Lightning Protection Lead Engineer

Omega Red Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-Friendly Leave

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 Virtual GP access

Cycle to Work Scheme

Premier Benefits discounts

Hands-on training

Inclusion networks

Annual salary review

Job summary

Omega Red Group are seeking a Lightning Protection Test Engineer to inspect, test and certify lightning protection and buried earthing systems across commercial, industrial and construction sites. You will use specialist equipment to assess performance, identify defects and provide recommendations to clients.

This field-based role requires independent work, strong safety focus and excellent client communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in lightning protection or related earthing discipline.
• Working knowledge of relevant lightning protection standards and regulations.
• Field-based engineering, testing or inspection experience.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving.
• Excellent communication and client relations skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Experience in construction or technical environments.
• Experience with specialist testing equipment and digital reporting.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).

Responsibilities

• Carry out survey, installation, testing, inspection, and maintenance of height safety systems.
• Lead on-site projects safely and efficiently.
• Mentor engineers and operatives to develop skills and knowledge.
• Deliver excellent customer service and build client relationships.
• Ensure health and safety compliance through risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Support pre-tender surveys with technical input.
• Produce inspection and testing reports clearly identifying defects.
• Install and commission height safety equipment per standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Field-based engineering

Testing & inspection

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent working

Travel flexibility

Tools

Specialist testing equipment

Job description

Lightning Protection Test Engineer

Salary: £38,000 per annum (DOE) | Company Benefits

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire | Field Based

Contract: Full-Time | Permanent

About Us

Omega Red Group is the recognised UK market leader in earthing, lightning protection, and height safety protection.

Omega Red offers survey, design, installation, testing, maintenance, and repair solutions for earthing, lightning protection, surge protection and height safety. The business is passionate about protecting people, property, electrical equipment and systems, from the damaging effects of lightning strikes, electrical faults and surges.

The Role

As a Lightning Protection Test Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring lightning protection and buried earthing systems remain safe, compliant and fully operational.

Working in a field-based capacity across London and surrounding areas, you will undertake inspections, surveys and testing on a variety of commercial, industrial and construction sites. You'll use specialist equipment to assess system performance, identify defects and provide professional recommendations to clients.

This role is ideal for a technically minded engineer who enjoys working independently, delivering high-quality service and maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

As a Lead Fall Protection Engineer, you will:

• Carry out the survey, installation, testing, inspection, and maintenance of a wide range of height safety systems.
• Lead projects on-site, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
• Mentor and support engineers and operatives, helping to develop technical skills and industry knowledge.
• Deliver excellent customer service and build positive relationships with clients.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation through the effective use of risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work.
• Carry out and support pre-tender surveys, providing technical input and recommendations to the Estimating team.
• Produce accurate inspection and testing reports, clearly identifying defects and recommending remedial actions.
• Install and commission a variety of height safety equipment in accordance with industry standards and manufacturer requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the business and contribute to maintaining operational excellence.

What You’ll Need

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience within lightning protection or a related electrical/earthing discipline.
• Working knowledge of relevant lightning protection standards and regulations.
• Experience in a field-based engineering, testing or inspection role.
• Strong attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively.
• Experience within construction, engineering or other technical environments.
• Confidence using specialist testing equipment and digital reporting systems.
• Flexible approach to travel and site-based work.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).

What You'll Get

• Family-Friendly Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days
• Financial & Life Assurance: Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options
• Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents
• Lifestyle & Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers
• Professional Development: Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Inclusion & Belonging: Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group and more
• Performance & Recognition: Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.

At South Staffordshire Group, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities.

We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.