Project Engineer

Astute Technical Recruitment; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy recruitment agency is looking for a Project Engineer to join a solar plant security business. This role is field-based across the UK, focusing on electrical installations and groundworks. Candidates should be hands-on engineers eager to develop their skills in an innovative environment. The position offers a negotiable salary depending on experience, opportunities for personal development, and the chance to work in a values-led team.

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Experience with electrical wiring and installation.
• Capacity to carry out groundworks and small excavations.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team on renewable energy sites.
• Install and commission electrical components and systems.
• Mount electrical boxes and perform small excavations.

Skills

Hands-on engineering skills

Electrical wiring

Groundworks

Installation of camera systems

Job description

Astute's Renewables team exclusively retained with a progressive solar plant security business. Together, we're looking to recruit a Project Engineer to join the specialist renewable energy team. Whilst the office is in Northampton, this role will primarily be field based throughout the UK.

The Project Engineer role offers a negotiable salary depending on experience along with the opportunity to work in a collaborative, values‑led environment focused on innovation, growth, and development.

If you're a hands‑on engineer looking for a role where you can take ownership, develop your skills, and grow your career, this is an exciting opportunity. You'll join an innovative company in the renewables sector that values personal development, offers training opportunities, and supports ambitious engineers to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Project Engineer Role

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will:

• Working outdoors in all weather conditions (work is rarely cancelled due to weather)
• Carrying out groundworks, including small excavations and pole installations
• Mounting electrical boxes and dry‑fitting electrical components
• Performing electrical wiring, splicing, and working with Cat 6 / Cat 7 cabling
• Installing and commissioning camera systems, optical/infra‑red cameras, and access control pads
• Conducting walk te...