An exciting opportunity has arisen within SPS Headquarters as we recruit for a Senior (Design) Electrical Engineer (Building Services) to join our Estates Team. The postholder shall provide support to the SPS Estates Head of Professional and Technical Services – providing strategic direction for and delivering electrical and 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 continual review, providing project specific guidance, advice and assistance in the delivery of projects to ensure the delivery of high-quality outcomes. The role will promote quality design in contributing to the aims of the SPS and in ensuring delivery of positive outcomes for the users of the SPS buildings and estate. Supporting and co-ordinating business and design/digital improvement initiatives, including transition to Net Zero.

The post holder shall provide technical support to Project Managers and Estates Maintenance teams on design, operation, maintenance and safety of electrical systems. Undertake inspections of installed systems and audits of working practices to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and that safe operating conditions are maintained. The postholder will provide specialist knowledge and experience to ensure SPS remains compliant across its Low and High Voltage networks.

The post holder is required to establish, build and maintain relationships with UK, other prison and judicial authorities, other governmental groups (Scottish and UK) and advisory organisations, sharing knowledge and best practice, contributing to local and national initiatives as required.

If you have the following, we would like to hear from you:

A degree level qualification in a relevant Electrical discipline (Essential)
Membership of a relevant professional body. (Desirable)
Comprehensive experience of Electrical Systems design, design management and process, specifically related to significant building infrastructure projects. Demonstrating your ability to negotiate with and positively influence others to achieve desired project outputs and deliverables. (Essential)
Experience in undertaking, researching and developing strategic and/or specific responses to an estates business needs. (Essential)
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)
Experience of defining and setting technical standards and monitoring performance, progress and delivery, initiating corrective actions and improvements as required. (Desirable)

Some of the benefits you can enjoy in role are:

Attractive Pension (Civil Service)
Commitment to your personal and professional development
Annual Leave - 37 days rising to 42 days
Free car parking
Discounts at high street stores, supermarkets and restaurants through our partners at Blue Light Card, Edenred and Civil Service Sports Council.
Sick Pay

For information on the job, including full job description and person specification, and to apply for these vacancies please visit the Scottish Prison Service website.

Closing date: 29 May 2026.

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