Control System Engineer

Kingdom People - Professional Services; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 39,879 - 48,741; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a skilled Control Engineer with HV experience to join their High Voltage Electrical Distribution team in Portsmouth. In this full-time role, you'll manage the HV network and ensure safety compliance while performing SCADA operations. Candidates should have a strong understanding of electrical distribution and safety systems, with at least 5 years' experience. Excellent benefits and a proactive work environment await the right person.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical distribution.
• High Voltage Authorised Person (AP01) training.
• Strong understanding of ESDR, JSP375 and safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• HV switching and SCADA operation.
• Maintaining safety documentation and ESDR compliance.
• Managing power outages and restoration.

Skills

High Voltage knowledge

SCADA systems proficiency

Risk assessment skills

Education

City & Guilds in Electrical Installations

IOSH Health & Safety qualification

First Aid trained

Job description

Base pay range

Are you a skilled Control Engineer with HV experience and a passion for safety and precision?

We’re currently hiring a Control Engineer to join the High Voltage Electrical Distribution team in Portsmouth, working on a 24/7 shift pattern in support of one of the UK’s most important defence sites.

In this role, you’ll manage, configure, and switch the HV network using SCADA systems. You’ll also support HV APs, maintain safety documentation, and respond to outages quickly and safely. It’s a technically varied role in a fast‑paced, safety‑critical environment – ideal for someone with strong HV knowledge and a proactive attitude.

Salary is £44,310+ 31% uplift, full benefits package.

What do you need?

• City & Guilds in Electrical Installations
• High Voltage Authorised Person (AP01) training
• IOSH Health & Safety qualification
• First Aid trained
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical distribution
• SCADA system experience
• Strong understanding of ESDR, JSP375 and safe systems of work
• Full right to work in the UK

What will you be doing?

• HV switching and SCADA operation
• Supporting field and coordinating APs
• Maintaining safety documentation and ESDR compliance
• Managing power outages and restoration
• Creating risk and method statements
• Assisting with frequency changer maintenance
• Contributing to SHE performance and team utilisation
• Attending stakeholder meetings and cross‑functional discussions
• Supporting a safe, compliant and proactive work environment

If you're ready to take your HV expertise into a one-of-a-kind environment, click the APPLY button now for a quick CV review – or call Steph for more information.

Kingdom People is acting within the capacity of a Recruitment Agency for their client.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Control System Engineer