Project Service Engineer

Astute People; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power protection solutions provider is seeking a Project Service Engineer for the South of England. The ideal candidate will have field service experience in UPS and electrical engineering. This role offers a competitive salary with benefits including a fully expensed vehicle, private healthcare, and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Fully expensed hybrid company car

Private healthcare scheme

Discretionary bonus

23 days' holiday + bank holidays

Full training on UPS technology

Qualifications

• Previous experience in UPS, switchgear, IPS, SCADA, or related sectors.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Competence with electrical tools.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and test UPS systems.
• Carry out repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Manage Single Phase UPS projects and technical sign off.
• Prepare site-specific risk assessments and method statements.

Skills

Field service experience in UPS

Technical knowledge in electrical engineering

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer-focused

Education

Qualified Electrician/Electrical Engineer (Level 3/4 or above)

Tools

Electrical measuring equipment

Job description

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading power protection solutions provider, known for its commitment to technical excellence and professional development, to recruit a Project Service Engineer to cover the South of England.

This strategically important Project Service Engineer role comes with a competitive salary of up £(phone number removed), overtime, company vehicle, private healthcare, pension, and excellent holiday entitlement.

If you're a Senior UPS Field Service Engineer looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity, customer satisfaction, and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Install, commission, and test single and three-phase UPS systems.
• Carry out workshop and field repairs, preventative maintenance, and battery inspections/testing.
• Complete site surveys and prepare clear reports for sales and project teams.
• Produce and follow site‑specific risk assessments and method statements.
• Manage, plan and take ownership of Single Phase UPS projects, including technical sign off, RAMS, product preparation, deliveries, site install, sub‑contractor labour and commissioning.
• Support the project team with technical RAMS and technical sign off.
• Carry Out Project Site Surveys for New and Replacement UPS projects as required.

Professional Qualifications

• Previous field service experience in UPS, switchgear, IPS, SCADA, or related power/electrical sectors.
• Qualified Electrician/Electrical Engineer (Level 3/4 or above – HNC, HND, NVQ preferred).
• Strong technical knowledge and problem‑solving skills in electrical/electronic engineering.
• Competence with electrical measuring equipment and tools.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Personal Skills

• Highly customer‑focused, with strong communication skills.
• Commercially aware and able to recognise opportunities.
• Willing to travel and stay away from home (typically one week per month).
• Honest, reliable, and able to work with integrity.
• A strong team player who shares knowledge and supports colleagues.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive base salary + overtime.
• Fully expensed hybrid company car or van.
• Private pension scheme with generous company contribution.
• Private healthcare scheme.
• Discretionary bonus (linked to performance).
• 23 days' holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown.
• Full training on the latest UPS technology.
• On‑call and working‑away allowances.
• Company laptop and mobile phone.

Equal Opportunity

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.