Senior Electrical Engineer

Andersen James Group Ltd; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading EPC company based in the UK is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to manage high voltage electrical projects on utility-scale BESS. This role includes overseeing design management, procurement, and ensuring compliance with UK standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, strong experience within EPC contracts, and the ability to operate as a technical authority. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a fully remote setup with necessary site visits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fully remote with site visits as required

Opportunity to work on high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven track record on utility BESS projects.
• Solid understanding of EPC delivery risks and commercial drivers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the HV electrical design from concept through detailed design.
• Act as EPC technical lead for ICP connections.
• Prepare technical specifications for HV equipment and services.

Skills

Strong experience delivering HV electrical scope within EPC contracts

Hands-on experience working with ICPs and DNOs

Ability to operate as a senior technical authority

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

I am working with a leading EPC who are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the high voltage electrical scope on utility-scale BESS projects delivered under EPC contracts across the UK.

You will act as the EPC’s technical authority for HV systems, overseeing design management, procurement, supplier tendering, and ICP-led grid connections, while supporting construction, commissioning, and energisation. This role is central to ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on programme, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Engineering

• Manage the HV electrical design from concept through detailed design for EPC-delivered BESS projects (typically 132Kv +).
• Review and approve primary and secondary designs
• Manage design interfaces between OEMs, balance-of-plant contractors, ICPs, and civil works.
• Ensure compliance with UK standards and codes (ENA, IEC, BS, G99 / G100, CDM).

ICP & Grid Connections

• Act as EPC technical lead for ICP connections, coordinating with ICPs, DNOs, and National Grid.
• Manage technical inputs to grid applications, connection agreements, and adoption processes.
• Oversee technical compliance through design, construction, testing, and energisation.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Prepare technical specifications and scopes of work for HV equipment and services.
• Lead supplier tendering and technical bid evaluations, supporting commercial negotiations and contract awards.
• Manage suppliers during execution, including technical queries, design reviews, FATs, and delivery schedules.

Construction & Commissioning Support

• Provide technical support during construction, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Resolve site-based design and interface issues in collaboration with construction managers and subcontractors.
• Support commissioning, protection testing, and energisation activities through to handover.

Project & Team Support

• Support project managers with technical risk management, programme input, and cost control.
• Contribute to lessons learned and standardisation of EPC HV designs.

Required Experience & Skills

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong experience delivering HV electrical scope within EPC contracts for utility-scale energy or infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record on utility BESS projects.
• Hands‑on experience working with ICPs, DNOs, and grid connection processes in the UK.
• Solid understanding of EPC delivery risks, interfaces, and commercial drivers.
• Ability to operate as a senior technical authority across multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards chartership is desirable.

What We Offer

• Key senior role within a growing UK EPC delivering utility‑scale BESS.
• High level of technical ownership across full project lifecycle.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and fully remote role with site visits when required
• Opportunity to work on complex, high‑profile grid‑connected energy infrastructure.

To apply for the role please submit your most up to date cv today, interview to take place in January via Teams