Electrical Installation Engineer - Fife

Ref: 831 Date Posted: Wednesday 21 Oct 2026

2020 Recruitment is working with an established engineering company based in Dunfermline that is looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Installation Engineer on an initial 6-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified electrician with experience in electrical installations, inspection and testing, and ideally instrumentation, to work on a variety of projects within the water utilities and engineering sectors.

The successful candidate will be confident working independently and as part of a team, with a professional, proactive approach and strong customer-facing skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out electrical installation work across water utilities and engineering projects.

  • Undertake electrical inspection, testing and fault-finding.

  • Install, maintain and troubleshoot electrical equipment and systems.

  • Support instrumentation installation and associated electrical works.

  • Assist with technical issues and project requirements on customer sites.

  • Work closely with engineers, project teams and customers to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.

  • Ensure all installations comply with relevant electrical regulations and health and safety standards.

  • Maintain accurate records of work completed and testing documentation.

  • Travel to customer sites throughout the UK, including overnight stays when required.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

  • Fully qualified electrician with ECS, CSCS or SJIB accreditation and 18th Edition qualification.

  • Experience in electrical inspection and testing.

  • Knowledge or experience of instrumentation systems.

  • Previous experience in electrical installation and maintenance.

  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.

  • Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Full, clean UK driving licence.

  • Willingness to travel and stay away from home during the working week.

Desirable:

  • Previous experience within water utilities or industrial engineering environments.

  • Knowledge of PLC, SCADA and systems integration.

  • DOMS / Water Hygiene certification.

  • Confined Space training.

  • First Aid certification.

Salary & Benefits

  • Annual salary of £45,000 – £48,000, depending on experience.

  • Initial 6-month contract.

  • Monday to Friday working week.

  • Company van and fuel provided.

  • Discretionary company bonus scheme.

  • Company pension scheme.

  • BHSF employee benefits package.

  • Death in service benefit.

  • 30 days' annual holiday entitlement.

  • Opportunity to work on a variety of engineering and water utilities projects.

Apply Now

If you're a qualified Electrical Installation Engineer looking for your next opportunity, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

Apply today through 2020 Recruitment or contact our team for a confidential discussion.