Senior Electrical Generator Engineer

Ready to power up your career Join Applied Power Engineering as an Senior Electrical Generator Engineer and become part of a forward-thinking team driving innovative energy solutions.

Location: Rotherham (S65 3SH), with travel across the UK
Competitive Salary: Negotiable (Dependent on Experience)
Job Type: Full – Time, Permanent

About Us:

Applied Power Engineering is a well-established and respected company specialising in power generation and emergency backup systems. We collaborate with some of the UK’s largest businesses, delivering comprehensive power solutions and ongoing support.

Due to sustained growth, driven by strategic business advancements and future expansion plans, we have an exciting opportunity for an Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer to work at sites across the UK.

Senior Electrical Generator Engineer - The Role:

As an Senior Electrical Generator Engineer, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality power generation and emergency backup solutions to our Blue Chip clients.

You will oversee and manage on-site installations, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. This role involves overseeing personnel, managing technical requirements, and maintaining excellent client communication.

Your hands-on expertise will be essential in adapting to changing project needs, solving complex engineering challenges, and ensuring smooth installations from start to finish.

Senior Electrical Generator Engineer – Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the MD, this senior installation and commissioning role includes:

- Understanding power generation control solutions and respective designs

- Managing the technical aspects of projects, from contract scope to execution

- Overseeing high-quality installations, ensuring project completion within schedule and budget

- Supervising and managing large and complex installation projects

- Developing work plans and pricing quotations for installation projects

- Conducting site reviews, pre-installation meetings, and project evaluations

- Reviewing work documentation ahead of scheduled installations

- Leading and coordinating site engineers on projects of varying sizes

- Engaging with suppliers and customers to ensure project success and resolve any challenges

- Reacting to on-site conditions, making informed decisions to address challenges and scope changes

- Assisting in developing and implementing work practices, procedures, and performance standards

- Training and mentoring installation personnel

- Maintaining administrative records, including timesheets, documentation, and order changes

- Communicating and documenting project status as per company procedures

Senior Electrical Generator Engineer - Qualifications, Skills, Training & Experience:

- Full, valid UK driving license and the right to work in the UK

- Experience as a commercial installation electrician

- SMSTS and ECS cardholder

- Apprentice trained

- Extensive knowledge of power generation solutions

- Familiarity with ComAp products (preferred but not essential)

- Strong mechanical aptitude and electrical installation expertise

- Proficiency with tools, equipment, and material handling

- Excellent planning, organisational, and decision-making skills

- Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration abilities

- Punctual, self-motivated, and possessing a strong work ethic

-Willing to work irregular hours and extended shifts as required at UK sites

Senior Electrical Generator Engineer - Benefits:

- 33 days of holiday including statutory holidays

- Enhanced pension contributions

- Company van, laptop, and mobile phone

- Corporate workwear and PPE provided

Application Process:

Don’t miss your chance to join Applied Power Engineering! Apply now to take the next step in your career as an Senior Electrical Generator Engineer.