Electrical Engineer for HV/LV Grid & BESS Projects

JN Bentley; Coylton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Career progression

Flexible benefits

Job summary

JN Bentley is delivering Battery Energy Storage Schemes (BESS) across the UK. The Electrical Engineer will design, coordinate and oversee electrical works with the project team, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery.

You will gain hands-on experience across all stages of project delivery, working with site management, design teams and subcontractors on high‑voltage and low‑voltage installations and testing.

Qualifications

• CSCS, ECS or JIB certification and UK site safety qualifications.
• HNC or Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with electrical procedures and permits.
• Excellent organisation and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication with team and stakeholders.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region.
• Previous experience as an Electrical Engineer or HV Commissioning Engineer.
• Proven experience delivering HV and LV electrical installation projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical installation, protection systems, testing and commissioning.
• Experience working within UK construction, infrastructure, industrial or commercial electrical environments.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Good understanding of UK electrical regulations, including BS 7671.

Responsibilities

• Plan, programme and coordinate electrical aspects of project site work across planning, installation, testing and handover.
• Oversee subcontractors and ensure installations meet safety and quality standards.
• Create commissioning plans, inspection and test plans, and completion documentation.
• Coordinate SIMOPS meetings and contribute to daily briefings.
• Compile ITP/ITR and test records; manage RAMS creation and review.
• Supervise LV, MV and HV electrical activities on site.

Skills

Electrical safety

Problem solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

HNC / Degree in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

Test equipment

RAMS creation

FAT/SAT testing

Job description

JN Bentley is delivering Battery Energy Storage Schemes (BESS) across the UK. The Electrical Engineer will design, coordinate and oversee electrical works with the project team, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery.

You will gain hands-on experience across all stages of project delivery, working with site management, design teams and subcontractors on high‑voltage and low‑voltage installations and testing.