HV Engineer

Deploy Recruitment Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a High Voltage Engineer - Project Lead in Newcastle upon Tyne. The successful candidate will manage HV distribution projects from concept through to completion, leading design and overseeing on-site construction. Electrical Engineering qualifications and experience in high voltage sectors are essential. This full-time opportunity offers a chance for career development in the power engineering sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in HV, T&D, or power distribution sectors.
• Preferably worked as Project Engineer, Project Manager, or Design Engineer.
• Strong transferable project management skills.
• Driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage HV distribution projects from concept to completion.
• Lead the design phase and oversee on‑site construction works.
• Coordinate new connections, network extensions, and reinforcements.

Skills

Project management

High voltage experience

Electrical Engineering

Driving licence

Education

Qualifications in Electrical Engineering

Job description

High Voltage Engineer - Project Lead

Exciting opportunities available for Electrical Engineers with high voltage (HV) experience to work for an organisation that distributes, delivers and maintains electricity supplies across the North East, Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire.

The role is to manage HV distribution projects at various voltage levels, including 11kV and 132kV, and could involve new connections, network extensions, reinforcements or major substation schemes. Responsible for projects from concept to completion, the HV Engineer will lead the design phase and oversee on‑site construction and installation works.

Deploy Recruitment Group provided pay range

This range is provided by Deploy Recruitment Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Manage HV distribution projects from concept to completion.
• Lead the design phase and oversee on‑site construction and installation works.
• Coordinate new connections, network extensions, reinforcements, or major substation schemes.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in HV, T&D, power distribution or new connections sectors, preferably as a Project Engineer, Project Manager, Field Engineer or Design Engineer.
• Strong transferable project management skills.
• Driving licence.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Industries

Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution and Engineering Services

This is an excellent opportunity for career development in the power engineering sector - apply to Andrew Snelgrove at Deploy.