At a Glance
- Tasks: Install and maintain EV charging infrastructure across the UK while ensuring high safety standards.
- Company: Join a rapidly expanding multi-service provider in the renewable energy sector.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, overtime, company van, uniform, and 28 days holiday.
- Other info: Field-based role with nationwide travel and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of the green revolution and make a real impact on sustainable energy solutions.
- Qualifications: Experience in electrical engineering and EV charging systems is essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Our client is a national multi-service provider delivering electrical, drainage, pumping and lighting solutions across the UK. The Group is rapidly expanding and includes a dedicated Renewables Team delivering end-to-end low-carbon solutions for commercial, industrial and public sector clients.
Field-based with nationwide travel to client sites across the UK. Ideal location: Stevenage, Milton Keynes, Luton, Kent, Essex, to name a few.
Working hours: 07:00am - 16:00pm Monday to Friday, with flexibility required to support project delivery, maintenance call-outs and operational requirements. Call-out rota: 3 weeks per year.
The role of an EVC Electrical Engineer involves:
- Carrying out the installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance and fault-finding of EV charging infrastructure across commercial, industrial and public sector environments throughout the UK.
- Primarily installation-focused but also includes planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive fault response, replacement component works and lifecycle upgrades across existing EV charging infrastructure.
- Supporting the delivery of high-quality renewable energy projects while maintaining strong compliance with electrical, health & safety and operational standards.
Main duties include:
- Carrying out installation and commissioning of commercial EV charging infrastructure across the UK.
- Installing containment, cabling, distribution equipment and associated electrical infrastructure for EV charging systems.
- Conducting testing, inspection and commissioning works in line with BS7671 and industry standards.
- Carrying out maintenance, servicing and replacement works across operational EV charging assets.
- Diagnosing electrical faults and undertaking reactive repair works on EV charging infrastructure.
- Replacing defective components and charging equipment as part of lifecycle maintenance programmes.
- Working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team environment including project managers, estimators, electrical engineers and administrative support staff.
- Completing site documentation including RAMS, test certificates, commissioning records and handover documentation.
- Ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently and to required quality standards.
- Supporting site surveys, technical assessments and installation planning activities where required.
- Maintaining strong client communication and professional representation on site.
- Assisting with commissioning and operational support of renewable energy infrastructure where required.
Essentials:
- Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer or EV Charging Engineer within commercial or industrial environments.
- Strong installation background within EV charging infrastructure projects.
- Experience carrying out maintenance, fault finding and replacement works across EV charging systems.
- Strong working knowledge of commercial electrical installations and testing procedures.
- Experience working with leading EV charger manufacturers including Alpitronic, Kempower, Autel and ChargePoint systems.
- Proven experience working within a multi-disciplinary operational delivery environment.
- Strong understanding of electrical compliance, commissioning and safe isolation procedures.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical specifications.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Full UK driving licence essential.
- ECS Gold Card essential.
- SSSTS qualification essential.
- City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification essential.
- EV Charging qualification essential.
Technical requirements:
- Strong knowledge of EV charging infrastructure installation and operational delivery processes.
- Experience installing DC rapid charging and AC charging systems across commercial environments.
- Strong working knowledge of Alpitronic, Kempower, Autel and ChargePoint charging equipment.
- Understanding of EV charger commissioning procedures and software configuration processes.
- Experience with maintenance diagnostics, replacement parts and lifecycle upgrades.
- Competent in electrical testing, inspection and certification processes.
- Understanding of UK electrical regulations, BS7671 requirements and safe systems of work.
- Familiarity with RAMS, permits, commissioning records and handover documentation.
- Ability to work independently across multiple live environments and operational sites.
- Understanding of commercial electrical infrastructure including distribution systems, containment and cable installations.
- Basic understanding of Solar PV, BESS or wider renewable technologies desirable.
- Competent in Microsoft 365, including Outlook and mobile reporting systems.
Training & Certifications:
- ECS Gold Card essential.
- SSSTS qualification essential.
- City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification essential.
- EV Charging qualification essential.
- Level 3 Electrical qualification essential.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations essential.
- IPAF desirable.
- PASMA desirable.
- Manufacturer-specific EV charging training desirable.
- Full UK driving licence required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Installation & Commissioning
- Maintenance & Fault Response
- Health, Safety & Compliance
- Operational Coordination
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Overtime
- Company van
- Uniform
- Stay away bonus
- 28 days, including bank holidays
EVC Electrical Engineer Renewables in Watford employer: Beautiful Recruitment LLP
Join a rapidly expanding national multi-service provider as an EVC Electrical Engineer in the heart of the UK, where you'll play a pivotal role in delivering innovative low-carbon solutions. Enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through ongoing training and development opportunities, alongside competitive benefits such as a company van, overtime pay, and a generous holiday allowance. With a focus on collaboration and high-quality project delivery, this role offers a unique chance to contribute to the renewable energy sector while working across diverse commercial and public sector environments.
