Details:
- Salary: £60,000 - 70,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Bristol City of Bristol
- Date: 18 hours ago
Description:
Senior Electrical Engineer – HV/LV – Bristol
Location: Bristol / UK Project-Based
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 per annum
Employment: Full-Time
We are recruiting an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join an established electrical engineering contractor delivering major construction and infrastructure projects across the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to take a senior technical role supporting the delivery of complex High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) electrical installations.
The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, engineering support and project coordination throughout installation, testing, commissioning and handover.
The Role
Working closely with Project Managers, site teams and subcontractors, you will ensure electrical installations are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with UK standards and project specifications.
Responsibilities include:
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Providing senior engineering support across HV and LV electrical construction projects.
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Reviewing electrical drawings, specifications, schematics and technical documentation.
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Supporting the planning, installation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems.
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Ensuring compliance with UK electrical regulations, industry standards and project requirements.
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Coordinating with Project Managers, subcontractors, suppliers and client representatives.
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Resolving technical issues and supporting engineering decisions throughout project delivery.
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Reviewing risk assessments, method statements, permits and construction documentation.
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Monitoring installation progress, quality, safety and compliance.
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Providing technical guidance and support to junior engineers and installation teams.
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Supporting inspections, energisation, commissioning and project handover.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
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A degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent recognised qualification.
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Minimum 5 years' experience as an Electrical Engineer, Project Engineer or Senior Electrical Engineer.
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Proven experience delivering HV and LV electrical installation projects.
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Strong knowledge of electrical installation, protection systems, testing and commissioning.
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Experience working within UK construction, infrastructure, industrial or commercial electrical environments.
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Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics and specifications.
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Good understanding of UK electrical regulations, including BS 7671.
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Relevant ECS certification and UK site safety qualifications.
Experience working within HV operational environments, including HV authorisation or acting as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP), would be particularly advantageous.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing electrical engineering contractor working on major UK construction and infrastructure projects.
You will take a senior technical role within the project delivery team, supporting complex HV and LV installations while contributing to the development of junior engineers