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Senior HV Engineer (Flexible Generation)

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 65,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

Senior HV Engineer (Flexible Generation)

Hybrid Working - Oxfordshire, Wiltshire or Reading Area 

£65,000 - £75,000 + Vehicle + Bonus (Up to 15%) + Pension + Private Healthcare + EV Scheme + Excellent Benefits

Are you a highly experienced HV Engineer looking to take ownership of technical decision-making across a growing portfolio of critical energy infrastructure assets?

Do you want to act as the technical authority for high voltage systems within a business playing a key role in the UK's energy transition?

This company is a leading independent energy provider with a rapidly expanding portfolio of flexible generation, battery energy storage and renewable energy assets across the UK. Operating a diverse network of generation, storage and grid-connected infrastructure, they are helping to deliver a cleaner, more flexible and resilient power network.

As Senior HV Engineer, you will serve as the technical authority for all high voltage electrical matters across the portfolio. You will be accountable for day-to-day technical decisions, operational standards, asset performance and engineering governance, ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of HV systems. Working closely with operational teams, contractors, project engineers and senior stakeholders, you will provide expert guidance on maintenance, fault resolution, commissioning activities and future asset development.

The ideal candidate will have experience with HV electrical systems up to 33kV, alongside exposure to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), renewable energy technologies such as wind and solar, or heavy industrial environments. You will possess strong technical leadership skills and be comfortable acting as the key engineering authority within the business.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative and financially secure organisation with a growing presence in the renewable and flexible energy sector, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping engineering standards, influencing operational strategy and supporting the delivery of major energy infrastructure projects.

The Role:

Acting as the technical authority for HV systems across a portfolio of generation, BESS and renewable energy assets
Accountable for day-to-day technical decisions, operational support and engineering standards
Leading maintenance, fault-finding and performance improvement activities for HV plant up to 33kV
Supporting commissioning, energisation and integration of new energy infrastructure projects
Providing technical leadership while ensuring compliance with HV safety and regulatory requirements
The Person:

Strong HV electrical engineering experience within BESS, renewables, power generation, utilities or heavy industry
Technical expertise in HV systems up to 33kV, including maintenance, fault finding and commissioning
Experience operating as a senior engineer, lead engineer or technical authority
Exposure to BESS, wind, solar or other grid-connected energy assets is highly desirable
Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally
Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Nathan Williams.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

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