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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Primary Design Engineer to join a well-established engineering business delivering major transmission and distribution infrastructure projects across the UK. This role will focus on the design and delivery of HV/EHV substation projects up to 400kV, working as part of a highly skilled engineering team on complex and technically challenging schemes within the power sector. Key Responsibilities: • Produce concept, preliminary and detailed primary design solutions for substations up to 400kV, • Develop and review general arrangement drawings, substation layouts and single line diagrams, • Carry out design calculations including busbar sizing, short circuit studies, cable sizing, lighting, lightning protection and switchroom calculations, • Prepare and review technical specifications and associated design documentation, • Conduct site surveys and liaise with project and construction teams, • Participate in hazard review meetings and promote a strong safety-by-design culture, • Ensure designs are delivered to programme, quality and client requirements Requirements: • Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, • Strong experience in HV/EHV substation primary plant design within the UK power sector, • Proven ability delivering complex transmission and distribution projects, • Knowledge of relevant industry standards and design practices, • Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership would be advantageous, • CSCS or SHEA Power certification preferred This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation involved in major infrastructure investment programmes, offering long-term career progression and exposure to high-profile projects across the UK power network. For a confidential discussion and further information, please apply today. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

About the role: A leading engineering contractor client of mine are on the lookout for a Senior Protection and Control Design Engineer. This leading Tier One contractor in the T&D space work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks. The main function of the role is to engineer the control and protection designs for electrical substation projects up to a voltage of 400kV, working on key electrical infrastructure projects for National Grid. The role also includes the planning and procurement responsibilities as needed for the delivery of substation projects. Package: • Salary - 60k-70k, • Location - Flexible: Various offices (hybrid) or remote considered Selected Key Technical Accountabilities: • Presentation of front end design principles to client via production of single line/block logic/tripping diagrams and design intent document, as required, • Preparation of equipment specification sheets (ESS), • Initiation of the production of General Arrangements, Circuit Diagrams and Wiring Diagrams and the final approval of same, • Initiation of the modification of existing interface drawings and final approval of same, • Establishment of cubicle steelwork requirements and final approval of same, • Specification of protective and control equipment deemed necessary to fulfill the panel design, • Specification of ancillary equipment for project, i.e. batteries, LVAC, metering, etc., • Create project relay settings files, • Protection setting calculations, • AC / DC loading calculations, • Trip circuit volt drop calculations, • Specification of instrument transformer requirements and light current detail of any plant mechanism, etc., • Initiation of front end cable design taking due account of access for cable routing, • Initiation of electrical interlock design and final approval of same, • Initiate the preparation of I/O Schedules and control system interfaces, • Review subcontractor Risk Assessments and Method Statements Selected Key Responsibilities: • Support the team in understanding of client requirements, including those not captured in the contract, and the ability to influence contact specifications., • Closely collaborate with other Chief Engineers and Design Delivery Managers and promote collaboration within the discipline between the Designers and Technicians., • Work in close collaboration with the discipline Design Delivery Manager to ensure that the team’s technical competencies and expertise are developed and maintained., • Lead on any technical challenges affecting tender development and live projects and in doing so provide support to the relevant Design Delivery Manager., • Support the Lead Designer during tender development, particularly regarding risks and opportunities., • Support changes in process and technology proposed and undertaken by the Digital and Delivery teams., • Contribute to the development and updating of the design aids and computer programmes and assist in the analysis of new design concepts., • In conjunction with the lead project design engineer(s), help ensure that the discipline’s scope of work for each project is technically compliant with customer requirements, quality standards and safety by design principles., • Proactively support the discipline activities whether they are standalone or part of multidisciplinary Contracts., • Look to implement Engineering Excellence, Safety by Design and sustainability goals in everything we do., • Ensure that Manuals and Technical Procedures provided for compliance with the appropriate Quality and Safety standards are maintained and applied., • Support PDRs for discipline alongside the Design Delivery Manager. Key Skills and Experience: • HNC in Electrical Engineering or higher, • Liaising with customers and suppliers, • UK Industry experience, preferably National Grid., • Overall design and specification of electrical power systems and associated power system components, • Calculations to demonstrate integrity of designs, • Microsoft Office Packages

AKELA Construction is a leading Civil Engineering contractor with offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Derby. Founded in 2003, AKELA Construction operates across Scotland and England spanning the Energy, Residential and Civil Engineering sectors. Focussing on self-delivery we have over 250 employees and a wide range of plant to deliver our project needs. Our business priorities remain the same today as they always have; to work safely and to deliver our projects on time, on budget and to exceed customer expectations. With this approach, we aim to build long-term customer relationships resulting in repeat business. Working across the private and public sectors, we have become a partner of choice for Energy, Civil Engineering and Residential project delivery. We can operate as both Principal and Subcontractor to suit our customers’ requirements. Our business ethos is that we self-deliver wherever possible and we only use subcontractors for specialist activities. This gives us greater control of health, safety and environmental practices, programme, training and quality. As the business enters an exciting next stage – including expansion within the energy sector and continued diversification of its revenue streams – AKELA is seeking to appoint a Construction Project Planner to develop, implement and manage our contract programmes. The role will report to our Operations Manager and work closely with the Project teams, QS' and Estimating function. Key Responsibilities: • Develop, monitor and maintain detailed project programmes for both tender and construction phases of projects, • Develop WBS aligned with project scope of works, • Ensure programmes are fully NEC 3 &4 compliant to:, • Ensure acceptance by client, • Assess programme impact of change, • Support compensation event assessments, • Identify delay drivers, • Maintain records for programme substantiation, • Contribute to extension of time / entitlement support where relevant, • Load programmes with resource and cost allocations producing S curves and histograms for budgeting and forecast purposes, • Track and report progress against plans, updating schedules and producing programme narratives for monthly updates, • Critical path analysis and plan sequences of works to maximise efficiencies, • Collaborate closely with project, site and works managers to ensure effective delivery of project programmes, • Identify potential risks and delays and develop mitigation strategies by:, • Programme risk reviews with relevant operational teams or stakeholders, • Scenario testing / “what-if” analysis, • Opportunities to shorten programme duration, • Interface risks between subcontractors, utilities, design, procurement and site delivery, • Cost management and variance analysis, • Support Procurement & Design by:, • Co-ordinating programme logic with design deliverables, • Linking programme to procurement schedules, • Tracking long lead items, • Managing interfaces with utilities, approvals, consents, third parties, • Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality integration of programmes by including:, • Safe sequencing of works, • Temporary works constraints, • Environmental restrictions / permit windows, • Quality hold points / inspection stages Key Skills and Qualifications: • Expert knowledge of scheduling software including Primavera P6 & Microsoft Project - ASTA power project is desirable but not essential, • Strong experience and understanding of construction methods, specifically in the civil engineering and energy sectors, • Proficiency and experience in NEC3 & NEC4 contract programmes and management, • Good communication skills to collaborate with office, site and stakeholder teams, • An analytical thinker with attention to detail and having the ability and confidence to challenge operational teams, • Commercial awareness, • Proficiency in risk, process and change management, • Microsoft 365, • Full UK driver’s licence, • HNC / HND / Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or similar, • Relevant planning / project controls qualification (desirable), • CSCS card Location • Glasgow, Edinburgh, with occasional site visits

Plant Manager – Energy from Waste (EfW) 📍 Scotland We’re supporting a high-performing Energy from Waste facility in Scotland looking to appoint a Plant Manager to take full ownership of site operations, performance, and team leadership. This is a senior role with full responsibility for delivering operational excellence, driving safety culture, and ensuring the plant meets contractual and financial targets. The Role • Full accountability for site operations, maintenance, and overall performance, • Lead a strong safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with all HSE and environmental regulations, • Deliver plant KPIs including availability, efficiency, and output targets, • Own site P&L, budgets, and financial performance, • Lead, develop, and manage a multidisciplinary operations and maintenance team, • Oversee outage planning, execution, and recovery from unplanned shutdowns, • Manage key stakeholder relationships including regulators, contractors, and internal functions, • Drive continuous improvement across plant performance, reliability, and cost efficiency What They’re Looking For • Senior leadership experience within power generation, EfW, or process plant environments, • Strong track record managing plant performance and delivering against KPIs, • Experience owning budgets and financial performance, • Strong knowledge of HSE, environmental compliance, and permit conditions, • Engineering background or equivalent operational experience, • Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain high-performing teams, • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Why Consider It • Full site ownership and autonomy, • Established asset with opportunity to improve performance, • Key leadership role within a growing energy platform

Job Title: Senior Substation Secondary (P&C) Design Engineer\nIR35 Determination: Inside\nOffice Location: Surrey, Birmingham, Leeds, or Glasgow (Hybrid)\nStart Date: ASAP\nEnd Date: Minimum 12 months (Likely to be long term)\nCharge Rate (Per Hour): £60\nHours Per Week: 40\nNotice Period for Termination: 4 week (s)\nVetting Required: Yes - C\nExpenses: Yes (For travel to sites)\n\nRole Overview:\n\nOur client's team is looking for engineers with a strong understanding of electrical engineering, power systems, and energy markets, who are keen to develop their knowledge and make a meaningful contribution to the energy sector. If you're passionate about shaping a sustainable future and curious about how engineering can support the journey to Net Zero, we'd love to hear from you.\n\nIn this role, you'll be part of a team working on substation design projects, focusing on electricity transmission and distribution networks. You'll also have opportunities to support projects across the wider Power & Energy Solutions team.\n\nThe clients include National Grid, SSEN, and other organisations both in the UK and internationally. You'll gain experience delivering multi-disciplinary design projects from Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) to Detailed Design.\n\nThis role also offers personal development, training, and support towards chartership, with plenty of opportunity to get involved in a wide range of impactful projects.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n·You will operate in a senior role within an Electrical Engineering team, based in Surrey, Birmingham, Leeds, or Glasgow.\n·You'll build strong and trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders, often working directly at client sites and in-office.\n·You will be client-focused, able to interface with clients, understand their needs, and convert opportunities into successful workstreams.\n·You will provide Technical Leadership on FEED and Detailed Design workstreams for National Grid, SSEN Transmission, and other Transmission & Distribution clients.\n·Ensure quality assurance and technical governance of FEED and Detailed Design deliverables, including protection schemes, CT/VT sizing, relay configuration philosophies, SLDs, and I/O schedules.\n·Ensure resourcing, capability development, and training for teams involved in delivering P&C design packages.\n·Review P&C aspects of projects, including:\noProtection schemes\noSettings and coordination\noSubstation automation architectures\noSLDs\noWiring diagrams\noI/O lists and interface drawings\noControl room layouts, marshalling cabinets, and protection panels\n·Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, back-office engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers (relay manufacturers, SAS vendors, control/SCADA integrators).\n·Proven experience managing tender packages, responding to technical queries, and producing high-quality P&C technical offers.\n·Ability to attend and chair Design Review and Hazard Review meetings and review P&C plant design packages as required. Site visits for clients may be required.\n·Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a customer-focused and business development mindset.\n\nAbout You:\n\n·A passion for working in a consultancy environment.\n·Championing a culture where everyone belongs.\n·A desire to work collaboratively with a curious approach, always seeking new solutions.\n·Enthusiasm and drive to develop your skillset and seek development opportunities within a supportive team.\n·Motivation to achieve professional accreditation (where applicable).\n·Comfortable embracing agile ways of working and learning new technologies.\n·Willingness to spend a minimum of three days per week in the office or on-site (project dependent).\n·Experience in Electrical Engineering, with a focus on P&C design (up to 400kV preferred, but not essential).\n·Minimum of a 2.2 BEng in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, or Renewable Energy.\n \nFOOTNOTE:\n \nIf you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.\n \nEven if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Evan Brookes at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.\n \nBy applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance to our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us

Maintenance Mechanical Engineer -Leeds - LS1 - X1 Job Available\n\nA Maintenance Mechanical Engineer is required for a static site role in Leeds (LS1), working within a healthcare environment.\n\nThis is a long-term position with opportunities for permanent employment.\n\nShift Pattern:\n 4 days (6:00am - 6:00pm), 4 days off, 4 nights (6:00pm - 6:00am), 4 days off - rolling shift pattern providing 24/7/365 cover.\n\nPay Rate:\n £20.36 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)\n\nDuties will include:\n\nLeading the shift team and providing support to working colleagues\n\nCarrying out maintenance, repairs, testing and inspection of building, mechanical and electrical services, associated systems, plant and equipment in line with relevant standards and procedures\n\nParticipating in the rotating shift pattern to provide continuous service cover\n\nProviding cover for absent colleagues where required\n\nWorking in accordance with safe working practices within statutory, NHS, Trust and Company guidelines\n\nMaintaining, servicing and repairing a wide range of building services including:\n\nHeating and domestic water services\n\nGeneral electrical services (lighting and power)\n\nAir handling units\n\nLow voltage electrical distribution systems and switchgear\n\nEmergency standby generating plant\n\nFire alarm systems and emergency lighting\n\nElectrical control systems\n\nBuilding Management Systems (BMS)\n\nMaintaining accurate records and completing service reports, providing regular updates to the line manager\n\nCarrying out minor installation and upgrade works when required\n\nAssisting other skilled trades with maintenance, repairs, testing, inspection and installation work\n\nUndertaking training to maintain and develop skills in line with service requirements\n\nActing as Competent or Authorised Person when appointed\n\nLiaising and undertaking duties at other healthcare projects if directed\n\nUndertaking overtime where required to maintain service delivery\n\nCarrying out any other duties commensurate with grade\n\nQualifications / Experience Required:\n\nQualified, time-served engineer\n\nMinimum 3 years' post-apprenticeship experience\n\nHealthcare experience desirable but not essential\n\nCross-trade experience advantageous\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established facilities team within a critical healthcare environment.\n\nIf you're interested, please call (phone number removed) or send your CV to

Astute's Power team are looking to recruit Site Crane Supervisor (Overhead) on an Energy from Waste Project in Leeds on a short-term contract, starting immediately.\n\nKey skills\n\nCoordinate labour, subcontractors, crane teams and plant operations to ensure works are completed safely and on schedule\nOversee overhead crane operations including lift planning, exclusion zones, lifting activities and compliance with lifting regulations\nEnsure all works are carried out in line with RAMS, permits to work, method statements and health & safety procedures\nEnsure all plant, lifting equipment and tools are inspected and fit for purpose before use\nSupport commissioning, testing and snagging activities during project completion phases\nEnsure workforce compliance with PPE requirements, environmental controls and company procedures\nPromote a strong safety culture and lead by example on site\nMust have previous experience as a Site Supervisor within heavy industrial environments, as a preference EFW /Power Plants in construction\nExperience supervising overhead crane maintenance or lifting operations on construction plants\nMust hold relevant tickets including SSSTS, CSCS, CPCS A62, NPORS\n\nLocation, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Crane Supervisor role\n\nLeeds\nImmediate Start\n2 months minimum\n£550.00 per day (flexible for the right candidate)Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful

Job Title: Senior Substation Primary (P&C) Design Engineer\nIR35 Determination: Inside\nOffice Location: Surrey, Birmingham, Leeds, or Glasgow (Hybrid)\nStart Date: ASAP\nEnd Date: Minimum 12 months (Likely to be long term)\nPay Rate (Per Hour): £60\nHours Per Week: 40\nNotice Period for Termination: 4 week (s)\nVetting Required: Yes - C\nExpenses: Yes (For travel to sites)\n\nRole Overview:\n\nOur client's team is looking for engineers with a strong understanding of electrical engineering, power systems, and energy markets, who are keen to develop their knowledge and contribute meaningfully to the energy sector. If you are passionate about shaping a sustainable future and are interested in how engineering supports the journey to Net Zero, we would like to hear from you. This is an excellent long term contract opportunity that offers hybrid working.\n\nIn this role, you will work on substation design projects, focusing on electricity transmission and distribution networks. You will also have opportunities to support wider projects across the Power & Energy Solutions team.\n\nThe clients include National Grid, SSEN, and other organisations across the UK and internationally. You will gain experience delivering multi-disciplinary design projects from Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) through to Detailed Design.\n\nThis role includes ongoing professional development, training, and support towards chartership, with opportunities to work on a wide range of impactful projects.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n·Operate in a senior role within an Electrical Engineering team based in Epsom, Birmingham, Leeds, or Glasgow.\n·Build strong, trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders.\n·Work collaboratively both in-office and on client sites.\n·Interface directly with clients, understanding requirements and converting opportunities into successful project workstreams.\n·Provide technical leadership across FEED and Detailed Design projects for National Grid, SSEN Transmission, and other T&D clients.\n·Ensure quality assurance and successful delivery of FEED studies, detailed designs, and bids.\n·Support resource planning and training for effective project delivery.\n·Review HV plant aspects including:\noLayouts and elevations\noMaintenance access drawings\noEarthing design and reports\noMechanical interlocking\noHV busbar calculations\noTechnical specifications for HV equipment\n·Act as Principal Designer Representative when required.\n·Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.\n·Manage tender packages and contribute to HV plant technical submissions.\n·Lead and participate in design and hazard review meetings.\n·Conduct site visits as required.\n·Demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and customer-focused skills.\n·Identify client needs and contribute to business development activities.\n\nAbout You:\n\n·Passion for working in a consultancy environment.\n·Commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture.\n·A curious mindset with a drive to develop innovative solutions.\n·Strong desire for continuous professional development.\n·Motivation to achieve professional accreditation (e.g., Chartership).\n·Adaptability to agile working methods and new technologies.\n·Willingness to spend a minimum of three days per week in the office or on-site (project dependent).\n\nExperience & Qualifications:\n\n·Experience in Electrical Engineering, with a focus on Primary Plant design.\noExperience up to 400kV is preferred, but not essential.\n·Minimum of a 2:2 BEng in:\noElectrical Engineering\noEnergy Systems\noRenewable Energy\n\nFOOTNOTE:\n \nIf you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.\n \nEven if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Evan Brookes at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.\n \nBy applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance to our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us

Principal Electrical Engineer – Low Carbon Sector: Energy Transition / Power & Infrastructure Location: Remote (UK) with occasional travel to Manchester, London, Newcastle & Glasgow offices Overview We are seeking an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to join a leading Energy Transition team, supporting the delivery of innovative, low-carbon and energy infrastructure projects across the UK and beyond. This role will involve taking a technical leadership position within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, contributing to projects from early-stage feasibility through to detailed design, construction, and operational support. You will play a key role in developing high-quality electrical engineering solutions across a diverse range of energy sector projects, including emerging and first-of-a-kind technologies. Key Responsibilities • Lead and support the development of cost-effective and innovative electrical engineering solutions across multidisciplinary project teams, • Deliver electrical engineering work across all project stages, including:, • Feasibility studies, • Concept design, • FEED, • Value engineering, • Detailed design, • Develop key electrical deliverables including:, • Single line diagrams (SLDs), • Cable calculations, • Cable block diagrams, • Plant layouts and cable routing designs, • Containment designs, • Switchgear configuration philosophies, • Bills of materials and quantities, • Collaborate with equipment vendors to develop package designs and support technical evaluations, • Support assessment of electrical assets in construction or operation, identifying performance risks and improvement opportunities, • Contribute to proposals, bids, and multidisciplinary tender submissions, • Provide technical leadership within EC&I electrical engineering discipline Required Skills & Experience • Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, • Significant post-graduate experience in electrical design, operation, maintenance, or testing, • Chartered Engineer status (or working towards IEng/CEng) with a relevant professional institution, • Strong understanding of power and energy project design, construction, and operation, • Proven ability to develop electrical engineering deliverables or assess operational/installed assets, • Experience with medium and high-voltage systems, including commissioning, operation, maintenance, and testing, • Strong understanding of engineering design processes, including:, • Design scope development, • Engineering calculations, • Technical documentation, • Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering environments Project Scope Projects will support the Energy Transition and low-carbon infrastructure sector, including: • Renewable and low-carbon energy systems, • Power generation and distribution infrastructure, • Industrial and energy process facilities, • First-of-a-kind and emerging energy technologies, • Full lifecycle delivery from concept through to decommissioning You will work alongside developers, utilities, EPC contractors, OEMs, government bodies, and financial stakeholders.

Sales Executive (Generators) Midlands £60,000 - £70,000 + Company Car + Fuel Card + Laptop + Phone +Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus + Enhanced Pension Are you a sales Executive or similar who has previous experience within the plant hire or generator industry or similar looking to take the next step in their career within a fast-growing ambitious company that looks after their employees and provides. Do you want to join a company has almost 10 years of expertise delivering diesel generator and backup power solutions to a wide range of industries. Due to continued growth and strategic expansion, they are now looking to recruit a Sales Executive or similar to join their successful team and play a key role in developing new business opportunities. On offer is an excellent opportunity for a sales professional to join a respected business offering excellent support and long-term career development within the growing power generation industry. In this role, you will need to be in the office in Peterborough once a week other then that you will have complete freedom in how you drive in business for the company meaning you can completely make the role your own. This role would suit a sales Executive or similar who has previous experience within the plant hire or generator industry or similar, who is looking to join a company that has lots of b...

VGC Group are pleased to be supporting our client, a leading global design and engineering consultancy, who are looking to hire a Principal Electrical Engineer. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering cost-effective, efficient and innovative engineering solutions to complex challenges, helping to shape practical, high-quality designs across a wide range of energy projects. This role involves contributing to projects at all stages of maturity, including Feasibility Studies, Concept Design, FEED, Value Engineering and Detailed Design. You’ll take a lead role in developing electrical engineering deliverables and supporting the assessment, optimisation and safe operation of electrical systems across the energy sector. This role is a fantastic opportunity to: • Lead and support the development of practical, cost-effective and innovative engineering solutions in collaboration with wider project teams., • Deliver engineering work across multiple project phases, from early-stage feasibility through to detailed design., • Prepare and develop electrical deliverables including single line diagrams, cable calculations, cable block diagrams, plant layouts, cable routing, containment design, switchgear configuration philosophies and bills of materials/quantities., • Work closely with equipment vendors to develop equipment package designs and participate in technical evaluations of vendor proposals., • Support owners, operators and investors by assessing the condition, performance and risks associated with electrical assets, identifying opportunities and intervention needs., • Contribute to the preparation of proposals and bids for the EC&I discipline and support multidisciplinary tender submissions. We would like to hear from yo if you can offer: • A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, supported by significant post-graduate experience in electrical design, operation, maintenance or testing., • Chartered Engineer status or working toward IEng/CEng with membership of a relevant professional institution., • The capability and motivation to take a lead role in developing electrical deliverables or assessing assets under construction or in operation., • Strong knowledge of the design, construction and operation of power and energy projects., • Proven understanding of the design process, including working with scopes, design concepts, calculations and documentation, and/or experience with commissioning, operation, maintenance and testing of medium- and high-voltage systems and equipment.

Role: Welfare Engineer Pay:£29,000-£32,000 Rota: Monday – Friday - DAYS My client, a large Hire Company, is looking for a Depot Engineer to join their fitter team. The main responsibilities of the Depot Engineer will include; Carry out major in-house repairs, refurbishments across a wide range of equipment including Tower Lights Install, maintain, and upgrade 12V and 24V electrical systems, including lighting, batteries, charging systems, and power distribution Repairs as necessary to ensure hire equipment is fit for purpose Fault Finding InspectionsThe client is prepared to offer the Depot Engineer; A competitive salary with excellent overtime rates Genuine opportunities for career progression In House Training to gain qualifications within the IndustryThe successful Maintenance Engineer will have; Strong knowledge of 12V and 24V vehicle electrical systems and wiring diagrams Experience in equipment repair, engineering, or a similar maintenance role. Background in plant, welfare units, access equipment, or a similar industry.If you are interested in this Workshop Engineer role, please submit an up to date CV through this advert or call Karla at Kemp Recruitment on (phone number removed) and Select option 2- INDKA...

Astute's Power team are looking to recruit Site Crane Supervisor (Overhead) on an Energy from Waste Project in Leeds on a short-term contract, starting immediately. Key skills • Coordinate labour, subcontractors, crane teams and plant operations to ensure works are completed safely and on schedule, • Oversee overhead crane operations including lift planning, exclusion zones, lifting activities and compliance with lifting regulations, • Ensure all works are carried out in line with RAMS, permits to work, method statements and health & safety procedures, • Ensure all plant, lifting equipment and tools are inspected and fit for purpose before use, • Support commissioning, testing and snagging activities during project completion phases, • Ensure workforce compliance with PPE requirements, environmental controls and company procedures, • Promote a strong safety culture and lead by example on site, • Must have previous experience as a Site Supervisor within heavy industrial environments, as a preference EFW /Power Plants in construction, • Experience supervising overhead crane maintenance or lifting operations on construction plants, • Must hold relevant tickets including SSSTS, CSCS, CPCS A62, NPORS Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Crane Supervisor role • Leeds, • Immediate Start, • 2 months mi...

Sales Executive (Generators) Midlands £60,000 - £70,000 + Company Car + Fuel Card + Laptop + Phone +Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus + Enhanced Pension Are you a sales Executive or similar who has previous experience within the plant hire or generator industry or similar looking to take the next step in their career within a fast-growing ambitious company that looks after their employees and provides. Do you want to join a company has almost 10 years of expertise delivering diesel generator and backup power solutions to a wide range of industries. Due to continued growth and strategic expansion, they are now looking to recruit a Sales Executive or similar to join their successful team and play a key role in developing new business opportunities. On offer is an excellent opportunity for a sales professional to join a respected business offering excellent support and long-term career development within the growing power generation industry. In this role, you will need to be in the office in Peterborough once a week other then that you will have complete freedom in how you drive in business for the company meaning you can completely make the role your own. This role would suit a sales Executive or similar who has previous experience within the plant hire or generator industry or similar, who is looking to join a company that has lots of benefits and looks after their employees. The Role Identify and develop...

HV Design Engineer Manchester £65-68 an hour 12 Month Initial Contract Essential Skillset: • Design HV and LV electrical systems for solar projects, • Produce and review Single Line Diagrams, • Manage grid connection applications and liaise directly with DNOs, • Strong understanding of Grid Code requirements including G99 and G100, • Specify primary plant including transformers, switchgear, protection systems, inverters, and metering, • Support protection design and relay settings in line with DNO requirements, • Review and respond to DNO technical queries and connection offers, • Provide technical support through procurement, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and energisation, • Ensure compliance with BS, IEC, ENA standards and project-specific requirements, • Support design reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering exercises, • Experience with grid modelling tools such as ETAP or similar, • Strong experience within solar PV, renewables, or power generation sector, • Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience) JBRP1_UKTJ

Maintenance Engineer - CHP Job Summary This field-based role involves performing routine servicing and reactive maintenance on Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems ranging from 30kW to 500kW. The position requires extensive travel throughout the UK and includes first-responder duties for equipment breakdowns. Core Details Salary: £36,000 £45,000 per annum. Hours: Full-time, 40-hour week. Location: Field-based with nationwide travel and frequent overnight stays. Benefits: Company vehicle (optional private use), enhanced pension, life cover, and 25 days holiday. Key Responsibilities Maintenance: Execute a mixture of scheduled service work and emergency reactive repairs. Technical Reporting: Provide detailed site reports highlighting necessary actions and improvement opportunities. Relationship Management: Build effective relationships with the service team and provide technical support to colleagues and customers. Safety & Compliance: Observe health and safety procedures on-site and complete required Risk Assessments. Required Skills & Experience Experience: Minimum of 3 years as a CHP service engineer or in a similar capacity. Mechanical/Electrical Knowledge: Strong practical understanding of LTHW hot water systems, pumps, inverter drives, and LV power generation/distribution. Technical Systems: Proficiency in software-based control systems (e.g., Comap, Web Supervisor, or Inteli Monitor). Qualifications: Essential requirements include a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification and IEE 18th Edition certification. IT Proficiency: Fluent in Microsoft Office and experienced in using laptop-based engine analysis tools. Desirable Attributes MWM Training or Gas Safe qualification. Experience with building services plant such as HVAC or BMS. Knowledge of BMS protocol languages like Modbus, Profibus, or BACNet. Possession of a CSCS card and a personal mechanical/electrical toolkit. Smart Search Technical is a specialist recruitment company operating in technical engineering sectors across the UK & beyond. Founded in 2024, our mission is to simplify the recruitment process for both job seekers and employers, leveraging our extensive knowledge, connections and experience. By applying for this position, you consent to be contacted by our organisation if your qualifications align with the requirements for any role we represent. JBRP1_UKTJ

Senior Electrical Design Engineer - HV Plant Location: North England (hybrid with travel to offices and site visits) Salary: up to £70,000 (+ benefits) Position: Permanent A leading UK engineering services provider is recruiting for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer - HV Plant to support the delivery of complex infrastructure projects across the power sector. With a strong pipeline of transmission, distribution, and renewable energy projects, they are looking to expand their design team with an experienced engineer. In this role, you will take the lead on the design, drawings, and calculations for substation primary plant systems. You will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team and provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, from concept through to detailed design. Key Responsibilities • Lead HV/EHV substation primary plant design projects, ensuring delivery to quality, time, and budget requirements, • Develop and review engineering drawings and documentation, including general arrangements, layouts, and single line diagrams, • Perform design calculations such as busbar sizing, short-circuit analysis, cable sizing, and switchroom assessments, • Prepare and review technical specifications for substation plant and associated equipment, • Carry out site surveys and provide technical support to site teams, • Participate in design reviews, hazard assessments, and client meetings Ideal Background & Skills • Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, • Proven experience delivering HV/EHV substation primary (plant) design projects, • Strong understanding of substation layouts, plant equipment, and design calculations, • Ability to work independently on technically complex projects, • Good commercial awareness and experience working within project constraints This is a strong opportunity to join a growing organisation and play a key role in the delivery of major UK energy infrastructure projects. If you're interested in exploring this role further, please apply. Alternatively, contact Anusha Gopalan on 020 4602 7660 or . JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Title: Operations Technician Location: Shoreham Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent Salary: £45000-£48000 Benefits: Pension, Private Medical, Incentive Plan, 25 Holidays About Us We are a leading power company operating in the UK, Ireland, and Germany. We tackle the big, systemic challenges in the energy transition. We bring together expertise in trading, operations, and engineering to identify and anticipate challenges that will emerge as the energy transition unfolds. We then act to solve them. Today, our portfolio includes reliable thermal power, battery storage, and carbon capture projects. Together, these assets deliver decarbonised, dispatchable, and flexible power generation to meet the needs of millions of homes and businesses. The Role Are you a hands-on Production Technician/operations Technician with a passion for operational excellence and safety? Join the team at Shoreham Power Station, one of the UK's most efficient and flexible gas plants, and play a key role in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. You'll support the Production Team Leader on a shift basis, contribute to energy management, and help maintain compliance with safety and environmental standards. Key Responsibilities • Operate the plant safely and efficiently in line with company and regulatory standards, • Support the Production Team Leader in all production-related activities, • Analyse and diagnose plant-related issues and implement solutions, • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental Protection legislation, • Apply and implement safety rules up to HV Senior Authorised Person / Safety Coordinator level, • Communicate with National Grid to meet REMIT obligations and load profiles, • Conduct HSE self-audits and behavioural audits of contractors and staff, • Carry out production routines and routine plant testing, • Supervise contractors and manage production-managed contracts, • Undertake maintenance activities within competence, • Contribute to continuous improvement and station development initiatives What We're Looking For • Minimum HNC or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline, • At least 2 years of relevant industry experience, • Strong computer literacy and technical capability, • Demonstrated team working and communication skills, • Knowledge of safe working practices and HSE legislation, • Ability to support electrical, mechanical, and control/instrumentation disciplines, • Strong problem-solving, organisational, and time management skills, • Self-motivated with a flexible, can-do attitude Why Join Us? Known for our ability to think and act fast using our energy intelligence, our mission is to enable the energy transition by providing the power we need today and tomorrow. Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to grow, we provide structured development pathways. We offer a competitive salary, pension scheme, private medical insurance, long-term incentive plan, and holiday starting at 25 days plus bank holidays. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants. JBRP1_UKTJ

Electrical Engineer - Manufacturing Leeds | £39,000 - £45,000 + Benefits | Days An established international manufacturer is looking to recruit an Electrical Engineer for its production facility in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing business offering long-term stability, technical variety, and involvement in continuous improvement and development projects. The Role Working as part of a multi-disciplined engineering team, you will support the maintenance, improvement, and development of manufacturing plant and equipment across the site. Key responsibilities include: Diagnosing plant and equipment faults and implementing engineering solutions Supporting improvement and development projects across manufacturing operations Hands-on assembly, modification, and installation of equipment Contributing to continuous improvement activities across the site Participating in an out-of-hours call-out rotaThis is a Monday to Friday days-based position. The Candidate The successful candidate will ideally have a broad electrical engineering background gained within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Experience may include: PLC controls and electrical fault finding Cabinet wiring and electrical maintenance Control systems, motors, transformers and VFDs Single phase and three phase systems Electronics and industrial electrical systemsYou will also be: Analytical with strong fault-finding skills A quick learner with a proactive approach Hands-on with excellent attention to detailThe following experience would be advantageous but is not essential: High-temperature manufacturing environments Power control systems and specialist industrial equipment Mechanical engineering skills alongside electrical expertise Qualifications Apprentice trained in Electrical Engineering HNC or equivalent qualification preferredThis role would suit an engineer with a genuine interest in technology, manufacturing processes, and engineering improvement projects. Salary & Benefits £39,000 - £45,000 depending on experience Attractive benefits package Long-term opportunity within a well-established manufacturing business

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Primary Design Engineer to join a well-established engineering business delivering major transmission and distribution infrastructure projects across the UK. This role will focus on the design and delivery of HV/EHV substation projects up to 400kV, working as part of a highly skilled engineering team on complex and technically challenging schemes within the power sector. Key Responsibilities: • Produce concept, preliminary and detailed primary design solutions for substations up to 400kV, • Develop and review general arrangement drawings, substation layouts and single line diagrams, • Carry out design calculations including busbar sizing, short circuit studies, cable sizing, lighting, lightning protection and switchroom calculations, • Prepare and review technical specifications and associated design documentation, • Conduct site surveys and liaise with project and construction teams, • Participate in hazard review meetings and promote a strong safety-by-design culture, • Ensure designs are delivered to programme, quality and client requirements Requirements: • Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, • Strong experience in HV/EHV substation primary plant design within the UK power sector, • Proven ability delivering complex transmission and distribution projects, • Knowledge of relevant industry standards and design practices, • Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership would be advantageous, • CSCS or SHEA Power certification preferred This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation involved in major infrastructure investment programmes, offering long-term career progression and exposure to high-profile projects across the UK power network. For a confidential discussion and further information, please apply today. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

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