Field engineer

Highview Power; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy storage company in Manchester is seeking a Field Engineer for a 24-month contract. The role involves providing on-site engineering support, conducting site inspections, and ensuring project designs are properly implemented. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, proven experience in the field, and strong problem-solving and communication skills. This position also offers a competitive salary and benefits, such as medical insurance and 25 days paid leave.

Benefits

Private Medical and Dental Insurance

Financial Wellbeing Support Platform

Annual salary review

25 days of paid annual leave

Pension scheme enrolment

Season ticket loan

Opportunities for Learning and Development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Field Engineer, preferably in renewable energy or large-scale infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site engineering support ensuring proper implementation of project designs.
• Monitor technical audits to ensure compliance with project technical requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and quality control checks to ensure compliance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil)

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Field Engineer to join their team on a 24-month contract basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing on-site engineering support, ensuring the proper implementation of project designs and addressing any technical issues that may arise during construction.

How you will make an impact:

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site engineering support, ensuring the proper implementation of project designs and specifications
• Monitor and perform technical audits, in progress inspections, to ensure that project technical requirements are being met. Resolve all the technical queries.
• Collaborate with construction supervisors, project managers, and other team members to address technical issues and ensure the successful integration of energy storage technologies
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and other project documentation, providing guidance to construction personnel as needed and ensure that Contractors are executing their scope to the latest revision of drawings/ specifications
• Facilitate Construction team by providing clarification to engineering documents issued for construction.
• Conduct site inspections, quality control checks, and testing to ensure compliance with project requirements and regulatory standards
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of field engineering activities, including progress reports, as-built documentation, and quality control records
• Provide technical clarifications to vendor representatives during their assignments on the jobsite
• Answering/Issuing Request for Information (RFI) and Technical Queries (TQs), issuing Field Change Request (FCR), as needed
• Support in compiling technical details for any back charges as appropriate if Contractors or Vendors execute their works in error
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations and best practices

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, preferably in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil disciplines
• Proven experience as a Field Engineer, preferably within the renewable energy or large-scale infrastructure sector
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, methodologies, and regulatory requirements
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to the evolving needs of the renewable energy industry

Company Overview

Highview are a growing global organisation who are leading the way towards a cleaner, more efficient, and secure energy future. We are built to become a world leader in smarter long duration energy storage, enabling nations, regions, cities, and corporations to achieve net zero. We know our employees are the key to our success and we are committed to creating a positive, inspiring, and inclusive working environment where you will play a vital part in driving change and helping to achieve the global ambition of becoming net zero.

Benefits

• Private Medical and Dental Insurance
• Financial Wellbeing Support Platform, including hunting down lost pensions, access to Independent Financial Advisors, and retail discounts.
• Attractive salary package
• Annual salary review at management's discretion
• 25 days of paid annual leave
• Automatic enrolment in the pension scheme after 3 months of service, with the option for salary sacrifice
• Season ticket loan available
• Opportunities for Learning and Development