Installation Engineer

Vantage Consulting; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Consulting is seeking a Switchgear Installation Engineer for UK field-based roles. You will install, commission, and maintain LV/MV switchgear across industrial, commercial, or utility projects on-site. The role requires reading drawings, fault-finding, and liaising with project managers and clients.

Travel to sites and overnight stays will be required as part of project delivery. You will ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and IEC/BS EN standards, and complete

Qualifications

• Experience installing and commissioning LV/MV switchgear.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of IEC BS EN standards and safety regulations.
• Willing to travel to customer sites, including overnight stays.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, and commission LV/MV switchgear on-site.
• Carry out wiring, cabling, and terminations per drawings.
• Perform functional testing, inspections, and fault-finding.
• Complete installation documentation and handover records.
• Travel to customer sites as required, including overnight stays.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, and other trades.
• Support maintenance, upgrades, and retrofit projects.

Skills

LV/MV switchgear installation

Electrical distribution systems

Reading electrical drawings

Busbar systems & protection relays

Fault-finding & diagnostics

Communication & teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering

18th Edition BS7671

ECS/CSCS card

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Switchgear Installation Engineer UK Field based

We are seeking a skilled Installation Engineer with proven experience in switchgear systems to support the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical distribution equipment. The role involves working on-site across industrial, commercial, or utility projects, ensuring installations are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, and commission low voltage (LV) and/or medium voltage (MV) switchgear systems
• Carry out on-site wiring, cabling, and terminations in line with technical drawings and schematics
• Interpret electrical schematics, GA drawings, and wiring diagrams
• Perform functional testing, inspections, and fault-finding on installed equipment
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and company procedures
• Liaise with project managers, clients, and other trades on-site
• Complete installation documentation, test reports, and handover records
• Support maintenance, upgrades, and retrofit projects where required
• Travel to customer sites as needed (including occasional overnight stays)

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience installing and commissioning LV/MV switchgear
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Experience with busbar systems, protection relays, and control wiring
• Knowledge of relevant standards (e.g., IEC, BS EN)
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Good communication and teamwork abilities

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) preferred
• ECS/CSCS card (or equivalent site certification)
• Full UK driving licence