Electrical Engineer
- Reading, Berkshire, South East
- Permanent·Hybrid
- Full time
- £55,000 - £62,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Electrical Engineer Reading £55,000–£62,000 10% Bonus Hybrid (post-probation)
Are you an Electrical Engineer with strong, practical knowledge of wiring standards and electrical compliance?
Join a business that's tripled in size in 7 years and isn't stopping. Work under a leader known for genuine energy and passion.
The Role
We need an Electrical Engineer to ensure wiring, terminations, and conductor selection meet the right standards across manufacturing.
Not your typical Electrical Engineer role. Less PCBAs and electronics. More about interpreting wiring standards and making compliance calls.
You'll be the go-to Electrical Engineer for:
Conductor sizing & cable specs Splicing & termination rules Insulation & derating IEC / BS/EN / UL / NFPA standardsWhat You'll Bring
Wire & cable specs — conductor material, AWG/mm², insulation, voltage & temp ratings Conductor types — Tri-Rated, THHN/THWN, IEC/UL recognised Sizing & ampacity — AWG vs mm², derating Splicing rules — compatibility, sizing, approved methods Terminations — crimps, ferrules, lugs, bolted joints, torque Earthing/grounding & electrical protection Reading schematics, wiring diagrams, terminal plansNice to have:
Breaker/fuse & LV protection experience High-mix manufacturing background (switchgear, busway, panel build)What You'll Do
As the Electrical Engineer, you'll:
Approve wire/cable specs & conductor choices Review splicing & termination methods Guide teams on ampacity, derating & protection Check drawings/BOMs for compliance Support NPI & design reviews Investigate electrical non-conformancesWhat's On Offer
£55k–£62k 10% bonus Hybrid working (after probation) Real growth — tripled in 7 years Work with a passionate, driven leaderWhy Join?
A rare Electrical Engineer role focused on standards and compliance not just electronics. Real technical ownership from day one.
Know your way around wiring regs and conductor standards? We want to hear from you


