Location: HM Naval Base, Portsmouth (HMNBP)
Service Area: Design Management
Hours of Work: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £55,000 to £65,000
What you will be doing:
As the Senior Electrical Design Manager, you will be responsible for delivery of projects from inception to completion through the development of the RIBA design stages. You will provide effective design solutions through the interpretation of design briefs, using your discipline expertise to deliver on medium-sized complex projects.
Other responsibilities will include:
- Work under the direction of the Principal Electrical Design Manager, managing design tasks, priorities, and programme delivery
- Develop client requirements into detailed Statements of Requirements (SOR), covering performance, standards, testing, and acceptance criteria
- Produce Low Voltage calculations (Amtech) and support High Voltage analysis (ETAP), alongside lighting design (Relux/Dialux)
- Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary internal and external design teams
- Manage the design process, ensuring feasibility, compliance with regulations, and alignment with client and environmental objectives (e.g. Net Zero Carbon)
- Provide technical guidance and advice to clients throughout the design lifecycle
- Review and assure subcontractor designs for compliance with specifications, standards, and legislation
- Oversee design risk assessments, safety documentation, and support SHE reviews of supplier RAMS
- Ensure high-quality project handover, including PPM review and agreement with maintenance teams
- Prepare Safe to Operate documentation for approval by senior engineering stakeholders
- Chair internal design reviews and support project managers and procurement in tender and design development activities
- Ensure all work complies with internal processes and the Joint Management System
What you will bring:
- A Degree and/or an HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
- An Incorporated Engineer and/or working towards Chartered Engineer status
- Familiarity with electrical systems such as:
- High Voltage Systems up to 33kV
- Building systems including LV Distribution, lighting, small power, CHP, PV, EV
- Experience and good knowledge of the full engineering lifecycle from inception to in-service
- Knowledge of Scada systems networks would be beneficial but not essential
- Knowledge of all engineering, procurement, and construction aspects of delivering major projects.
- Ability to work directly with the client without direct management supervision and instruction
- Logical thinking and working in an ordered fashion
- Experience mentoring junior engineers
About you:
- Can be relied on to consistently deliver work, able to solve project/ design issues themselves but escalates and seeks help when unexpected challenges or blockers emerge.
- Works confidently with other departments and able to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
- Able to mentor other engineers, particularly those less experienced.
- Enthusiastically engages with their team, instilling a positive and inclusive environment for all to work within.
- Follows and champions quality engineering processes, including the design review process.
You’ll get:
- You’ll get:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme, following successful completion of probation period
- Early finish on a Friday
- Discretionary company bonus scheme
- Enhanced pension scheme – employee contribution 4% and company contribution 6%, or you can increase your contribution to 6% and company contribution will increase to 10%
- Life assurance x 4 (subject to scheme T&C’s)
- Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues
- Cycle to work scheme
- Group income protection
- Flexible parental benefits (if applicable)
- Free parking onsite
- Access to our Internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position.
- Continued professional career development
- Kudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme)
- Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services
- Discount off entry into the Historic Dockyard
Application process:
Applications are urged to apply prior to the advertising closing date of 5th August 2026.
Background checks & security
Please note that due to the nature of the site we are based on and the work carried out, once offered we carry out a number of pre-employment checks which include UKSV clearance applications – you will need to be eligible for this and willing to go through the process. For more information, please speak with the Talent & Recruitment team.
About us:
At KBS Maritime, we’re not just another company – we’re an exciting and dynamic joint venture between industry leaders BAE Systems and KBR. Our team is dedicated to providing Asset Management, Infrastructure Management, Energy Solutions and Alongside Services at His Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP), the beating heart of the Royal Navy.
With almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy’s surface ships stationed at HMNBP, working with KBS Maritime means being at the forefront of innovation and progress. We operate in a unique and fascinating environment, with a mix of historic dockyards and cutting-edge infrastructure that’s unlike any other.
By delivering state of the art solutions to the Royal Navy, KBS Maritime offers the chance to work on projects that make a real difference to the safety, security, and sustainability of the UK’s National Defence and Security. But it’s not just about the work – at KBS Maritime, we believe in the value of our people. We have the ethos of a small business, which means we value and empower our team members to succeed.
KBS Maritime is committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of every social or cultural background, age, gender, ability, sexual orientation, and belief.
We will make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to accommodate any disability. In the first instance, if you require this job advert in an alternative format, or require any assistance, please contact [email protected]
