Senior LV/MV Switchgear Engineer – 9‑Day Fortnight & Profit Share

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year

Profit Share Scheme

Nine-day fortnight

Healthcare cash plan

Pension

EV salary sacrifice

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd is seeking a switchgear expert to support tendering, pricing, and supplier coordination for LV and HV switchgear projects in the power industry. The role covers BOM selection, drawings, supplier management, and technical support across group departments.

Applicants should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and multiple years of experience in LV/HV switchgear, with knowledge of relevant standards and UK distribution network requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5 years experience in Engineering/Sales/Tendering in LV & HV switchgear industry.
• Technical knowledge of LV ACB and MCCB switchgear cabinets, BS EN IEC 61439, and bespoke LV cabinet specs.
• Experience with SF6-insulated and air-insulated MV RMUs and circuit breakers; knowledge of BS EN IEC 62271 and ENA TS 41-36.
• Familiarity with UK DNO and ICP standards (UKPN, SSEN, SPEN, NPG, NGED, ENWL, etc.).
• Good understanding of LV/MV switchgear layouts per BS EN IEC 62271-200 and ENA TS 41-3.

Responsibilities

• Review technical specifications, SLDs, and estimate RMU, LV cabinets, and Feeder Pillar tender prices for sales quotes.
• Coordinate with purchasing; maintain monthly supplier prices and handle enquiries/quotes.
• Establish BOM parts to fulfill customer specs; manage drawing approvals with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier material issues and propose alternatives; implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical support and calculations for group departments; assist with customer queries.

Job description

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd is seeking a switchgear expert to support tendering, pricing, and supplier coordination for LV and HV switchgear projects in the power industry. The role covers BOM selection, drawings, supplier management, and technical support across group departments.

Applicants should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and multiple years of experience in LV/HV switchgear, with knowledge of relevant standards and UK distribution network requirements.