifically to external appointments, the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) recognises these standards as best practice. Accordingly, SPS fully adopts these principles as the foundation for all recruitment activity, including internal recruitment and selection processes.

External competitions: if you believe that the requirement for selection for appointment on merit based on fair and open competition has not been met, you have the right to raise a complaint. Further information on the Commission’s complaints procedure is available at: https://www.civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/.

Internal competitions: if you believe that the requirement for selection for appointment on merit based on fair and open competition has not been met, you can raise a complaint to your HR Business Partner.

Advertising End Date:
29 May 2026
All LocationsLocation(s):
Scottish Prison Service Headquarters \- Edinburgh
Salary DescriptionPay Band
G
Vacancy TypeVacancy Type:
Permanent
Salary Details:Salary Details:
£62130 \-£68352
Hours Per WeekHours Per Week:
35
Working PatternWorking Pattern:
Normal Office Hours
Eligible For Hybrid Working?Eligible For Hybrid Working?
Yes

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