Graphics and Database Engineer

Vital Energi; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy provider in the UK is looking for a Database Administrator to assist in preparing graphics for Human-Machine Interfaces. The role is hybrid, requiring knowledge of SQL databases and experience in MySQL. Key responsibilities include developing graphics pages, diagnosing errors, and supporting data requests. Candidates should have 3 A Levels and demonstrate database principles, with benefits including a competitive salary and pension scheme.

Benefits

Salary negotiable DOE

Contributory company pension scheme

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Onsite gym/wellbeing centre

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience with database principles and data handling.
• CSCS/ECS skills card required for site work as soon as feasible.
• Engagement with professional development process.

Responsibilities

• Develop front-end and touchscreen graphics pages.
• Diagnose errors between reporting and hardware.
• Recreate lost/damaged CSV files and support data transmission.
• Provide support for modelling consultants and external clients.
• Implement server applications and manage SQL/MySQL databases.

Skills

SQL databases

MySQL

Database administration

Information technology proficiency

Fault-finding

Education

3 A Levels grade C and above

8 GCSEs grade C and above

Job description

The role will include assisting in the preparation and maintenance of graphics for Human‑Machine Interfaces, as well as the databases behind the graphics and automated reporting. This is a hybrid role, with time spent working from home, on sites and in our offices. A thorough understanding of SQL databases is essential, ideally with experience of MySQL/SQL databases in a database administrator role.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the ECS Software and Graphics Engineer and wider team to develop front‑end and touchscreen graphics pages in Aveva and PLC software packages.
• Understand the fundamentals of fault‑finding to data communication and diagnose errors between reporting and hardware.
• Fault‑find and recreate lost/damaged CSV files and script new CSV files in support of data transmission.
• Support the wider company with data requests, providing support for modelling consultants and external clients.
• Develop an understanding of PLC alarm handling and communication of key data.
• Demonstrate safe working at all times and adhere to all RAMS and site working practices.
• Complete weekly timesheets, mileage & expense returns so costs are allocated to the correct contracts.
• Communicate effectively through written reporting, Teams meetings and on‑site meetings with the team and wider company.
• Configure and implement server applications.
• Knowledge of SQL/MySQL server administration in a DBA role.
• Knowledge of Windows domains, DNS and VPN concepts.
• Experience in MySQL database administration and replication techniques.
• Experience with database migration projects and understanding of migration challenges.

Skills & Education

• 3 A Levels grade C and above, preferably including maths, technology or electronics.
• 8 GCSEs grade C and above.
• Demonstrable experience with database principles and data handling.
• CSCS/ECS skills card required for site work as soon as feasible.
• Engagement with the professional development process and setting of challenging goals for continuous learning.
• High level of proficiency in information technology.

Vital Energi is a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We support hospitals, universities, new builds, towns and cities, as well as industrial and commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings. We work on ground‑breaking projects across the UK supporting the UK’s Net Zero targets, such as the recently announced £1 billion low‑carbon infrastructure project for Westminster. With plans to double headcount and expand into new markets, there is no better time to join the family here at Vital Energi.

Benefits

• Salary negotiable DOE
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Non‑contributory death‑in‑service insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Additional holidays awarded in line with length of service
• Option to purchase/sell additional holidays
• Onsite gym/wellbeing centre at our Blackburn Head Office
• Discounted gym membership across the UK
• EV charging points where possible