Electrical Site Engineer

Mint Selection; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Electrical Site Engineer for a 6-month contract on a utility-scale BESS project in North West England. The position involves coordinating electrical installation works, ensuring compliance with specifications, and assisting with testing and commissioning. Ideal candidates should have substantial experience in electrical site engineering relevant to battery energy storage or power projects, along with a strong understanding of UK installation standards. The role is site-based, demanding independence and coordination with contractors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Site Engineer on battery energy storage or power projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK electrical installation standards.
• Experience on live construction sites is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide site-based electrical engineering support for a BESS project.
• Coordinate various electrical installation works at the site.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and project timelines.
• Assist with testing, commissioning, and project handover activities.

Skills

Electrical engineering support

Coordination of electrical installation

Understanding of UK electrical standards

Ability to work independently

Job description

Electrical Site Engineer - BESS

Contract: 6 months

Location: North West England (site-based)

Sector: Battery Energy Storage / Power Infrastructure

Mint Selection is supporting a battery energy storage project in the North West of England and is seeking an Electrical Site Engineer to support site delivery during the construction phase.

Responsibilities

• Site-based electrical engineering support on a utility-scale BESS project
• Coordinate electrical installation works including HV/LV, PCS, transformers and cabling
• Liaise with electrical contractors, OEMs and the client team
• Ensure works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications and programme
• Support testing, commissioning and handover activities
• Maintain high standards of H&S and quality on site

Experience Required

• Previous experience working as an Electrical Site Engineer on BESS, substations or power projects
• Strong understanding of UK electrical installation standards
• Experience working on live construction sites
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple contractors

If this role is of interest, please click Apply and attach your updated CV. I will then be in touch to discuss further