Defence jobs in United Kingdom

Location: St Kilda, Scotland, United Kingdom

Role Type: Permanent – Full Time

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID: SF19202

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting‑edge defence technology to ground‑breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Building Services Engineer (Electrical Biased) at our St Kilda site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

As a Building Services Engineer (Electrical Biased), you’ll help keep vital electrical systems safe, compliant and running effectively across a secure and varied estate.

Day‑to‑day, you’ll carry out electrical maintenance, inspections and testing while supporting reactive tasks to ensure the site continues to operate smoothly.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering electrical maintenance, inspection and testing in line with SFG20
• Identifying and resolving electrical faults across the estate
• Supporting planned preventative maintenance programmes
• Completing reactive repairs and assisting with broader M&E tasks
• Maintaining accurate compliance documentation and asset records

Essential experience of the Building Services Engineer (Electrical Biased):

• Proven electrical maintenance and fault‑finding experience within an M&E or industrial/commercial setting
• Confidence interpreting electrical drawings and carrying out safe system‑of‑work practices
• Experience working with systems such as HVAC, lighting, power, fire safety and security
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with internal teams and external suppliers

Essential qualifications for the Building Services Engineer (Electrical Biased):

• Level 3 Electrical Qualification such as C&G Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Technology
• BS 7671 (18th Edition, Amendment 2)
• AM2 assessment
• Inspection / Testing & Verification of Electrical Installations City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent NVQ, either the 2391‑52 or 2391‑53.

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week, based at our St Kilda site.

QinetiQ operates state‑of‑the‑art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.