Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer - Power, Renewables & Grid Infrastructure
£65,000-£80,000 + Company Car / Car Allowance + Pension + Healthcare Contribution
Permanent | Start ASAP
Kilmarnock

A leading international engineering contractor is recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its growing UK operations based in Kilmarnock.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of major Energy, Power & Renewables projects, supporting the development of critical electrical infrastructure across the UK.

Working within a highly experienced project team, you will be involved in the delivery of HV and LV electrical systems, substations, grid connections, protection systems and wider power infrastructure projects from design through to commissioning and handover.

The role would suit an experienced Electrical Engineer, Lead Electrical Engineer or Power Engineer seeking greater technical responsibility within a growing business delivering large-scale energy infrastructure projects.

The Role

Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will provide technical leadership throughout the full project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and review of schematic drawings and single-line diagrams.
• Provide technical leadership across HV and LV electrical systems.
• Support the delivery of substation, grid connection and power infrastructure works.
• Assist with protection and control systems integration.
• Review engineering designs, specifications and technical submissions.
• Support equipment selection, procurement and supplier coordination.
• Liaise with project managers, construction teams, subcontractors, suppliers and clients.
• Manage technical queries and provide engineering support throughout project delivery.
• Support installation, testing, energisation and commissioning activities.
• Mentor and support junior engineers within the wider engineering team.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with project, quality and safety requirements.

Suitable Backgrounds

Applicants are welcomed from the following sectors:

Energy Infrastructure
Renewable Energy
Power Generation
Transmission & Distribution
Utilities
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Substations
Grid Connections
Protection & Control Systems
Data Centres
Heavy Industrial Projects

Senior Engineers currently working for EPC contractors, M&E contractors, utilities, renewable energy businesses, power engineering specialists or major infrastructure contractors are particularly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Previous experience working as a Senior Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Lead Electrical Engineer or similar within a project-based environment.
• Strong understanding of HV and LV electrical systems.
• Experience within substations, grid infrastructure, transmission & distribution, renewable energy or major power projects would be highly advantageous.
• Experience delivering projects through design, installation, testing and commissioning phases.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate engineering activities across multiple disciplines.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery environments.

Package

• £65,000-£80,000 basic salary depending on experience.
• Company car or car allowance.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• £500 annual healthcare contribution.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on major UK energy and infrastructure projects.

About the Opportunity

This position offers the chance to join a highly regarded engineering contractor with an established presence across the UK and Europe.

The business continues to secure significant work within the Energy, Power & Renewables sector and is investing heavily in the growth of its UK operations.

For experienced engineers looking to work on technically challenging HV infrastructure, substations, grid connection and renewable energy projects while taking a leading role within project delivery teams, this represents an excellent long-term career opportunity.

If you have experience within power generation, renewables, transmission & distribution, substations, utilities, grid infrastructure or major energy projects and are looking for your next senior-level opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.