What's in it for you?
Your expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family-friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension.
Job Description
As an Electrical Systems Engineer, you will play a key role within the Operations team at Datum, supporting the specification, delivery, and ongoing management of advanced monitoring systems across a diverse portfolio of high-profile infrastructure projects.
This role offers exposure to a broad range of hardware and software technologies from multiple suppliers, with a strong focus on integrating these into robust, end-to-end monitoring solutions. You will progressively develop hands‑on expertise in designing, building, and troubleshooting systems both in the laboratory and on live project sites.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the design, specification, and deployment of monitoring systems across multiple projects
* Integrate hardware and software from various suppliers into cohesive system architectures
* Assist with the build, configuration, and commissioning of systems in both lab and field environments
* Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and system-level issues to ensure reliable performance
* Support the maintenance and optimisation of online data platforms, ensuring accurate and timely data delivery to clients
* Contribute to the development and maintenance of firmware and system interfaces linking on-site hardware to cloud-based systems
* Collaborate closely with site teams, project managers, and commercial teams to deliver solutions across the full project lifecycle
About You
* Background or experience in electrical systems engineering (academic or industry-based)
* Basic programming capability (e.g. scripting or embedded systems knowledge) is advantageous
* A structured and analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving abilities
* Comfortable working both hands‑on in the field and analytically in a technical environment
* Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
Development & Progression
This role offers significant career development potential. With a strong pipeline of major projects requiring complex monitoring solutions, you will have the opportunity to:
* Build expertise across a wide range of technologies and applications
* Take increasing ownership of system design and delivery
* Progress towards a Senior Electrical / Systems Engineer role
Full training will be provided on Datum’s systems and equipment, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow within a dynamic and expanding business.
Qualifications
Background or experience in electrical systems engineering (academic or industry-based)
A mix of site and project experience and capability is preferable.
Understanding of project commercials is necessary (with a desire to build capability and knowledge in this area).
Socotec UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.
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