Power Engineer

BT Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in the UK is seeking a security engineering professional to join their specialist team. The role requires significant leadership and technical responsibilities, including managing projects related to power systems and network transmission. Eligible candidates must have lived in the UK for over 10 years and must obtain a security clearance. Competitive salary and extensive benefits are offered, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

BT Pension scheme

On-call allowance

22 days annual leave

Flexible benefits

World-class training and development opportunities

Equal family leave

Enhanced women’s health support

24/7 private virtual GP appointments

Paid carer’s leave

Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes

Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages

Qualifications

• Eligibility to obtain DV (Mod) Clearance and must have lived in the UK for 10+ years.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple concurrent projects.
• Good relationship management skills and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for technical responsibilities and defining objectives.
• Influencing organisation and directing work resourcing.
• Performing technical coaching and mentoring.

Skills

Power system installation (AC & DC power systems, UPS, HVAC)

Clerk of Works experience in construction projects

Knowledge of Transmission Network management platforms

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Innovative approach to technical solutions

Job description

Overview

Security isn’t always the first thing you think of when you think of BT, but we protect everyone’s connectivity by protecting critical national infrastructure and global communities. You will join a specialist security team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, delivering high-impact, technically challenging work with opportunities for professional and personal development. This role is UK-wide with onsite work (5 days field-based/on client site), Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. You will need to be eligible to obtain DV (Mod) Clearance before starting this role and have lived in the UK for 10+ years to be eligible. Internal closing date: 24/09/25.

Why this job matters: Engineering is a large multi-disciplined professional services practice, organized around customer-focused capabilities. Our mantra is Technical Excellence in Engineering, delivering capabilities for customers by recruiting, training and supporting our people.

The purpose of this role is to support the GSS organisation by delivering customer networks, platforms and systems in support of ourselves and special customers.

This job role is UK-wide with onsite work (5 days field based/on client site). You will need to be eligible to obtain DV (Mod) Clearance before starting this role and have lived in the UK for 10+ years to be eligible.

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
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
• World-class training and development opportunities
• From January 2025, equal family leave: 18 weeks full pay, 8 weeks half pay and 26 weeks at statutory rate
• Enhanced women’s health support including menopause help, cancer screenings 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 various retail discounts

Security is a fast-growing part of our global organisation. We protect networks from thousands of cyber-attacks daily and invest in research and people to stay at the forefront of the industry. Play your part. Make a difference. We are the Protectors.

Notes

Although these roles are listed as full-time, flexible working arrangements such as job sharing or reduced hours are welcome. We will offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required.