Senior Lead Engineer (Continuity &Transformation)

MCS Group; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Private medical cover

Enhanced pension

Hybrid working

Enhanced holidays

Career development

Job summary

MCS Group is seeking a Senior Lead Engineer to lead Operations Continuity & Transformation in Northern Ireland's energy sector. You will analyze performance, investigate incidents, and work with industry stakeholders to implement improvements for a secure, reliable electricity network while supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future.

The role emphasizes technical investigations, compliance, and reporting, with hybrid working and opportunities for professional development within a

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• At least 6 years' experience in electricity, energy, utilities or a relevant technical environment.
• Strong understanding of power system operations, network performance and compliance.
• Experience in technical investigations, performance assessments and resolving complex issues.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret technical data and communicate recommendations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Analyse operational performance, technical data and compliance issues.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Work with customers and industry stakeholders to resolve complex technical issues.
• Produce technical reports and assessments to support operational decision-making.
• Support Grid Code compliance, operational policies and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Senior Lead Engineer Operations Continuity & Transformation (Energy Industry) help shape the future of Northern Ireland's electricity network.

An excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to play a key role in maintaining a secure, reliable electricity system while supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future.

You will investigate technical and operational issues, analyse system performance and work with industry stakeholders to drive improvements that make a real difference.

The Role

• Analyse operational performance, technical data and compliance issues.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Work with customers and industry stakeholders to resolve complex technical issues.
• Produce technical reports and assessments to support operational decision-making.
• Support Grid Code compliance, operational policies and continuous improvement.

Essential Criteria

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• At least 6 years' experience within the electricity, energy, utilities or a relevant technical environment.
• Strong understanding of power system operations, network performance and compliance.
• Experience in technical investigations, performance assessments and resolving complex issues.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret technical data and communicate recommendations effectively.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
• Private medical cover and enhanced pension.
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days remotely.
• Enhanced holidays and family-friendly benefits.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.

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.