Senior Electrical Engineer - BESS & HV Projects

JN Bentley Limited; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training and development

Career progression pathways

Flexible benefits

Job summary

JN Bentley Limited invites applications for a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead detailed design and build activities across BESS projects. You’ll work with site management, design teams and subcontractors to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality outcomes across UK schemes.

The role covers electrical safety, HV/LV installation, commissioning planning and documentation, with opportunities to contribute to diverse projects and ongoing professional development within an employee-owned

Qualifications

• HNC or degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering HV and LV electrical installation projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical installation, protection systems, testing and commissioning.
• Experience working within UK construction, infrastructure, industrial or commercial electrical environments.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Good understanding of UK electrical regulations, including BS 7671.

Responsibilities

• Planning, programming and coordinating electrical aspects of project site work from design to handover.
• Overseeing subcontractors and ensuring installations meet safety and quality standards.
• Creating commissioning plans, test records and completion documentation.
• Coordinating and chairing SIMOPS meetings and site briefings.
• RAMS creation, risk review and method statements.
• Assisting with temporary works and commissioning activities.

Skills

Electrical design

HV commissioning

Electrical safety

Project coordination

Risk assessment

Documentation

Communication

Education

HNC or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

BS7671 knowledge

MV/HV testing equipment

AIS/GIS systems

Job description

JN Bentley Limited invites applications for a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead detailed design and build activities across BESS projects. You’ll work with site management, design teams and subcontractors to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality outcomes across UK schemes.

The role covers electrical safety, HV/LV installation, commissioning planning and documentation, with opportunities to contribute to diverse projects and ongoing professional development within an employee-owned