Senior Electrical Engineer

Spencer Ogden; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy developer based in the UK is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide technical expertise on utility-scale projects. The successful candidate will work on high-voltage electrical systems, ensuring compliance and safety standards are met. Key responsibilities include reviewing electrical designs and supporting grid processes. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience in grid-connected projects, with strong commercial awareness.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience on grid-connected energy or infrastructure projects in the UK.
• Comfortable reviewing detailed engineering work and making independent technical judgments.
• Experience working with contractors, consultants, and equipment suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level technical input across high-voltage electrical systems.
• Support grid connection processes including technical submissions and compliance assessments.
• Review and challenge electrical designs and technical documentation.

Skills

High-voltage systems and substations

Grid compliance

Technical judgment

Contractor relations

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

We are working with a UK-based renewable energy developer delivering complex infrastructure projects across battery energy storage (BESS) and wider power generation. As part of continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide high-level technical and commercial engineering expertise across a portfolio of utility-scale projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level technical input across high-voltage electrical systems and grid-connected assets
• Support grid connection processes, including technical submissions, compliance assessments, and coordination with network stakeholders
• Review and challenge electrical designs, studies, and technical documentation produced by consultants and contractors
• Contribute to the selection and evaluation of equipment, technologies, and delivery partners for grid-connected projects
• Support projects through development, detailed design, construction, and commissioning phases
• Identify technical and delivery risks, contributing to mitigation strategies and commercial decision-making
• Provide technical input into contracts, scopes of work, and employer requirements
• Support technical due diligence activities and respond to third-party technical queries
• Ensure designs and delivery activities align with applicable UK standards and safety requirements

About You

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Extensive experience working on grid-connected energy or infrastructure projects in the UK
• Strong background in several of the following areas :
• High-voltage systems and substations
• Power system studies and grid compliance
• Protection, control, or harmonic performance
• Grid integration of large electrical assets
• Comfortable reviewing detailed engineering work and making independent technical judgments
• Experience working with contractors, consultants, and equipment suppliers
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of how technical decisions impact cost, risk, and delivery