| Location: City of London | Salary: Up to £75000.00 per annum + Company Car |
| Sector: Construction | Type: Permanent |
| Contact: Hannah Baker | Job Published: 24 days ago |
Senior Electrical Engineer
Fully Remote / If you wish to be office based this can be in either London / Manchester or Cambridge
£75,000 + Company Car
Brief
Senior Electrical Engineer needed for a well-known Facilities Management organisation based full remote or in one of their head offices - London / Manchester or Cambridge who are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded Senior Electrical Engineer that takes pride in their work with an in-depth knowledge of
The successful candidate will play a key role in the end-to-end delivery of our projects by providing electrical technical leadership during engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning. Your focus will be on BESS, electrolytic hydrogen and PV projects with the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the UK's decarbonisation efforts.
Benefits
- Salary up to £75,000
- Company car
- Private health care
- 5% Bonus
- 25 days holiday + Bank holiday
- Company assistant scheme
- 5% pension
- 1 Paid professional membership
What the role entails:
As a Senior Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for electrical engineering and design on our BESS, PV and Hydrogen projects as well as technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead the electrical system design for energy projects, including HV/LV distribution systems, protection schemes, and control systems
- Develop single-line diagrams, protection coordination studies, and detailed design drawings
- Perform power system studies including load flow, fault current, and stability analysis
- Prepare, review and approve electrical equipment specifications and vendor documentation
- Ensure compliance with UK grid codes, G99, and relevant standards
- Prepare detailed technical specifications for major electrical equipment including transformers, power conversion systems, protection relays, and control systems
- Support with the development of tender packages and scope of work documents for electrical contractors
- Lead technical bid evaluations and contractor selection process
- Conduct site inspections to promote our Safety-First culture and ensure quality of installation
- Act as Electrically Authorised Person (EAP) and support training of other EAPs
- Review and respond to technical queries and contractor RFIs
- Review and approve as-built documentation
- Develop detailed commissioning specifications and acceptance criteria
- Oversee pre-commissioning checks and testing activities
What experience you need to be the successful Senior Electrical Engineer:
Education:
- BEng/MEng in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred
- Authorised person HV | LV qualification or similar preferred
Experience:
- Solid experience in electrical system design
- Demonstrable experience with BESS &/or hydrogen (both preferred)
- Strong background in HV systems (11kV-132kV) design and protection
- Proven track record in managing subcontractors and reviewing deliverables
- Experience with UK grid compliance and connection requirements
- Experience in equipment factory testing and inspection
- Understanding of commissioning protocols for HV/LV systems
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in power system analysis software
- Strong knowledge of electrical CAD software
- Understanding of IEC 61850 and relevant communication protocols
- Experience with protection relay coordination
- Familiarity with energy management systems and grid services
This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!
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