Senior Engineer (Operations)

MCS Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Engineer for fixed term opportunities based in Belfast. This role involves key responsibilities in power system operations, grid management, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering, with over four years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. This is a chance to help shape the future of energy in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' post-qualification experience in power system operations.
• Strong ability to work effectively in a team.
• Comfortable working with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver projects in power system operations.
• Manage Grid and Network Code compliance.
• Conduct market analysis and tariff modelling.

Skills

Power system operations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Senior Engineer - Fixed Term Opportunities (Operations) based in Belfast
Contract: 30-month fixed term (to 2028)

MCS Group is recruiting a number of fixed term opportunities within our client's System Operations team, central to keeping the power system secure and the electricity market running smoothly.

As a Senior Engineer, you'll play a key role in planning, analysis, and delivery across areas such as:

• Power system operations and analysis
• Grid and Network Code management
• Control Centre readiness and compliance
• Technical policy development and audits
• Market analysis, data validation, and tariff modelling

You will work on critical projects shaping the future of the electricity system while collaborating with internal teams, customers, and industry stakeholders.

About you:

• Degree in Engineering (or equivalent) with 4+ years' post-qualification experience in power system operations
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder skills
• Proven ability to deliver, influence, and work effectively in a team
• Analytical mindset, comfortable working with large datasets
• Innovative, adaptable and detail-oriented

This is a chance to contribute to the future of energy in a dynamic and supportive environment.

To apply, please send an up to date CV.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.