Senior Electrical Engineer — HV/LV & BESS Projects

JN Bentley Limited; Coylton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development

Career progression

Job summary

JN Bentley Limited leads the delivery of Battery Energy Storage Schemes across the UK. We are seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to drive detailed design and build activities, coordinating with design, site management and subcontractors to ensure safe, high-quality electrical installations from planning through handover.

You will oversee HV/LV installations, develop commissioning plans, and ensure adherence to UK electrical standards.

Qualifications

• CSCS, ECS or JIB (relevant ECS certification and UK site safety qualifications)
• Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region
• Previous experience as an 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
• Demonstrable experience in the application of complete MV/HV protection systems
• Working understanding of MV, HV and EHV substation standards
• Experience with AIS and GIS systems
• Experience of Primary and Secondary Injection tests
• Competent Person status
• SMSTS/SSSTS

Responsibilities

• Planning, programming and coordinating electrical aspects of project site work
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure electrical safety on projects
• Oversee subcontractors and ensure installations meet safety and quality standards
• Create commissioning plans, ITPs and completion documentation
• Coordinate and chair SIMOPS meetings
• Attend and feed into Daily Briefings
• Compile RAMS and test records
• Site supervision (LV, MV, HV)
• Support with commissioning activities
• Assist with temporary works (generators, temp supplies)

Skills

ECS certification

Electrical procedures

Problem-solving

Communication

Travel readiness

Site supervision

Education

HNC / Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

JN Bentley Limited leads the delivery of Battery Energy Storage Schemes across the UK. We are seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to drive detailed design and build activities, coordinating with design, site management and subcontractors to ensure safe, high-quality electrical installations from planning through handover.

You will oversee HV/LV installations, develop commissioning plans, and ensure adherence to UK electrical standards.