Project Engineer - Critical Power

Aggreko; Sutton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Critical Power Team in the UK. This role involves designing and delivering critical power solutions for clients in Data Centres and Utilities. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in critical power systems, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including development opportunities and paid volunteering time.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Generous holiday entitlement

Focus on continued personal development

Paid time off for volunteering

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in critical power systems for Data Centres and/or Utilities.
• Ability to logically fault-find, diagnose, and recommend solutions.
• Willingness to travel and participate in an on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of critical power solutions.
• Attend customer sites to scope requirements and provide support.
• Oversee system integration of generators and UPS systems.

Skills

Critical power systems knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Fault-finding and diagnosis

Commitment to QHSE standards

Ability to engage technical/non-technical stakeholders

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Apprenticeship

Job description

We're the global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive. We work as a team and we’re proud of the difference we make to customers, to local communities, and towards a sustainable future for the world.

We’re looking for a Project Engineer to join our Critical Power Team.

The Project Team’s covers UK and Ireland as such there will be a frequent requirement to travel and stay away from home.

What you’ll do:

• Technical Project Delivery: Lead the design, specification, and implementation of temporary and permanent critical power solutions for Data Centres and Utilities clients, ensuring robust uptime and compliance with industry standards.
• Customer Engagement: Attend customer sites to scope requirements, provide technical support, and deliver solutions that meet the demanding needs of mission-critical environments.
• System Integration & Commissioning: Oversee the integration of generators, UPS systems, switchgear, and load banks. Manage commissioning and testing for critical power projects.
• Risk & Compliance Management: Prepare and review method statements, risk assessments, and ensure all work aligns with QHSE and safety standards.
• Technical Support & Troubleshooting: Provide advanced technical support to Aggreko Service Engineers and customers, including complex fault-finding, root cause analysis, and rapid response to critical incidents.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive improvements in service delivery, reliability, and efficiency of Aggreko’s critical power products and solutions.
• Documentation & Reporting: Produce detailed technical documentation, project reports, and maintain accurate records for compliance and customer assurance.
• On-Call Support: Participate in a technical on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support for critical power issues.

You’ll have the following skills and experience:

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering (Degree preferred), or other relevant technical discipline.
• Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Proven experience in critical power systems for Data Centres and/or Utilities (e.g., generator paralleling, UPS, switchgear, load banks).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to logically fault-find, diagnose, and recommend solutions in high-pressure, uptime-sensitive environments.
• Commitment to QHSE and continuous improvement.
• Full UK driving licence. Willingness to travel and participate in an on-call rota.

Why Aggreko? Here are some of the perks and rewards.

• A competitive salary and benefits package (including but not limited to pension plan, bonus scheme, and Life Assurance)
• Generous holiday entitlement, with option to ‘buy’ or ‘sell'
• A focus on continued personal development
• Paid time off work for volunteering in the community
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which helps promote and support a healthy lifestyle

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Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.