Senior Electrical Engineer
Closing Date: 21st April 2026 (COB)
Position Summary
You will lead electrical engineering work that keeps our manufacturing sites safe, reliable, and ready to grow. You will provide technical leadership across projects, maintenance, and operations, working closely with engineers, operations staff, contractors and corporate partners. This role offers visible impact, clear career growth, and the chance to help GSK unite science, technology and talent in the fight against disease.
Responsibilities
* Act as the site electrical technical authority for safe operation of high and low voltage systems.
* Lead electrical design, installation and handover for capital and modification projects.
* Manage the site electrical maintenance programme and third‑party contractors to ensure reliable power delivery.
* Maintain and improve electrical standards, risk controls and compliance with UK legislation.
* Support investigations and root‑cause analysis for electrical incidents and implement preventative actions.
* Lead energy management and electrical saving initiatives to improve sustainability and cost efficiency.
Work Arrangement
This is an on‑site role at the Irvine site in Scotland, 5 days per week. Manufacturing is for antibiotics; applicants must not be allergic to penicillin.
Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
* Proven experience in electrical maintenance or engineering within a process manufacturing environment.
* Experience with high‑voltage (HV) system operations and safe working practices.
* Experience with electrical installations and safe working in potentially hazardous or flammable atmospheres.
* Experience managing electrical projects and contractors to deliver to target standards and schedules.
* Knowledge of UK electrical statutory requirements, risk‑based electrical safety management and audit readiness.
Preferred Qualifications
* Master's degree in electrical engineering.
* Chartered Engineer (or actively working towards).
* Senior Authorised Person or City & Guilds 6037 (or equivalent) qualification for HV operations.
* CompEx or formal hazardous area training and experience.
* Experience leading or managing a small engineering team.
* Track record of delivering energy saving or electrical reliability improvement projects.
* Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment with audit and compliance focus.
Equal Opportunity Employer
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
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