Senior Electrical Project Engineer in Leeds

Senior Electrical Project Engineer in Leeds

Leeds Full-Time 50000 - 65000 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead innovative electrical projects in renewable energy from concept to delivery.
  • Company: Fast-growing renewable energy developer with a focus on sustainability.
  • Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, travel opportunities, and collaboration with industry experts.
  • Other info: Join a dynamic team and influence high-impact projects from day one.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on the transition to net-zero while gaining valuable experience.
  • Qualifications: Strong knowledge of LV/MV/HV systems and grid connection expertise required.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 Β£ per year.

Join a fast-growing renewable energy developer & operator, and play a hands-on role delivering cutting-edge projects across the UK. This is your chance to shape projects from concept to delivery and accelerate the transition to net-zero.

What you'll do

  • Lead electrical input on early-stage projects: feasibility, capacity optimisation, layouts
  • Drive grid connection applications and negotiations with DNOs & National Grid
  • Review and challenge connection offers, technical specs, and compliance (G99)
  • Develop high-level designs (SLDs, protection, earthing) and define employer's requirements
  • Identify risks, constraints, and opportunities that impact project value
  • Manage consultants, OEMs, and EPCs-ensuring technical and commercial alignment
  • Support due diligence, tenders, and supplier selection

What you'll bring

  • Strong LV/MV/HV knowledge and grid connection expertise
  • Confidence reviewing technical designs and influencing key decisions
  • Commercial awareness with solid engineering judgement
  • Experience from the power industry and/or renewable energy

Why join?

  • Work on high-impact renewable projects at scale in a high-growth company
  • Influence projects from day one
  • Gain commercial experience
  • Collaborate with industry experts in a dynamic, forward-thinking team
  • Flexible hybrid / home working, with some travel to HQ and to project sites (fully expensed)

If you're an Electrical Engineer ready to take ownership and help power the future, we'd love to hear from you. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Senior Electrical Project Engineer in Leeds employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Electrical Project Engineer in Leeds

Electrical Engineering
LV/MV/HV Knowledge
Grid Connection Expertise
Feasibility Analysis
Capacity Optimisation
Technical Design Review
Compliance Knowledge (G99)