HV Engineer

Tozer Group; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance / Company Car

10% annual bonus

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Mileage expenses

Tools & PPE

Ongoing training and development

On-call rota with additional pay

Job summary

Tozer Group is seeking an experienced HV Engineer (HV AP) to support safe operation and ongoing maintenance of high voltage assets across renewable energy sites. The role is predominantly home and field-based with UK-wide travel and occasional office attendance.

You will manage HV works, coordinate contractors, approve RAMS and switching schedules, and mentor other HV engineers while ensuring compliance and safety.

Qualifications

• HV AP qualification is essential.
• Experience on HV networks and switching operations.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety rules and safe systems of work.
• Ability to manage contractors, stakeholders, and HV projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage HV remedial works, faults, maintenance activities and project delivery across renewable energy assets.
• Act as an HV Authorised Person for HV and LV networks.
• Approve RAMS, switching schedules and permits, ensuring safe systems of work.
• Coordinate HV contractors, audits, quality checks and compliance.
• Provide guidance to HV engineers and authorised personnel.

Skills

HV AP qualification

HV networks experience

Electrical safety rules

Contractor management

Stakeholder management

Education

HNC/HND Electrical Engineering or relevant electrical qualifications

Job description

Salary: Up to £60,000 + On-Call Allowance + Bonus

Location: UK Wide Travel – Hybrid (Home / Field / Office)

HV Engineer (HV AP)

The Role

We are looking for an experienced HV Engineer (HV AP) to join our Operations & Maintenance team, supporting the safe operation, maintenance, and improvement of high voltage assets across the UK.

You will manage HV works, coordinate contractors, support switching operations, and ensure all activities are completed safely and efficiently across a portfolio of renewable energy sites.

This is a predominantly home and field-based role, requiring UK-wide travel with occasional office attendance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage HV remedial works, faults, maintenance activities, and project delivery across renewable energy assets.
• Act as an HV Authorised Person for HV and LV networks.
• Approve RAMS, switching schedules, permits, and ensure safe systems of work are followed.
• Coordinate HV contractors, audits, quality checks, and compliance activities.
• Support and mentor HV engineers and authorised personnel.
• Provide technical support to clients, engineers, and internal teams.

Essential Requirements

• HV Authorised Person (HV AP) qualification with strong HV operational experience.
• Experience working on HV networks, switching operations, or electrical infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety rules and safe systems of work.
• Ability to manage contractors, stakeholders, and HV projects.

Desirable

• HVAP experience.
• Renewable energy, utilities, DNO, or power generation background.
• HNC/HND Electrical Engineering or relevant electrical qualifications.
• IOSH, NEBOSH, SSSTS, or SMSTS.

Benefits

• Up to £60,000 basic salary
• Car allowance / Company Car
• 10% annual bonus
• Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Strong progression opportunities
• Flexi-benefits
• Mileage expenses
• Tools & PPE
• Ongoing training and development
• On-call rota with additional pay

Join a growing renewable energy team and play a key role in delivering safe, reliable HV operations across the UK