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HV/MV Electrical Engineer (11-33KV) - South Yorkshire - £50-70k starting salary DoE + 10% Bonus + Company Car + Pension + Private Healthcare + Other Benefits
Do you have extensive experience in HV electrical systems within the process industry?
Can you provide technical leadership across power distribution, rotating machinery, and electrical control equipment?
Are you a Chartered Engineer (or working towards it) with strong communication and influencing skills?
Are you eligible to live and work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship?
If you answered yes, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
What You Need….A degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field (or equivalent experience).
- At least 5 years of experience providing engineering support, ideally with HV systems in the process industry.
- Expertise in power distribution, large motors (synchronous), transformers, HV switchgear, and cable systems.
- Chartered Engineer status with the IET (or working towards it - equivalent experience considered).
- Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to interact and support multiple teams.
- A strong focus on safety and commitment to an inclusive work environment.
- Experience working within voltage ranges from 11kV to 33kV.
- Flexibility to travel to sites across the UK & Ireland when required.
- Applicants must have the right to work and live in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.
What You Get in Return
- Competitive salary of £50k - £70k, plus 10% bonus.
- Company car, pension scheme, and private healthcare.
- 25 days of paid leave, plus flexible leave options.
- A strong focus on health & well-being benefits.
- Career development and training opportunities within a leading organization.
About the Company
Despite being a major player in the industrial and medical gas supply sector, this company operates one of the largest private electrical networks in the UK. Some of their electrical assets include motors powerful enough to supply small towns, alongside a vast high-voltage infrastructure. Engineers in this role will be joining a business that values technical excellence and provides exposure to large-scale electrical systems rarely seen outside of the utility sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert technical guidance on power distribution, transformers, HV switchgear, and large rotating machinery.
- Act as a strategic leader, ensuring electrical operations and projects align with business objectives across the UK & Ireland.
- Oversee asset repairs, replacements, and manage the Engineering Management of Change (EMOC) process.
- Advise and support technicians daily, leveraging hands-on experience to provide solutions and ensure best practices.
- Lead electrical engineering deliverables on complex multi-discipline projects, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.
- Take ownership of internal standards and provide expert technical authority and guidance.
Is This Role for You?
While this is not a hands-on role, it would suit someone with a strong technical background in electrical systems, including hands-on experience in their career. The ideal candidate will use their expertise to advise and guide technicians while shaping strategy and ensuring operational excellence.
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