Switchgear Engineer: LV/MV Tendering & Technical Support

Know How Resourcing; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Profit Share Scheme

Nine-day fortnight

Healthcare cash plan

EAP scheme

Canteen facilities

Pension

EV salary sacrifice scheme

EV charging

Job summary

Know How Resourcing represents a Leeds-based manufacturing client recruiting a Switchgear Engineer. The role involves reviewing specifications, estimates, and RMU/switchgear tender prices, and coordinating with Purchasing to keep supplier prices current.

Responsibilities include BOM establishment, drawing approvals, supplier quality containment, visiting suppliers, and developing new suppliers, with strong technical support across all group departments and customer-facing technical queries.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering required and essential for the role.
• Experience in LV & HV switchgear and related standards.
• Familiarity with DNO/ICP standards in the UK is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review technical specification, SLD and prices for RMU, LV cabinets and feeder pillar tendering.
• Coordinate with purchasing; maintain supplier pricing and issue enquiries/follow-ups.
• Establish BOMs and select components to match customer specs.
• Obtain drawing approvals from suppliers and track quality issues.
• Visit suppliers for process inspection and develop new suppliers.
• Provide technical support and calculations for multiple group departments.
• Answer customer technical queries and attend customer visits as required.

Skills

Tendering experience

Switchgear knowledge

BS EN IEC 61439

UK DNO standards

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Know How Resourcing represents a Leeds-based manufacturing client recruiting a Switchgear Engineer. The role involves reviewing specifications, estimates, and RMU/switchgear tender prices, and coordinating with Purchasing to keep supplier prices current.

Responsibilities include BOM establishment, drawing approvals, supplier quality containment, visiting suppliers, and developing new suppliers, with strong technical support across all group departments and customer-facing technical queries.