Senior Project Engineer (SAP)

Swindon, United Kingdom | Posted on 20/03/2025

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + travel times (OTE up to £85,000)

Job Description:

Sinewave was founded in 2015 with a clear mission from the very start - everything that we do will always be a power for good. Since then, we have gone from a living room start-up to a leading force within the energy transformation sector. We are on a mission to help power the future more sustainably. We are the only B-Corp Certified ICP in the world. We’re part of powering the UK’s energy transition with innovative high and low voltage electrical solutions up to 132kV. From EV charging to renewables and commercial projects, we design, deliver, and maintain networks with sustainability and efficiency at heart. Join us to drive change and make an impact!

Role Purpose:

To oversee the works carried out by the Jointing and engineering teams and hold direct responsibility for ensuring that all electricity networks are installed in a safe and professional manner, to a high standard and in line with Sinewave Method Statements.

Requirements:

• Carry out audits and inspection of the workplace, tools, equipment and company vehicles
• Carry out network operations under instruction
• Carry out fault work on networks as required
• Responsible for the operational management of HV and LV installations
• Prepare switching programmes for approval by another SAP Engineer
• Assist other SAPs in carrying out network switching operations
• Lead testing and commissioning of HV/LV distribution systems
• Undertake site specific risk assessments and create RAMS
• Manage project budgets to assure efficiency and appropriate resource allocation
• Plan and co-ordinate projects
• Assess potentially hazardous and dangerous situations and take appropriate action to ensure the safety of personnel, other site operatives and the general public
• Issue and cancel safety documents
• Understand local network anomalies and ensure correct phase rotation
• Produce reports for work undertaken
• Manage direct reports covering all managerial tasks including, but not limited to, performance reviews, authorising expenses, holidays and equipment requests and upskilling
• Manage and supervise all site personnel
• Assist in the training and development of Sinewave personnel wishing to become an LV AP or HV AP
• Ensure personnel under your control fully understand and adhere to their job requirements

Qualifications:

• Proficient in the use of Productivity and Collaboration Software such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint etc.
• Excellent communication, including ability to adapt communication styles and outstanding listening skills with ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to use own initiative as well as work collaboratively as part of a team
• Good understanding of manipulating data and creating reports
• Ability to control budgets in consideration of commercial awareness and confidence to create and present expenditure reports to the SLT

You’ll be a successful Senior Project Engineer if you have:

• Full UK driving license (Maximum of 3 points)
• CSCS card or affiliated HNC qualification in a related field or equivalent experience
• Sanction for test at DNO or ICP level
• Emergency First Aid at Work
• Experience in leading a team
• Excellent understanding of project management with experience in being part of a project team
• Experience in working with an IDNO or DNO up to and including 33kV

What’s in it for you:

• Along with a competitive salary, life assurance, we provide enhanced pension contributions matching 5% as standard.
• 25 days + Bank Holidays with the option to buy or sell holiday allowance.
• Private Medical scheme that can extend to your family.
• Sinewave Academy providing tools and training needed to power your career.
• Sinewave Worx, our bespoke perks platform offering discounts and cashback at various retailers.

If you think this is the right role for you and you want to be a part of #TeamSinewave, we’d love to hear from you.