Electrical Design Engineer - SC Cleared
Matchtech
Portsmouth · posted 19 August 2026
Salary
£50,000 – £60,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Portsmouth, Hampshire
Category
Engineering
Electrical Design Engineer ( - Defence & Security
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: Up to £60,000 (DOE)
Type: Permanent
Looking for a role where your designs genuinely matter, and where you can work on high-impact Defence & Security programmes without being tied to the office full-time?
We're hiring an Electrical Design Engineer to join a well-established engineering organisation delivering complex, regulated projects. You'll take ownership of electrical building services design across the full lifecycle, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting delivery through to site.
What you'll be doing
Producing and developing electrical building services designs from concept through delivery
Working closely with stakeholders to keep solutions safe, compliant, and buildable
Supporting technical delivery-answering queries, resolving issues, and contributing to smooth project completion
Attending occasional site visits (as required) to support installation/activity and resolve technical challenges
What we're looking for
Background in Electrical Engineering (building services/design delivery experience)
Comfortable working in a highly regulated environment (Defence, Security, nuclear, critical infrastructure, etc.)
Security clearance is required (or you must be eligible and willing to go through the clearance process)
Strong communicator who can work effectively with internal teams, contractors, and clientsApply now for a confidential conversation and to learn more about the projects, team, and interview process
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