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An electrical engineer designs, develops, and maintains electrical systems and infrastructure across industries such as rail, energy, buildings, and highways. These professionals play a crucial role in ensuring power distribution, control systems, and electronic components function efficiently and safely.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing and developing electrical systems for buildings, transport, and energy networks.
  • Conducting site assessments to evaluate power and safety requirements.
  • Using software like AutoCAD Electrical and ETAP to create circuit diagrams and schematics.
  • Managing electrical installations, testing, and commissioning.
  • Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Collaborating with project managers, civil engineers, and technicians to deliver complex projects.

What Qualifications and Skills Do You Need to Become an Electrical Engineer?

Most electrical engineers hold a degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Many professionals also gain Chartered Engineer (CEng) status through institutions like the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

Key Skills Required:

  • Technical expertise in power systems, control systems, and circuit design.
  • Proficiency in design software like AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, and Primavera P6.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot and optimise electrical systems.
  • Knowledge of electrical regulations, including BS 7671 (Wiring Regulations) and IEC standards.
  • Project management skills to oversee budgets, timelines, and compliance.

Engineers looking to advance their careers often obtain professional certifications such as PMP Certification or APM Accreditation to enhance their project management capabilities.

Where Do Electrical Engineers Work?

Electrical engineers are in high demand across multiple industries, including:

Why Choose Advance TRS for Your Next Electrical Engineering Job?

At Advance TRS, we specialise in technical recruitment for the built environment, matching top electrical engineers with leading UK employers. Whether you’re looking for permanent roles, contract work, or executive positions, we provide expert support at every stage of your job search.

Looking for Electrical Engineer Jobs? Start Your Search Today!

Browse the latest electrical engineering jobs with Advance TRS and take the next step in your career. Visit our job listings to explore current vacancies or submit your CV for personalised job matching.

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Advance Your Career in Electrical Engineering with Advance TRS – Your Trusted Recruitment Partner!

We are delighted to celebrate Sam Jennings, Director of Client Services and Rail Signalling for his eight years of service at Advance TRS. In his time at Advance TRS, Sam has managed the delivery of a series of Managed Service Programmes and Recruitment Process Outsourcing partnerships with key client accounts for the rail sector and was promoted to Client Services and Rail Signalling last year.

“Sam is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and an influential figure within the business. He is always the first to get involved in company activities and is an active fundraiser, often putting his body (and facial hair!) on the line to raise money for a good cause.”

Explains Group Managing Director, Andy Ridout.

Sam has previously completed the London Marathon raising over £2,500 for Action for Children, Movember, Surrey Half Marathon and #WalkAllOverCancer challenge for Cancer Research UK.

Ride Vietnam Challenge

This year he is taking on a new challenge, Railway Children’s Ride Vietnam Challenge. As a novice cyclist, Sam will be confronting a challenging 450km cycle across 7 days in 30 degrees. He is now well into his training before the October trip. Please support his efforts and donate via his JustGiving page.

Client Services

As Director of Client Services, Sam is responsible for delivering service level agreements and key performance indicators for our key client partnerships, recruitment process outsourcing and managed service contracts. He works closely with clients to create and deliver custom recruitment solutions to support business needs. From contingent recruitment to managed services and recruitment process outsourcing. For key clients Sam acts as a delivery director, offering a single point of contact for line managers. He works closely with the Advance TRS recruitment delivery team to fulfil technical recruitment SLAs and KPIs.

Alstom Partnership

Notably, Sam is the Key Account Director for our recruitment partnership with Alstom. Sam leads our client services team to deliver a planned programme of recruitment to an exciting portfolio of projects across the UK. Advance TRS was appointed as RPO partners for Alstom’s permanent staff recruitment drive. We supply rail signalling management, engineering and installation professionals in York, Derby, Birmingham, London and Bristol, as part of CP6 in early 2020.

Railway Signalling

Outside of his work with key clients in Client Services, Sam is incredibly well networked within the Railway Signalling sector. He has led the Advance TRS rail signalling department, following in company founder, Andy Ridout’s footsteps.

Join the team

Sam is expanding his team! Check out our live vacancies to find out how you can join the Advance TRS client services team, delivering an internal recruitment function for our key clients.