Senior Electrical Engineer, HV/BESS Commissioning Lead

JN Bentley; Coylton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training and development

Clear career progression pathways

Flexible benefits

Job summary

JN Bentley is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical scope across BESS and related grid projects in the UK. You will plan, install, test, and commission electrical systems, coordinating with mechanical, civil, and process engineers to ensure safety and quality, while overseeing subcontractors and producing commissioning documentation.

You will have strong knowledge of BS 7671, experience with HV/LV systems, and ability to interpret drawings and specifications.

Qualifications

• CSCS, ECS or JIB certification and UK site safety qualifications.
• HNC or degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience issuing and receiving Electrical Permits.
• Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.
• Previous experience as Electrical Engineer or HV commissioning engineer.
• Proven 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

• Plan, program and coordinate electrical aspects of site work with design and operations teams for planning, installation, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure electrical safety on projects and integrate electrical systems into broader designs.
• Oversee subcontractors, ensure installations meet safety and quality standards, implement testing and review risk and method statements.
• Create commissioning plans, inspection and test plans, acceptance documents, training materials and completion folders.
• Coordinate and chair SIMOPS meetings where appropriate.
• Attend and contribute to Daily Briefings.
• Compile ITP/ITR and test records and completion folders.
• Create RAMS and review them.
• Supervise LV, MV, HV on site.
• Prepare reports and documentation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

HV commissioning

Electrical installation

BS 7671 knowledge

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Driving licence

Education

HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RAMS creation

Job description

JN Bentley is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical scope across BESS and related grid projects in the UK. You will plan, install, test, and commission electrical systems, coordinating with mechanical, civil, and process engineers to ensure safety and quality, while overseeing subcontractors and producing commissioning documentation.

You will have strong knowledge of BS 7671, experience with HV/LV systems, and ability to interpret drawings and specifications.