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Specialist UK electrical engineering recruiters

At Murray McIntosh, we recruit electrical engineers across industries such as defence, marine, manufacturing, and MedTech, for both permanent and contract roles. Whether it’s power distribution for defence platforms, control systems on marine vessels, automation in manufacturing, or precision electronics in medical devices, we recruit engineers with the technical expertise and practical experience to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.

Through targeted research and deep sector networks, we connect clients with engineers who have experience in circuit design, power systems, control and embedded systems, and compliance with industry standards. We focus on matching candidates whose expertise aligns with the technical requirements of your roles, ensuring you can quickly engage the right talent.

Every search is tailored to the role and organisation. We work closely with hiring managers to understand the technical requirements, team structure, and operational context, helping you secure engineers for permanent or contract positions who bring the knowledge and capability your projects demand.

Find electrical engineer jobs in the UK

Looking for a new position? That shouldn’t mean compromising. Our team understands how skills transfer between sectors such as defence, energy, manufacturing and water, giving you a genuine choice in varied and rewarding roles across the UK.

If you’re an electrical engineer looking for your next challenge, upload a CV or request a callback from our expert team. We’ll be in touch to discuss your career goals and preferences.

Murray McIntosh

Contract

Senior Systems Engineer

£65-£85 per hourBideford

* Proven experience working as a systems engineer * Familiarity with DOORS NG/DOORS * Experience of MBSE, enterprise architecture & SysML advantageous * Full systems development lifecycle experience * Requirements capture & management experience through to V&V and delivery * Experience of electronics or sonar advantageous but not essential * Marine/Defence experience advantageous Candidates with current SC clearance would be preferred.

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Murray McIntosh

Permanent

Senior Electrical Engineer

£60,000-£63,000 per annumBarnstaple

Location - Barnstaple, Devon Working arrangements - Hybrid (2-3 days on site) Salary - Up to £62,000 DOE + benefits Start date - ASAP

Murray McIntosh

Contract

Electrical Technician

£30-£39 per hourDidcot

Responsibilities: * Control panel building * Panel wiring to IPC standards * Rack building and wiring * Cable pulling * Prototype wiring * Adding connectors to cables * Working to diagrams and schematics * 18th edition electrical would be preferred

Murray McIntosh

Permanent

Field Engineer

£38,000-£42,000 per annumBerkshire

The role is field-based, covering the South and M4 corridor, and would suit someone based around Reading, Basingstoke, Newbury or Farnborough. You'll be installing, commissioning and maintaining water treatment equipment on customer sites, carrying out planned maintenance and fault-finding, and working closely with clients and contractors on live sites.

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Murray McIntosh

Contract

Senior Electronics Engineer

£65-£75 per hour

Experience required: * Electronic design & engineering experience * Altium experience (preferred others considered) * Excellent PCB design, layout and schematic capture experience * Knowledge of SIL preferred. * Power electronics experience preferred * Analogue & Digital design experience * Understanding of embedded software would be an advantage * Previous marine/defence experience (advantageous not a necessity)

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Murray McIntosh

Contract

Electrical Technician

£30-£39 per hourDidcot

Murray McIntosh are currently seeking an Electrical Technician to work for a client of ours on a contract basis as detailed below: Responsibilities: * Control panel building * Panel wiring to IPC standards * Rack building and wiring * Cable pulling * Prototype wiring * Adding connectors to cables * Working to diagrams and schematics * 18th edition electrical would be preferred

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