Electrical Engineer-London

Electrical Engineer (LV)

About the Client

Our client is a leading UK energy infrastructure business specialising in the development, operation and decarbonisation of large-scale heating and cooling networks. The organisation delivers end-to-end energy solutions across the full project lifecycle, from initial development and design through to construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance. With a growing portfolio of complex energy infrastructure projects and a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and the transition to net zero, the business is investing significantly in the development and optimisation of its networks across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing engineering team and contribute to technically challenging projects that are supporting the UK's transition towards a lower-carbon energy future.

Culture is everything, our client is working to ensure they remain open, transparent and supportive through an exciting transitional period.

Their greatest aspiration is to become an employer of choice within the sector, ensuring we are in strong position to attract and retain the best talent by creating a positive working environment where individuals can thrive.

Role Purpose

An experienced Electrical Engineer (LV) responsible for providing specialist low-voltage electrical, instrumentation and control engineering support across energy and infrastructure projects.

The role provides engineering input throughout the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept development through detailed design, installation, testing, commissioning and operational support.

Working as part of multidisciplinary project teams, the Electrical Engineer will collaborate with internal stakeholders, clients, consultants, contractors, suppliers and statutory bodies to deliver safe, technically compliant and commercially effective electrical and control solutions.

The position also provides technical assurance of third-party engineering design and installation activities, including design reviews, verification and build-quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Engineering & Design

• Develop low-voltage electrical, instrumentation and control engineering solutions for industrial, commercial and energy-service projects.
• Undertake preliminary design studies, engineering assessments and feasibility work.
• Prepare cost estimates, equipment schedules, technical specifications, reports and other engineering documentation.
• Produce detailed electrical installation designs, models, schematics and drawings using AutoCAD and relevant electrical design software.
• Design and integrate electrical systems associated with energy-service plant, including steam, hot-water, power-generation and associated distribution systems.
• Apply sound electrical engineering principles to ensure designs are safe, reliable, maintainable and fit for purpose.
• Support the design and integration of industrial control systems, instrumentation and building management systems.
• Develop Functional Design Specifications (FDS), control panel specifications, schematics and control-system documentation where required.

Technical Assurance & Compliance

• Maintain a strong focus on health, safety and environmental requirements across all engineering activities.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable legislation, electrical standards, technical guidance and recognised industry best practice.
• Provide technical assurance of consultant, subcontractor and supplier designs through formal design reviews and verification activities.
• Support build-quality assurance and identify, assess and resolve technical issues arising during installation.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant electrical regulations and industry developments.
• Apply appropriate requirements relating to embedded generation and electrical distribution, including G99 and G100 where applicable.

Testing & Commissioning

• Plan, coordinate and supervise electrical design verification, testing and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate internal engineering resources and external specialist contractors as required.
• Provide technical support during installation, commissioning and operational phases.
• Assist with troubleshooting, modifications and changes to electrical and control systems requiring engineering input.

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle, including business development, estimating, mechanical engineering, commissioning, project management and operations.
• Coordinate external engineering consultants and subcontractors where specialist resources are required.
• Maintain clear communication with clients, suppliers, contractors, consultants and relevant statutory authorities.
• Manage assigned engineering activities independently, ensuring agreed scopes, deadlines and quality requirements are achieved.
• Monitor and report workload, progress, risks and resource requirements through appropriate management channels.
• Provide engineering input from initial opportunity identification through design, delivery, handover and ongoing operational support.
• Deputise for the Head of Electrical Engineering when required.

Key Performance Areas

Success in the role is measured through:

1. Technical quality, accuracy and attention to detail
2. Safety and reliability of critical electrical systems
3. Delivery of engineering activities within agreed timescales and resource allowances
4. Compliance with relevant legislation, standards and technical requirements
5. Effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

Technical Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Proven experience applying electrical engineering design principles within industrial, commercial or energy-related environments.
• Strong low-voltage electrical engineering and installation design experience.
• Experience producing comprehensive engineering documentation, technical reports, schedules and drawings.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or an equivalent engineering drawing environment.
• Sound understanding of electrical engineering legislation, standards and industry best practice.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong IT literacy and ability to work with engineering and project-management systems.

Desirable

• Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status or demonstrable progress towards professional registration.
• Experience with power generation, electrical distribution and embedded-generation systems.
• Experience with industrial and commercial control systems and Building Management Systems (BMS), from specification through commissioning.
• Experience using low-voltage electrical design software, such as Trimble or equivalent platforms.
• Experience with CHP, boiler and plate heat exchanger control systems.
• Knowledge and practical experience of G99 and G100 requirements.
• Experience acting as a Qualified Supervisor for low-voltage electrical installation works.
• Experience developing Functional Design Specifications (FDS).
• Experience producing control-panel specifications, schematics and industrial control-system designs.
• Experience supporting electrical testing, commissioning and technical assurance activities.

Professional & Personal Skills

• Strong analytical, diagnostic and problem-solving capability.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to technical accuracy.
• Ability to take ownership of engineering tasks and work independently.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Comfortable working under pressure and adapting to changing project requirements.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Collaborative approach to multidisciplinary engineering and project delivery.
• Professional, diplomatic and confidential approach to sensitive information.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and quality.
• Ability to communicate technical matters clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Eligibility

• Eligible to work in the United Kingdom.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training, site activities and professional development as required.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be a technically capable Electrical Engineer with strong low-voltage design experience and a practical understanding of industrial, commercial or energy infrastructure.

They will combine sound electrical engineering knowledge with hands-on project delivery experience, particularly across electrical distribution, control systems, instrumentation, commissioning and technical assurance.

The role would suit an engineer who can work independently while also contributing effectively to multidisciplinary teams, managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality engineering solutions safely, accurately and within agreed timescales.