Details:
- Salary: £450 - 500 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Canterbury Kent
- Date: 14 hours ago
Description:
Project Engineer – Electrical (BESS & Substation Projects)
Location: Kent → Doncaster
Voltage Experience: 33kV & 132kV
Sector: Energy / ICP / Power Infrastructure
A leading ICP operating within the energy and power infrastructure sector is looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to support delivery across a live BESS and substation project in Kent, with a planned transition onto a subsequent project in Doncaster.
This is a key site-based engineering role, with a strong focus on technical assurance, contractor coordination, and delivery of high-voltage works in line with GAT1 specifications, DNO requirements, and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Design Assurance
* Review and provide feedback on drawings, SLDs, schematics, protection studies, and cable calculations
* Ensure compliance with:
* GAT1 specifications
* Relevant DNO requirements
* ENA / IEC / BS standards
* Identify and resolve design issues, inconsistencies, and non-compliances with contractors
* Validate specifications for key equipment including switchgear, transformers, protection relays, SCADA systems, and BESS components
Construction & Commissioning Oversight
* Provide on-site engineering support through installation, commissioning, and energisation phases
* Ensure works are delivered in line with approved designs and installation standards
* Oversee HV/LV cabling, Earthing systems , Equipment install , Civil/electrical interfaces , Protection & control integration
* Conduct pre-energisation inspections and readiness checks
* Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, and handover processes
Contractor Coordination
* Act as the technical interface between civils, electrical, OEMs, and control system contractors
* Ensure alignment across all parties quality and approvals, Programme and documentation timelines, DNO-approved connection requirements, Installation and testing standards
* Manage and challenge contractors on technical issues and drive resolutions
* Support progress meetings, design reviews, and risk workshops
Compliance & Documentation
* Ensure works comply with CDM, HSE regulations, and site safety protocols
* Maintain engineering records including TQs, NCRs, change control, and project logs
* Support delivery of O&M manuals, as-builts, and handover documentation
Requirements
* Electrical Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent experience)
* Proven experience working on 33kV and/or 132kV projects
* Strong understanding of: Substations and grid connections , BESS projects, HV equipment, protection systems, and SCADA
* Experience working alongside or interfacing with DNOs
* Ability to manage multiple contractors and technical interfaces
* Proactive and detail-focused approach to site engineering