HV Electrical Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a HV Electrical Engineer for a hybrid role based in Birmingham. This position involves supporting substation and transmission construction projects, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and fostering a culture of quality across teams. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of relevant experience and a degree in engineering. Competitive pay at £375 per day, along with flexible hours and travel expenses covered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a construction environment.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor compliance with Quality Policies and IMS.
• Champion a culture of quality across engineering teams.
• Develop and review project quality plans and procedures.
• Advise management on effective quality assurance.
• Collect and analyze quality KPIs to ensure targets are met.
• Undertake site audits and inspections.

Skills

Knowledge of electricity in construction

Good understanding of data analysis

Strong organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

BSc, Diploma, or equivalent in a related engineering discipline

Job description

HV Electrical Engineer – Electrical & Construction (Hybrid Role)

About the Role: NRL are looking for a HV Electrical Engineer to join our clients teams, supporting high-profile substation and transmission construction projects. This hybrid role is centred around our clients Birmingham head office, with travel to project sites across the UK. The role will focus on quality planning, control, inspection, and audit, ensuring compliance with client regulations while helping embed a culture of quality across the business. You will play a key role in implementing our clients Integrated Management System (IMS) and driving continual improvement in project delivery.

12-month rolling contract (likely extension)
£375 per day (LTD, PAYE)
Hybrid role: Working from our clients Birmingham office 2/3 days per week with site travel as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor compliance with company Quality Policies and IMS on projects and sites
• Champion a culture of quality and compliance across engineering and delivery teams
• Develop and review project quality plans, inspection & test plans, and procedures
• Advise project/site management on effective quality assurance and control
• Collect and analyse quality KPIs, ensuring delivery against client and business targets
• Undertake site audits, inspections, and advisory visits; monitor and close out resulting actions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and external stakeholders
• Identify and promote best practice, feeding lessons learned back into the business

Essential Requirements

• BSc, Diploma, or equivalent in a related engineering discipline
• 5+ years’ experience in a construction environment

Strongly

• Knowledge of electricity in construction (cabling, transmission, substations)
• Good understanding of data analysis and risk assessment
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Desirable

• Chartered or working towards chartership with a relevant institution
• Grid Person Training
• SSEN Cat 1c Training

Contract & Working Pattern

• 40 hours per week (with flexibility for project needs)
• Must be able to arrange own travel and accommodation if required (expenses will be paid for site travel only)

If you would like any further information prior to applying, please contact Jack Bonnick at NRL on [e-mail]

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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