Electrical Site Engineer (On-Site) for Utility-Scale BESS

Mint Selection

Exeter

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Mint Selection is seeking an Electrical Site Engineer to oversee installation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems for utility-scale energy storage projects across the UK. Based in Exeter, this on-site role requires hands-on site leadership and strict adherence to design specifications, UK electrical standards and HSE requirements.

You will coordinate with subcontractors, OEMs and project teams, review drawings and documentation, perform quality checks and support handover to

Qualifications

Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering (or similar).
Experience delivering utility-scale electrical infrastructure projects, ideally within BESS, renewable energy, or power generation.

Responsibilities

Oversee electrical installation works across utility-scale BESS projects.
Ensure compliance with design specifications, UK electrical standards and HSE requirements.
Support construction, testing, commissioning and energisation activities.
Coordinate with subcontractors, OEMs, DNOs/TOs, and project teams.
Review electrical drawings, technical documentation and inspection records.
Carry out site inspections, quality checks and resolve technical issues.
Assist with project reporting, handover documentation and transition to operations.