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We are on the look out for Site Engineers who understand the technical delivery of energy storage and solar construction are among the most sought-after professionals in England's construction market right now. As the UK races toward its Clean Power 2030 targets, EPC contractors and principal contractors are scaling up their site engineering teams at pace to deliver the largest wave of BESS and solar projects the country has ever seen. We are working with a Utility scale intergrator on the look out for Site Engineers across a range of scopes, civils, electrical, structural and commissioning on projects ranging from 50MW commercial solar installations through to 1GW+ grid-scale BESS facilities. Also keen to see Site Engineers with experince on major infrastructure programmes including National Highways RIS2, grid reinforcement projects and rail infrastructure particularly where there is a crossover with energy systems. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING • Setting out, levels and survey work on solar farm layouts, BESS compound construction and infrastructure projects, • Technical quality inspections and hold-point sign-offs at key construction milestones across civil, structural and electrical scopes, • Producing and reviewing Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Requests for Information (RFIs), • Supporting Site Managers with programme monitoring, lookahead scheduling and technical input, • Coordinating with design teams on design queries, technical submittals and site-generated design changes, • Supporting BESS and solar PV commissioning sequences and interfacing with OEM technical representatives on site, • As-built recording, document control, O&M manual compilation and handover file management, • Controlling earthworks, drainage, foundations and structural steelwork to specification and tolerances, • Contributing to site progress meetings, reporting and health and safety monitoring WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • Degree, HNC or HND in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent demonstrated site experience, • Demonstrable site-based engineering experience on energy construction, civil infrastructure or EPC projects, • CSCS Card at Professionally Qualified Person (PQP) or Site Engineer level, • Experience with setting out equipment - total station, GPS/GNSS rover - for civil and structural scopes, • Familiarity with ITP, NCR and RFI processes and document control systems (Procore, Aconex, 4Projects, etc.), • AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D competency — desirable for civil-focused roles, • Full UK driving licence - essential; willingness to work site-based across England, • Solar PV, BESS or grid infrastructure project experience - strong advantage, • Working towards or holding professional membership (ICE, IET, IMechE) — desirable for permanent roles WHY THESE ROLES STAND OUT • Contract rates of £250–£340/day - above general construction market average, • Both contract and permanent routes available - your choice of engagement model, • Clear progression path to Site Manager within 2–4 years for high-performing engineers, • Work on landmark BESS and solar projects that will appear on your CV for life, • Civil, electrical and mechanical backgrounds all welcomed across different scopes, • A sector with genuine long-term security - UK has over 130GWh of approved BESS projects, • Fast mobilisation on contract roles

Senior HV Plant Engineer Location: Remote, UK Wide Salary: up to £75,000 (based on experience) Position: Permanent Turner Lovell are working with a leading UK utility infrastructure contractor to find a Senior HV Plant Engineer who will play a role in delivering and overseeing primary plant designs for National Grid and other transmission and distribution substation projects across the UK (33kV–400kV). This is a great opportunity to enjoy flexible working, take ownership of your work, and make a direct impact on high-profile energy and renewables projects. You’ll be joining long-term frameworks involving new substations, network upgrades, and grid connection projects. Key Responsibilities: • Lead end-to-end primary HV plant design packages (concept through to construction delivery), including single-line development, primary layouts, and equipment selection and specification., • Provide technical governance by reviewing, approving, and signing off internal and third-party designs for accuracy, compliance, and constructability., • Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with protection and control, civil, cables, and project delivery teams., • Interface with clients and stakeholders, representing the contractor as the subject matter expert for primary plant design., • Support procurement activities by preparing technical specifications, evaluating supplier bids, and reviewing manufacturer drawings and documentation. Required Qualifications & Experience: • Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)., • Significant UK experience delivering primary substation designs at 132kV-400kV (AIS or GIS)., • Strong working knowledge of UK National Grid and Transmission Operator standards and practices., • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary coordination, mentor engineers, and manage multiple design workstreams to deadlines., • Excellent communication skills with a track record of successful client and stakeholder engagement. If this sounds like your next step, please apply or contact Anusha Gopalan ( / 020 4602 7660) for more information.

About the role: An EHV engineering design consultancy client of mine is looking for a HV Cable Design Engineer. This multidisciplinary consultancy provide expert services to help clients transport electricity efficiently, from generation and storage to end use. Their expertise covers projects of all sizes, from smaller works to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). The HV Cable Design Engineer will provide HV cable system design expertise across a wide-range of projects, delivering cable design projects through the undertaking of cable system design, studies and calculations. Package: • Salary - Dependent on level: Business is open to Junior, Engineer, Senior and Principal levels, • Location - Fully remote with no office expectation Selected Key Responsibilities: • Work both independently and alongside the Senior Design Engineer & other members of the team to deliver cable design projects to targeted levels of quality, timeliness, and profitability., • Undertake cable system design, studies, and calculations to relevant BSEN/IEC/National Grid/DNO/ ENA standards and practices., • Provide input into cable routing feasibility and detailed design studies working with other members of the Team, taking local planning, traffic management and client requirements into account, while developing the most economical cable system design, • Prepare cable system design calculation including cable sizing assessments, earthing and interface studies., • Engage with clients to understand project requirements and ensure that the technical scope of projects is met., • Producing design concepts, specifications, and other technical documents. Including relaying design information to internal drafting resource., • Attending sites for inspection and design purposes., • Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate HV cable designs seamlessly into larger projects. Key Skills and Experience: • Degree - Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification(s) and/or relevant experience in a related field., • Competent in using CYMCAP or similar software, • Knowledge of AutoCAD/MicroStation (Desirable), • Demonstrable technical skills in Transmission voltage level underground cable systems development, design and specification or demonstrable transferable skills and experience., • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to demonstrate diligence and to prioritise workload.

JIB Electrician with National Grid 'Persons' certificate required for commercial fit out in Kirkby L33. Electricians will be expected to have previous commercial / industrial installation experience and be able to work on their own initiative. They must also have previously worked on National Grid sites and therefore have the 'Persons' Certificate to gain access. Electrician duties include the installation of containment, wiring for small power, lighting and fire alarm and second fixing on an office fit out. Working 7.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday for 4 weeks. For the electricians role please send a CV or contact the office for more information...

About The Role If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below. Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in afriendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? At M Group Energy, were enabling the energy essential to support our lives. We provide an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV, metering and home decarbonisation. This role will be within ourDistribution & EVteam. Were working hard to make safe, quality, sustainable EV projects a reality. Our teams install charging stations, ensuring they are accessible and reliable, and ingrate them into the energy network. This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days working from our office in Bootle. Want to come and be a part of it? What will you be doing? Are you excited about shaping the future of energy?Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have the desire to identify opportunities for improvement and influence change? Were looking for an established Estimator with experience in assessing bid opportunities, leading to a bid / no-bid review. Are you able to evaluate project risks and potential problems, whilst checking the accuracy and completeness of clients tender documents? Do you have a talent for determining the Civils BofQ for pricing? The ability to build up rates from first principles (labour, plant, materials) is essential. Were looking for someone who can assist in the preparation of tender submission and deliver post tender presentations to the client. Someone who can assist in the technical and estimating element of preparation of tender and quotations from specification and drawings within defined time periods. Do you share our passion in the journey to Net Zero? This role is for you! What youll bring • An estimating background from acivil environment(trenching, drainage and ductwork installations, kerbing, reinforced concrete foundations), • Experience of delivering capital projects, • Strong commercial acumen knowledge of forms of contract (NEC, ICE & JCT), • Understanding of how electrical infrastructure is constructed, operated and maintained with an appreciation of National Grid and DNO Standards, • Computer literate with a good understanding of Microsoft, particularly Excel, • Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to communicate effectively and work with staff at all levels, • The ability and desire to identify opportunities for improvement, and influence change, • Organised with a high attention to detail and the ability to react to constant changing workloads, • Excellent people management skills, • Matched or contributory pension scheme, • Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, • Employee assistance programme, • My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts, • Life assurance, • Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes, • Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave, • Reward and recognition schemeIn addition, this role offers;, • Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from, • My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme, • Private health care and health care cash plan for you and your family, • Discretionary bonus scheme, • Were responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet, • Were open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations, • Were together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts #MGroupE #LI-BS1 #LI-Hybrid INDSTA About The Company .

M&E Site Supervisor - HV Substations (GIS & SF6 Specialist)Location: UK Wide (National Grid Infrastructure Sites) Contract: Long-term programme of works (initial placement with extensions expected) Day Rate: £450 CIS / Ltd (depending on experience) Requirement: National Grid Authorisation / Person Ticket essentialTurner Lovell is partnering with a rapidly expanding specialist contractor operating...

Senior Authorised Person – 132kV – 12 Month Contract – UK Travel – Energy Infrastructure – April Start I am currently looking for a 132kV Senior Authorised Person to support a leading IDNO in developing and operating their growing EHV network across the UK. This role goes beyond standard SAP duties and offers the opportunity to play a key part in establishing operational processes, implementing safety rules, and helping build internal operational capability as they expand their EHV infrastructure. Requirements • Previous authorisations at 132kV as a Senior Authorised Person, • Strong experience working with EHV networks (33kV–132kV), • Substation experience at 132kV, • Experience with switching, isolations and issuing safety documentation, • Strong understanding of electrical safety rules and operational procedures, • Experience within DNO or National Grid environments desirable, • Ability to mentor engineers and help develop internal operational capability Responsibilities • Act as Senior Authorised Person for EHV/HV operations, • Provide safety from the system, • Isolation planning and switching activities, • Issue safety documents and permits, • Review RAMS, • Manage planned and unplanned outages, • Inspection of EHV sites, • Pre‑energisation readiness checks for ICP built sites, • Support development of operational procedures for EHV assets, • Provide technical support during fault finding, • Mentor and train internal engineers, • Ensure compliance with ESQCR / VSQCR, • Support approval of newly constructed EHV sites before energisation Logistics • April start, • 12 month contract, • Travel across UK sites (Kent, Swindon, Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, London, Nottingham), • Day rate, outside IR35, • 39 hour week with additional overtime opportunities If you are interested and meet the requirements please send your CV to and arrange a call to discuss the opportunity.

Jointer Opportunities - Register your interest with Freedom Group Are you ready to take the next step in your career with UK’s leading independent engineering and services business? At Freedom Group, we’re always on the lookout for Jointers to join our team. We work with all of the DNOs across the Great Britain and are keen to connect with individuals who’d like to be considered for current and future roles with us. Want to be part of our talented community. We are keen to speak with Jointers with the following experience: LV HV EHV We are interested in hearing from candidates at all levels with Distribution Network experience across the following networks: Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN) Northern Power Grid (NPG) Electricity North West (ENW) National Grid UK Power Networks (UKPN) What We Offer Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure projects. Career development through skills progression and authorisation pathways. Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture. 40 hours per week with opportunities for overtime Sign On Bonus opportunities available Commercial vehicle Franchisee opportunities available Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Private medical insurance Salary sacrifice car scheme (hybrid/EV) 25 days holiday, plus wellbeing and volunteering days 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Personal development programme Flexible benefits to suit your family and lifestyle. Jointer Franchise Opportunities – Register Your Interest with Freedom Group Are you ready to take control of your future and build your own business with the support of the UK’s leading independent engineering and services company? At Freedom Group, we’re excited to offer a unique opportunity for experienced Jointers to become franchise partners. This model is designed to empower skilled professionals to set up their own limited company, access consistent work, and benefit from a more tax-efficient way of earning - all with the backing of a trusted industry leader. Whether you’re an experienced Jointer looking for more autonomy or someone ready to take the next step in your career, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow with Freedom Group. Click ‘Apply’ to register your interest and find out more. If your CV is of interest for our business, we will be in touch for an initial chat to discuss what our current opportunities look like or what we could consider you for in the future. Next Steps: As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. #Freedom #LI-RF1 #LI-onsite