Lead Engineer

Brightsmith; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightsmith are partnering with an innovative UK energy infrastructure company to appoint a technical leader responsible for two energy centres in Central Scotland. The role focuses on safe, reliable operation and shaping the technical function as the portfolio expands.

You will own maintenance and inspections, oversee CHP engines, boilers and heat pumps, and lead a growing technical team while coordinating with customers and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in CHP, power generation or distributed energy sectors.
• Experience in district heating or utilities with hands-on engineering background.
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work, risk assessment and permit-to-work procedures.
• Familiarity with PSSR, LO-LER, electrical inspection/testing and L8 water hygiene.
• Experience managing contractors and specialist technical suppliers.
• Familiarity with monitoring/control systems like SCADA/EMS or BMS.
• Strong problem-solving and incident management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the safe, reliable and efficient operation of two energy centres.
• Lead the transition of one site from outsourced O&M to in-house operation.
• Oversee CHP engines, gas boilers, heat pumps, pumps, heat exchangers and related plant.
• Manage specialist subcontractors, OEMs and mechanical/electrical contractors.
• Own planned maintenance schedules, statutory inspections and site records.
• Act as the technical interface with customers, site hosts and senior leadership.
• Support technical due diligence and integration of newly acquired assets.
• Help establish operating standards and grow the technical team as the business expands.

Skills

CHP experience

Power generation

Distributed energy

District heating

Gas engines

O&M leadership

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Tools

SCADA/EMS

BMS

Job description

Brightsmith are partnering with an innovative UK energy infrastructure company operating across the distributed energy sector. Following a period of growth and expansion, they are looking to appoint a technical leader to take ownership of two operational energy centres in Central Scotland and help shape the technical function as the business scales.

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe and reliable operation of live energy infrastructure, while taking greater ownership of site operations and supporting the integration of new assets as the portfolio grows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of the safe, reliable and efficient operation of two energy centres.
• Lead the transition of one site from an outsourced O&M model to an in-house operating model.
• Oversee CHP engines, gas boilers, heat pumps, pumps, heat exchangers and associated plant.
• Manage specialist subcontractors, OEMs and mechanical and electrical contractors.
• Own planned maintenance schedules, statutory inspections and site records.
• Act as the key technical interface with customers, site hosts and senior leadership.
• Support technical due diligence and integration of newly acquired energy assets.
• Help establish operating standards and build a larger technical team as the business grows.

Experience Required:

• Proven experience within CHP, power generation, distributed energy, district heating, utilities or process plant environments.
• Strong mechanical or electrical engineering/trade background, ideally with HNC/HND or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience with gas engines, boilers, heat pumps, rotating plant or similar systems.
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work, risk assessment and permit-to-work procedures.
• Familiarity with PSSR, LOLER, electrical inspection/testing and L8 water hygiene.
• Experience managing contractors and specialist technical suppliers.
• Familiarity with BMS, SCADA/EMS or similar monitoring and control systems.
• Strong practical problem-solving and incident management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.