Site Engineer

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing organisation seeking an experienced Site Engineer with a strong background in power distribution networks and high voltage (HV) equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable professional who enjoys working on complex infrastructure projects, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of electrical installation, maintenance, commissioning, and upgrade works.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting project delivery across HV electrical systems, ensuring all site activities are completed to the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate site activities relating to power distribution and high voltage electrical infrastructure projects.
• Supervise the installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of HV equipment, switchgear, substations, protection systems, and associated electrical assets.
• Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, drawings, technical standards, and industry regulations.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and quality checks to verify compliance and workmanship standards.
• Liaise with project managers, clients, subcontractors, and engineering teams to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Review and interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings, and construction documentation.
• Support commissioning activities, fault finding, and troubleshooting of HV distribution systems.
• Experience managing contractors and coordinating multi-disciplinary site teams.
• Strong problem-solving and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP) experience.
• Electrical commissioning experience within HV environments.
• SMSTS, SSSTS, or equivalent site management qualifications.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, or other health and safety certifications.
• Experience working within utility, renewable energy, industrial, or critical infrastructure sectors.