At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HV switching operations and provide technical expertise on critical electrical systems.
- Company: A growing specialist electrical engineering organisation focused on power infrastructure.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, company vehicle, pension scheme, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor junior engineers and grow within a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team where your skills are valued and make a real impact in the industry.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Senior Authorised Person with HV commissioning and protection relay testing skills.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Are you authorised or previously authorised to carry out HV switching operations? Do you have protection relay testing and HV commissioning experience? Have you worked within DNO, ICP, power generation, utilities or National Grid environments? Are you looking for a senior position where your technical expertise and authorisations are genuinely valued?
If the answers are yes, we are hiring for a Senior Authorised Person / HV Commissioning Engineer to join a growing specialist electrical engineering organisation delivering commissioning, testing and switching services across critical power infrastructure and industrial projects. This role is suited to a technically strong HV professional capable of leading site activities and providing specialist expertise across complex electrical systems.
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Experience operating as a Senior Authorised Person or equivalent authorised engineer
- HV switching experience
- Protection relay testing experience
- HV commissioning experience
- Strong understanding of electrical distribution networks
- Ability to produce technical documentation and commissioning reports
- Experience working within regulated and safety-critical environments
- Full UK driving licence
What You Get In Return:
- £70,000 to £90,000 basic salary
- Excellent overtime opportunities
- Company vehicle or car allowance
- Annual performance bonus
- Pension scheme
- Ongoing professional development
- Opportunity to play a key role in a growing specialist engineering business
Nice To Haves:
- 132kV experience
- National Grid project exposure
- DNO or ICP background
- Protection and control engineering experience
- Transformer commissioning expertise
- Electrical degree or HNC/HND qualification
- NERS authorisations
Day To Day:
- Undertake HV switching operations
- Lead commissioning and energisation activities
- Carry out protection relay testing and verification
- Provide technical leadership on customer sites
- Support outage planning and execution
- Ensure compliance with safety rules and operational procedures
- Produce commissioning records and technical reports
- Support the development of junior HV engineers and technicians
- Act as the technical authority for critical electrical works
Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!
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