Electrical Engineer

Linear Recruitment; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Professional development

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Linear Recruitment is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for a key role in a growing critical infrastructure business. Based in the North West with a 50/50 office-site split, you will support LV/HV systems from design through to commissioning and work closely with Project Managers and site teams.

You will review drawings and technical documentation, perform site visits, and help ensure works meet safety and standards while contributing to project handover and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer or similar role.
• Experience with LV/HV systems and power infrastructure.
• Knowledge of substations, switchgear, transformers and cabling.
• ECS/CSCS certification and UK driving licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support across electrical infrastructure projects.
• Support LV/HV electrical systems design through to completion.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Carry out site visits, inspections and technical checks.
• Ensure electrical works are delivered safely and to standards.

Job description

Overview:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a growingcritical infrastructure business. The Electrical Engineer will be based from the North West with a 50/50 split between office and site, providing a varied mix of technical engineering and practical project support. Working within a small and growing team and reporting to the Engineering Director, the Electrical Engineer will have the opportunity to play an important role in project delivery while developing their career alongside the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering support across a range of electrical infrastructure projects.
• Support the delivery of LV and HV electrical systems from design through to completion.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Support electrical installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Carry out site visits, inspections and technical checks.
• Provide technical support to project and site teams.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Liaise with clients and external stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Assist with identifying and resolving technical issues and faults.
• Ensure electrical works are delivered safely and in line with relevant standards.
• Support project handover, testing records and completion documentation.
• Contribute to quality, compliance and continuous improvement across engineering activities.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience working as an Electrical Engineer or in a similar electrical engineering role.
• Background within power, utilities, energy, infrastructure or related sectors.
• Experience with LV/HV systems, electrical distribution or power infrastructure.
• Knowledge of equipment such as substations, switchgear, transformers and cabling.
• Comfortable working across both office and live site environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical drawings, specifications and technical standards.
• Relevant electrical engineering qualifications or industry training.
• HV/LV authorisations, AP/SAP or similar would be advantageous.
• ECS/CSCS certification and a full UK driving licence are desirable.

Benefits:

• Car allowance and wider company benefits.
• Opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of infrastructure projects.
• Professional development and ongoing training.
• Long-term career progression as the business continues to expand.