Senior Electrical Project Engineer – Power & Renewable Energy

Salary: ££65,000 per annum Home based with car allowance + bonus
Contact email: jobs@recruitmeuk.com
Published: about 6 hours ago

We are recruiting for a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to support the delivery of complex power generation, renewable energy and industrial infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is a technically challenging role working across:

  • Power generation

  • Grid integration

  • Battery energy storage (BESS)

  • Renewable energy

  • Energy from waste

  • Industrial energy systems

You will play a key role across full project lifecycles — from feasibility and design through to commissioning and operational optimisation — within an engineering-led environment delivering real UK infrastructure.

The Role

Electrical Design & Engineering

  • Lead design and specification of electrical systems

  • Produce and review SLDs, protection philosophies, equipment specifications

  • Ensure compliance with IEC, ENA, BS7671 and UK grid standards

Grid Integration & Power Systems

  • Support grid connection strategies

  • Interface with DNOs, utilities and network operators

  • Provide technical input into power system studies

Feasibility & Technical Due Diligence

  • Conduct early-stage engineering assessments

  • Identify technical risk and viability

  • Support cost modelling and investment decisions

Project Lifecycle Delivery

  • Act as Electrical Engineering Lead from concept to commissioning

  • Provide installation oversight and commissioning support

  • Ensure systems are delivered to design intent

Modelling & Performance Optimisation

  • Use engineering software (AutoCAD, MATLAB or similar)

  • Support system modelling, stability assessment and optimisation

Control & Process Integration

  • Work alongside SCADA and control engineers

  • Support electrical integration within process plant environments

Technical Troubleshooting

  • Root cause analysis and fault finding

  • Site-based technical support when required

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Interface with contractors, regulators and technology vendors

  • Represent the business in technical meetings

What’s in it for you?

  • Car allowance

  • Annual bonus scheme

  • Private medical insurance

  • 5% employer pension contribution

  • Life assurance (4x salary)

  • Exposure to major UK energy transition & infrastructure projects

  • Full lifecycle project involvement

  • Long-term sector growth & career progression

About You

You will likely have:

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

  • Chartered status (or working toward)

  • Experience delivering power generation or infrastructure projects

  • Strong knowledge of grid integration and power systems

  • Understanding of IEC, ENA, BS7671 standards

  • Experience in renewable energy, BESS, energy from waste or process plant (desirable)

  • Exposure to SCADA or industrial control environments

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to manage multiple technical workstreams

  • Willingness to travel across UK project sites

Why Apply?

  • Work on critical UK energy infrastructure

  • Influence real-world operational assets

  • Engineering-led culture with technical autonomy

  • High-growth sector: renewables, grid stability, energy transition

  • Long-term career security in a future-focused market

If you’re an experienced Electrical Project Engineer looking to step into a senior, technically impactful role within the UK energy and infrastructure sector — we’d welcome your application.