Switchgear Engineer

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

A great opportunity has arisen for a switchgear expert to join a leading forward thinking company who supply to the power industry

Job Description:

• Review Technical specification, SLD and estimate RMU, LV cabinets, Feeder Pillar tender selling prices for Sales engineers and tendering to quote to the customer, based on supplier prices.
• Coordinate with purchase department & maintain up to date monthly prices from suppliers, sending enquiries to suppliers and follow up from quotes.
• BOM- establish and select component parts to fulfil the customer specification
• Drawing approvals to suppliers.
• Monitoring any material problems at suppliers and suggesting alternatives.
• Taking quality issue feedback to suppliers and finding solutions to avoid reoccurrence.
• Visiting supplier premises for process and inspection of goods if needed.
• Developing new suppliers for various products.
• Providing technical support, calculations and particulars as and when required for all Group departments
• Providing support with technical queries from customers and attending customer visits if required.
• Working with third party consultants where appropriate

Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5 Years experience Engineering/Sales/Tendering in LV & HV Switchgear industry.
• Technical knowledge of LV ACB and MCCB switchgear cabinets, with a strong understanding of BS EN IEC 61439 and bespoke LV cabinet specifications.
• Technical knowledge and experience in SF6-insulated and air-insulated MV RMUs and circuit breakers, with a sound understanding of BS EN IEC 62271, ENA TS 41-36, and switchgear accessories, including TLF and VIP protection. Essential
• Familiarity with UK DNO and ICP standards and specifications, including UKPN, SSEN, SPEN, NPG, NGED, ENWL, and other UK distribution network requirements.
• Good understanding of LV and MV switchgear layouts and configurations, including close-coupled, free-standing, extensible, and non-extensible RMUs, in accordance with BS EN IEC 62271-200 and ENA TS 41-3

Additional Details:

• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Company Profit Share Scheme
• Nine-day fortnight, plus two paid breaks
• Healthcare cash plan and EAP scheme
• Excellent canteen facility with tea, coffee and milk provided
• Pension
• EV salary sacrifice scheme and EV charging