Senior Engineer

Trades Workforce Solutions; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy is hiring a Senior Engineer for a 30-month fixed term contract in Belfast. This role encompasses critical operations within the electricity transmission system and demands a strong engineering background. Responsibilities include analysis, operational planning, and stakeholder engagement. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and extensive benefits like medical cover and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-related bonus

Private medical cover and pension matching

Hybrid working arrangements

Enhanced annual leave

Wellbeing days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ post-qualification experience in power system operations.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly.
• Experience working collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support real-time and forward planning system operations.
• Develop and implement operational tools and standards.
• Manage planned and unplanned outages effectively.

Skills

Strong technical capability

Excellent organisational skills

Confidence in data analysis

Effective communication

Solutions-focused mindset

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Senior Engineer – 30 Month Fixed Term Contract (Operations)

Description

We are hiring for our client, SONI who are a critical organisation within the energy sector, to appoint a Senior Engineer – Fixed Term Contract (Operations) on an initial 30-month fixed term contract, with a clear view towards longer-term opportunities.

Based in Belfast with hybrid working, this Senior Engineer – Fixed Term Contract (Operations) role sits within the Operations Directorate and plays a key role in ensuring the safe, secure and reliable operation of the electricity transmission system. Working at the heart of system operations, you will contribute to the planning, analysis and real-time operation of the power system, supporting the integration of renewable technologies and the transition to a low-carbon, smart energy future.

This is a technically challenging and highly impactful opportunity for an experienced power systems engineer who is motivated by purpose, collaboration and long-term system resilience.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job

1. Long-term fixed term opportunity
30-month fixed term contract through to 2028, with the potential for an enduring role.

2. High-impact, technically complex role
Operate at the core of the electricity transmission system, influencing security of supply and renewable integration.

3. Flexible, progressive working environment
Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days home) with strong investment in employee wellbeing and development.

The Role

As Senior Engineer – Fixed Term Contract (Operations), you will be involved in a broad and varied remit across system operations, markets, system support and analysis, including:

• Supporting real-time and forward planning system operations through detailed engineering analysis, including load flow and outage planning
• Developing, testing and implementing operational tools, standards, policies and procedures
• Managing planned and unplanned outages, voltage control, generator testing, scheduling and dispatch
• Supporting compliance with Grid Code and Network Codes, including operational notification processes
• Analysing performance data for wind, solar, batteries, DSUs and conventional generation
• Contributing to post-event reporting, audits and regulatory compliance
• Supporting resilience, business continuity and emergency response planning
• Engaging with internal teams, market participants and regulatory stakeholders
• Supporting techno-economic modelling to forecast system operating costs, tariffs and use of system charges

The Person

We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• An Engineering degree (or equivalent) with a minimum of 4 years’ post-qualification experience in power system operations
• Strong technical capability combined with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly
• Experience working collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills and a strong track record of delivery
• Confidence working with large data sets and extracting meaningful insight
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to influence and guide others
• A flexible and professional approach, capable of managing competing priorities

The Reward

This Senior Engineer – Fixed Term Contract (Operations) role offers a highly competitive and comprehensive package, including:

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
• Private medical cover and pension matching
• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced annual leave, maternity and paternity benefits
• Wellbeing days and inclusive working culture
• Salary sacrifice schemes (cycle to work, EV scheme)
• Free car parking, onsite EV charging and complimentary lunch
• Strong commitment to professional development and career progression

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

At Hunter Savage, we are a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep sector expertise across Engineering & Operations in Northern Ireland and Ireland. We take a consultative, relationship-driven approach, ensuring candidates are fully informed and supported when considering career-defining opportunities.

For further information, and to apply for this Senior Engineer – Fixed Term Contract (Operations) role, please contact Dominic Heron.
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Salary details listed are a guide and are dependent on experience and expertise.
We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent on the calibre of response.