Lead Electrical Engineer

JN Bentley; Coylton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training and development

Clear career progression pathways

Flexible benefits

Job summary

JN Bentley is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical scope across BESS and related grid projects in the UK. You will plan, install, test, and commission electrical systems, coordinating with mechanical, civil, and process engineers to ensure safety and quality, while overseeing subcontractors and producing commissioning documentation.

You will have strong knowledge of BS 7671, experience with HV/LV systems, and ability to interpret drawings and specifications.

Qualifications

• CSCS, ECS or JIB certification and UK site safety qualifications.
• HNC or degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience issuing and receiving Electrical Permits.
• Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.
• Previous experience as Electrical Engineer or HV commissioning engineer.
• Proven experience delivering HV and LV electrical installation projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical installation, protection systems, testing and commissioning.
• Experience working within UK construction, infrastructure, industrial or commercial electrical environments.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Good understanding of UK electrical regulations, including BS 7671.

Responsibilities

• Plan, program and coordinate electrical aspects of site work with design and operations teams for planning, installation, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure electrical safety on projects and integrate electrical systems into broader designs.
• Oversee subcontractors, ensure installations meet safety and quality standards, implement testing and review risk and method statements.
• Create commissioning plans, inspection and test plans, acceptance documents, training materials and completion folders.
• Coordinate and chair SIMOPS meetings where appropriate.
• Attend and contribute to Daily Briefings.
• Compile ITP/ITR and test records and completion folders.
• Create RAMS and review them.
• Supervise LV, MV, HV on site.
• Prepare reports and documentation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

HV commissioning

Electrical installation

BS 7671 knowledge

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Driving licence

Education

HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RAMS creation

Job description

Driven by the emerging market for renewable energy, network upgrades and grid fluctuation management, the support in delivering Battery Energy Storage Schemes (BESS) marks an important diversification into a new market for JN Bentley. Working within our specialist capabilities in civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering, we are leading the delivery of a number of new schemes across the country. This is a key time for us as we continue to grow in this exciting sector and look to expand our experienced team and deliver more BESS projects.

The Role Of a Senior Electrical Engineer Includes

• Planning, programming and coordinating the electrical aspects of project site work, working with design and operational teams to support the planning, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of projects
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical, civil, and process engineers, to be responsible for electrical safety on projects and electrical systems into broader project designs
• Duties will include overseeing subcontractors, ensuring installations meet both safety and quality standards, implementing testing, reviewing technical risk and method statements, and implementing electrical safety
• Creating commissioning plans, inspection and test plans, acceptance documents, training materials, and completion documentation
• Coordinating and chairing SIMOPS meetings (where appropriate)
• Attending and feeding into Daily Briefings
• ITP/ITR compilation and creation and compiling test records and completion folders
• RAMS creation and reviewing
• Site Supervision (LV, MV, HV)
• Reporting
• Acting as CP (where required)
• Undertaking FAT, SAT and witness testing where required
• Preparing work packs for Electrical Sub-Contractors
• Coordinating and managing Commissioning activities
• Assistance with temporary works (generators, temp supplies, etc.)

What You’ll Need

• CSCS, ECS or JIB (relevant ECS certification and UK site safety qualifications)
• HNC / Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience of working to electrical procedures, including issuing and receiving Electrical Permits
• Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region
• Previous experience as an Electrical Engineer or HV Commissioning Engineer
• Proven experience delivering HV and LV electrical installation projects
• Strong knowledge of electrical installation, protection systems, testing and commissioning
• Experience working within UK construction, infrastructure, industrial or commercial electrical environments
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics and specifications
• Good understanding of UK electrical regulations, including BS 7671

Beneficial Skills

• Demonstrable experience in the application of complete MV/HV protection systems from previous roles and projects, ideally extending from 11kV to 275kV and/or 400kV electrical projects
• A working understanding of industry MV, HV and EHV substation installation standards and specifications, including a demonstrable working understanding of TO / DNO specifications
• Experience of working with AIS and GIS systems
• Experience of Primary and Secondary Injection tests
• Sub Station “Person” status
• Competent Person status
• SMSTS/SSSTS

Join one of the UK's leading integrated design and build organisations and take your career to the next level. You'll play a key role in delivering projects that create lasting environmental and community impact, while building your expertise through a secure, long-term programme of work.

As an employee-owned business, your success is our success. As you grow and develop your career, you'll share in the value you help create, ensuring your contribution is recognised and rewarded for the long term.

We are committed to helping our people thrive, offering an attractive benefits package that includes:

• A highly competitive salary and rewards package.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Clear, tailored career progression pathways.
• Flexible benefits to support your financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing needs.