Senior Electrical Engineer - HV/MV Grid & BESS

JN Bentley Ltd; Coylton; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development

Career progression pathways

Flexible benefits

Job summary

JN Bentley Ltd is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead detailed design and build on Battery Energy Storage Schemes (BESS) across the UK. You will work with design, site management and subcontractors to deliver safe, high-quality electrical installations from planning to handover.

Role requires HV/LV installation experience, UK electrical regulation knowledge (BS 7671) and the ability to interpret drawings. Travel to sites across the region and SMSTS/SSSTS qualifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• CSCS, ECS or JIB (relevant ECS certification and UK site safety qualifications)
• Experience of working to electrical procedures, including 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 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
• Experience with MV/HV protection systems from 11kV to 275kV and/or 400kV projects
• Understanding of MV, HV and EHV substation installation standards and TO/DNO specifications
• Experience of AIS and GIS systems
• Experience of Primary and Secondary Injection tests
• Competent Person status
• SMSTS/SSSTS

Responsibilities

• Plan, programme and coordinate electrical aspects of site work across design and operations teams
• Oversee subcontractors; ensure safety and quality standards and conduct testing
• Create commissioning plans, ITPs, test records and completion folders
• Chair SIMOPS meetings and participate in daily briefings
• Prepare work packs for electrical subcontractors and manage commissioning activities
• Assist with temporary works and site supervision (LV, MV, HV)
• Ensure compliance with electrical regulations and project specs

Skills

Electrical engineering

Education

HNC or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AIS

GIS systems

Job description

JN Bentley Ltd is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead detailed design and build on Battery Energy Storage Schemes (BESS) across the UK. You will work with design, site management and subcontractors to deliver safe, high-quality electrical installations from planning to handover.

Role requires HV/LV installation experience, UK electrical regulation knowledge (BS 7671) and the ability to interpret drawings. Travel to sites across the region and SMSTS/SSSTS qualifications are preferred.