Power Engineer

BT Security; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company in the UK is seeking a skilled professional to join their specialist security team. The role entails overseeing technical responsibilities and objectives while influencing senior management. Candidates should have strong skills in power systems installations and possess exceptional communication abilities. The position offers a competitive salary, pension contributions, and numerous benefits including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

BT Pension scheme

On-call allowance

22 days annual leave increasing with service

Flexible benefits

World-class training opportunities

Enhanced women’s health support

24/7 private virtual GP appointments

2 weeks paid carer’s leave

Discounted packages

Qualifications

• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to work with stakeholders to capture requirements.
• Good relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Has defined authority and responsibility for technical work.
• Establishes technical objectives and delegates responsibilities.
• Influences organization at senior management level.

Skills

Power system installation – AC & DC power systems

Clerk of Works experience

Knowledge of Transmission Network

Exceptional written and verbal communication

Innovative approach to technical solutions

Job description

Recruiter: Krystle James

Hiring Manager: Darren Black

Career Grade: TM4

Internal Closing Date: 24/09/25

Why this job matters

Security isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind when you think of BT, but when it comes to keeping everyone safely connected, we are the Protectors. We deal with thousands of cyber‑attacks every day, so millions of people can safely go about their daily lives and run their businesses. We deliver vital work at scale, with real breadth and impact. We connect for good.

You'll be joining a specialist security team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, protecting critical national infrastructure and committed to the safety and security of our nation and global communities. Our mission‑focused work is innovative, inspiring and technologically challenging, making every day different and stimulating. We provide the opportunity to work on rare projects, with exciting tools and brilliant people. Everyone has access to unparalleled professional and personal development opportunities and your contribution is always valued.

What you’ll be doing

• Accountable: Has defined authority and responsibility for a significant area of work covering technical responsibilities.
• Accountable: Establishes technical objectives and delegates responsibilities.
• Leadership: Influences a significant part of own organisation and influences customers/suppliers and industry at a senior management level (e.g. around resourcing of delivery teams and technical direction of work).
• Leadership: Directs work resourcing, owns site issues and resolution of problems.
• Leadership: Performs technical coaching and mentoring.

Essential Skills

• Power system installation – AC & DC power systems, UPS, HVAC with current electrical qualifications.
• Clerk of Works experience and history of delivering construction projects and site upgrades.
• Knowledge of Transmission Network and management platforms.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication (including strong technical writing skills), as well as presentation, facilitation, coaching and mentoring skills.
• Innovative approach to technical solutions and service quality.

What we’d like to see on your CV

• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple concurrent projects, perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with stakeholders to clearly capture requirements.
• Good relationship‑management skills with a dedicated and positive attitude.
• Innovative approach to technical solutions and service quality.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• BT Pension scheme – minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%.
• On‑call allowance.
• 22 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service.
• Huge range of flexible benefits (cycle‑to‑work, healthcare, season ticket loan).
• World‑class training and development opportunities.
• From January 2025, equal family leave: 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate – for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
• Enhanced women’s health support: help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues.
• 2 weeks paid carer’s leave.
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
• Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages.
• Access to hundreds of retail discounts including the BT shop.

A Few Points to Note

• Although these roles are listed as full‑time, if you’re a job‑share partnership, work‑reduced hours, or any other flexible work arrangement please still get in touch.
• We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required – please let us know.

Don’t Meet Every Single Requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement on the job description, please apply anyway – you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.

Security is one of the fastest‑growing parts of our global organisation. We are protecting our networks from more than 6,500 cyber attacks each day, investing over £40m in research each year – and in employing nearly 3,000 people, we’re also the largest private cyber employer in the UK. With incredible opportunities to learn, develop and grow your skills, we’ll invest in you, nurture your potential and shape your future – whatever your background or experience.

In today’s world, safe and secure digital connections have never been more vital. You’ll be joining a global company operating at the forefront of the information age: BT employs 90,000 people in 180 countries. With huge scale, we’re capable of achieving great things, striving to be personal, simple, and brilliant for our customers whilst creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed. Play your part. Make a difference. We are the Protectors.