Electrical Engineer - Power Networks

VanRath; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Hybrid working

Pension scheme - up to 14% employer

Life assurance

Discounts & wellbeing platform

Free car parking

Canteen

Personal development budget

Job summary

VanRath seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead HV/LV infrastructure development in Belfast. You will manage major capital projects, ensure compliance, and drive energy efficiency across a large estate.

The role requires Chartered status, a Electrical Engineering degree, and 5+ years delivering infrastructure projects. Hybrid working is offered along with enhanced leave, pension contributions and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status.
• Minimum 5 years' experience delivering engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of project and asset management processes.
• Experience with procurement, tender documentation and contract conditions.
• Valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of HV and LV electrical infrastructure for capital projects.
• Provide technical engineering expertise across electrical infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain electrical capacity and models.
• Manage electrical and M&E projects from design to handover.
• Prepare technical specifications, tender docs and procurement.
• Manage electricity metering network supporting energy management.
• Identify energy efficiency and cost reduction opportunities.
• Ensure electrical safety and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors and stakeholders.
• Support capital budget development and delivery within financial parameters.

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer

5+ years experience

Project and asset management

Procurement & tender documentation

Driving licence

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical Engineer - Power Networks

Location: Belfast Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

VANRATH are recruiting for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a major infrastructure organisation in Belfast.

This is an exciting opportunity to take a lead role in the development and management of HV and LV electrical infrastructure, supporting major capital projects, asset management and energy efficiency initiatives across a large and complex estate.

The Role

• Lead the development of HV and LV electrical infrastructure in line with long-term strategic plans.
• Provide technical engineering expertise across electrical infrastructure and major capital projects.
• Develop and maintain electrical power capacity and capability models to support future development.
• Lead electrical and M&E projects from design and procurement through to construction, commissioning and handover.
• Support the preparation of technical specifications, tender documentation and procurement activities.
• Manage and develop the organisation's electricity metering network, supporting energy management and commercial objectives.
• Identify and deliver opportunities for energy efficiency and cost reduction.
• Ensure electrical safety, legislative compliance and engineering standards are maintained across all projects.
• Work closely with internal teams, contractors, consultants and other key stakeholders.
• Support the development of capital budgets and ensure projects are delivered within agreed financial parameters.

About You

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status.
• Minimum 5 years' experience delivering engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of project and asset management processes.
• Experience with procurement, tender documentation and Conditions of Contract.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of how technical decisions impact business performance.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and provide technical leadership.
• Full driving licence.

Experience within port, estate or large-scale infrastructure environments would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• £60,000 - £65,000 salary
• Enhanced annual leave
• Flexible & hybrid working
• Modern family-friendly policies
• Generous pension scheme - up to 14% employer contribution
• Life assurance
• Benefits platform with discounts and wellbeing support
• Free car parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Personal development budget