Electrical Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a 6-month initial contract in Essex. The role offers hybrid working and a day rate of £500 outside IR35.

You will produce and review electrical drawings, support power infrastructure projects, review schematics, provide site support during installation and commissioning, and ensure compliance with standards. This contract suits engineers with experience in power distribution and substation work.

Qualifications

• Proven electrical engineering experience.
• Experience in power distribution, substations or electrical infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics and specs.
• Knowledge of electrical equipment and power systems.
• Strong technical documentation and problem-solving skills.
• Coordinate with engineering and project delivery teams.
• Good understanding of electrical safety and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review electrical engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Support electrical design and engineering activities across power infrastructure projects
• Review single-line diagrams, schematics and equipment specifications
• Provide technical support during installation, testing and commissioning
• Ensure designs and installations comply with relevant standards and project requirements
• Assist with technical problem-solving and resolving engineering issues
• Liaise with project managers, commissioning engineers and site teams
• Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation
• Support design reviews, inspections and project handover activities

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power distribution

Substations

Electrical drawings

Documentation

Safety standards

Team coordination

Job description

Electrical Engineer

6-month Initial

£500/day - outside IR35

Essex

Hybrid

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce and review electrical engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Support electrical design and engineering activities across power infrastructure projects
• Review single-line diagrams, schematics and equipment specifications
• Provide technical support during installation, testing and commissioning
• Ensure designs and installations comply with relevant standards and project requirements
• Assist with technical problem-solving and resolving engineering issues
• Liaise with project managers, commissioning engineers and site teams
• Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation
• Support design reviews, inspections and project handover activities

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven Electrical Engineering experience
• Experience within power distribution, substations or electrical infrastructure
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical specifications
• Knowledge of electrical equipment and power systems
• Strong technical documentation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to coordinate with engineering and project delivery teams
• Good understanding of electrical safety and relevant industry standards

DESIRABLE:

• HV/MV substation experience
• Experience with 11kV, 33kV or 132kV systems
• Experience with protection and control systems
• Renewable energy, BESS or grid connection experience