Lead Electrical Engineer - BESS & Grid Upgrades

JN Bentley; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Career progression

Flexible benefits

Job summary

JN Bentley is recruiting a Lead Electrical Engineer to deliver detailed design and build projects within the fast-growing Battery Energy Storage Schemes sector. You will work with site management, design teams and subcontractors to deliver safe, compliant electrical systems and high-quality installations.

You will plan, coordinate and supervise electrical activities, create commissioning documents, RAMS and testing records, and support temporary works and commissioning across LV, MV and HV

Qualifications

• CSCS, ECS or JIB certification and UK site safety qualifications.
• HNC or Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with electrical procedures, permits and safety regimes.
• Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication with team members and stakeholders.
• Driver's license and willingness to travel across the region.
• Experience as Electrical Engineer or HV commissioning engineer.
• Proven HV/LV installation project experience.
• Knowledge of electrical installation, protection, testing and commissioning.
• Experience in UK construction, infra, industrial or commercial settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan, programme and coordinate electrical work across site teams and design groups.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers to ensure safety and integration.
• Oversee subcontractors and ensure safety and quality standards.
• Create commissioning plans, test records and completion folders.
• Chair SIMOPS meetings and participate in daily briefs.
• Prepare RAMS and ITP/ITR documents and testing activities.
• Supervise LV, MV and HV activities on sites.
• Assist with temporary works and commissioning of systems.

Skills

CSCS

ECS

JIB

Electrical design

HV commissioning

Electrical drawings

BS 7671

Education

HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

JN Bentley is recruiting a Lead Electrical Engineer to deliver detailed design and build projects within the fast-growing Battery Energy Storage Schemes sector. You will work with site management, design teams and subcontractors to deliver safe, compliant electrical systems and high-quality installations.

You will plan, coordinate and supervise electrical activities, create commissioning documents, RAMS and testing records, and support temporary works and commissioning across LV, MV and HV