Current positions

If you’re interested in working in the electrical engineering sector, please explore the current jobs below and submit your CV with a covering letter

Powersystems also welcomes your speculative CV and supporting covering letter, please email this to enquiries@powersystemsuk.com

To apply to any of the current vacancies at Powersystems, please click on the ‘Apply Here’ button next to the listing you wish to apply for

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At Powersystems, we understand that some individuals may hesitate to apply if they believe they don’t meet all the criteria. However, we want to assure you that you shouldn’t be concerned. We value diversity and believe in the strength that comes from our differences and shared life experiences. We encourage you to submit your application; we’d rather not miss out on the potential you bring to our team. Our commitment is to provide a safe and respectful work environment that celebrates individuality.

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A Fantastic SHEQ Advisor Career Opportunity to help ‘Power the Transition to a Carbon Free Future’

Are you looking to advance your career? Do you want to join an established team in an exciting and progressive British business?

Powersystems UK Ltd. is a leading high-voltage engineering company specialising in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections and renewable generation.  Due to our continued success, we have a pipeline of work into 2027 and beyond. Our headquarters are in Yate near Bristol with a regional office in Glasgow.

Powersystems is an Employee-Owned business and has a vested interest in the well-being and success of all its employees. We will encourage and empower you to be imaginative, share your great ideas and to contribute to the future continued success of our business.

This exciting opportunity to join our team has been created because of our continued success and expansion within the marketplace in particular the renewable energy industry. Based in our Glasgow office, we are looking to recruit an experienced ‘hands-on’ safety, health, environment and quality advisor. This role will provide support to the SHEQ Manager and partners of Powersystems in promoting a positive health and safety culture, working towards continual SHEQ improvements in line with our core value PriorityNo.1 – Health, Safety and Well-being.

We Are Recruiting For A SHEQ ADVISOR

  • Salary £38,000-£45,000 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience
  • Job type: Full time and permanent

Duties and responsibilities of the role include, but not limited to:

  • Actively maintain Management Systems ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 and assist with annual reviews of SHEQ Management Systems
  • Conduct SHEQ Audits and Inspections at across the Company to identify potential hazards and risks
  • Investigate incidents, near-misses, and non-compliance, providing root cause analysis and assisting in the close out
  • Develop a suite of lessons learnt communications and deliver across the Company i.e. SHEQ briefings
  • Provide guidance and support to the Company on statutory requirements, compliance, and company standards, supporting and developing quality, environmental and health and safety procedures
  • Work with partners across the Company to ensure that SHEQ is considered at all stages of work and that relevant control measures are identified
  • Support the commercial business through the SHEQ element of tenders and PQQ’s
  • Support the approved supplier and contractor list process
  • Attend and provide input to project kick off and quarterly SHEQ Committee meetings
  • Contribute to the future success of Powersystems and its clients
  • Embrace and demonstrate Powersystems 5 principles of: Priority No.1 – Health, Safety and Well-being, Professionalism, Pride, Partnership and Proactive​

Here’s what you need to be successful in the role:

  • NEBOSH General Certificate (ideally, Construction Certificate) or Level 3 NVQ equivalent
  • Previous experience of working within construction, utilities, manufacturing, engineering, or electrical sectors
  • Practical knowledge of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (2015)
  • Experience of SHEQ Management Systems and development of SHEQ procedures
  • Knowledge and active participation in auditing of – ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001
  • Direct experience of internal auditing procedures
  • Demonstrable good oral and written communication skills, including writing risk assessments, environmental aspects/impacts assessments and COSHH assessments
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Competency in Microsoft Office 365
  • Must be able to work within and contribute to a dynamic team
  • Open to change, resilient and proactive
  • Must be available to travel on work related business throughout the UK with overnight stays
  • Full UK driving licence

  Desirable:

  • IEMA Foundation Certificate (Environmental)
  • A member of IOSH or equivalent institution
  • NEBOSH certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management
  • ISO Internal Auditor

   In return we offer:

  • Salary £38,000 – £45,000
  • Benefit from company profit share as a partner in our business
  • Company contributory pension scheme
  • Car allowance
  • Private health insurance and healthcare cashback plan
  • 25 days annual holiday plus paid public holidays
  • Flexible working arrangements (office/hybrid)
  • Great training and development opportunities
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Well being initiative including our EAP and in house Mental Health First Aiders

Everyone is welcome at Powersystems. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We offer a positive and rewarding working environment with a relaxed atmosphere. We are highly professional and offer excellent support mechanisms to help develop your knowledge and career. If you believe that you have what it takes to power our future together then we wish to hear from you.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Next steps:

We look forward to receiving your application and we will be in touch shortly.

*Politely we ask no agencies please

To apply for this position, click here >>>>


A Fantastic Bid Estimator/Tendering Engineer Career Opportunity to help ‘Power the Transition to a Carbon Free Future’

Powersystems based in Yate, Bristol is a leading high-voltage engineering company specialising in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections and renewable energy generation. Due to our continuing success, we have a pipeline of work into 2027 and beyond.

Are you looking to advance your career with full training provided? Do you want to join an established team in an exciting and progressive British business?

We Are Recruiting For A High Voltage Tendering Engineer

  • Salary £50,000-£65,000 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience
  • Job type: Full time and permanent

This exciting opportunity to join our team has been created because of our continued success and expansion within the marketplace, within the renewable energy sector. We are looking to recruit a High Voltage Tendering Engineer to produce tenders from enquiries.

As part of the sales and tendering team, you will be responsible for quoting high value projects and producing detailed cost estimates, winning bid submissions, bid presentations, contract negotiations and eventual handover to electrical engineering projects teams, in accordance with the Powersystems agreed business strategy and requirements.

Duties and responsibilities of the role include, but not limited to:

  • Managing the full life cycle of project enquiries from initial enquiry through to estimation, submission, clarifications, negotiations and contract award
  • Develop a strong understanding of clients commercial and technical requirements
  • Produce and deliver high-quality, technical and commercial bid documentation on time. Ensuring that structured responses are written in the context of Powersystems values and unique selling points
  • Set out and build-up detailed project costings
  • Build strong, sub-contractor, and supplier relationships
  • Carry out site surveys, attend pre-tender, post tender and pre-contract meetings.
  • Update and track projects through the CRM system and provide regular progress reporting
  • Organise and manage effective use of time to submit completed bids and proposals for review and approval prior to final submissions
  • Project a professional image to clients and colleagues.
  • Contribute to the future success of Powersystems and clients
  • Proactively look at ways to enhance the service offered by the business, and improve the efficiency of company processes
  • Maintain a professional image at all times
  • Embrace and demonstrate Powersystems 5 principles of: Priority No.1 – Health, Safety and Well-being, Professionalism, Pride, Partnership and Proactive​

Here’s what you need to be successful in the role:

  • Has a proven knowledge of High Voltage products, substations, utility networks and ICP works
  • Have a proven capability and technical competence in producing technical cost estimates, delivering tenders within the high voltage electrical infrastructure sector (transmission or distribution) in renewable energy, EV, commercial and Industrial, generation and grid stability markets or highly allied experience
  • Good high voltage technical, commercial knowledge and the ability to interpret complex documents, and has strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Sound commercial acumen
  • Strong report writing skills and the ability to communicate technical and commercial information in a clear and concise manner
  • Excellent spoken and written English language
  • Good negotiation skills
  • Must be able to work within and contribute to a dynamic team
  • Open to change, resilient and proactive
  • Must be available to travel on work related business throughout the UK with occasional overnight stays
  • Full UK driving licence

  Salary and benefits:

  • £50,000 -£65,000 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience
  • Contributory company pension scheme​
  • Private health insurance​
  • Life insurance
  • Car allowance scheme
  • Employee assistance programme​
  • 25 days annual holiday plus paid public holidays​
  • Benefit from company profit share as a partner in our business​
  • Flexible working arrangements (office/hybrid)
  • Great training and development opportunities
  • Holiday purchase scheme​
  • Cycle to work scheme​
  • On-site gym​
  • Bristol office free parking, onsite parking, and electrical vehicle charge points

Powersystems, is an employee-owned business and values the well-being and success of all staff. We encourage creativity, idea-sharing, and contributions to our continued success.

We promote an inclusive, diverse environment where everyone feels confident being their authentic self, with a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Offering a positive, professional workplace with excellent support for career development, we welcome those ready to help shape our future.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Next steps:

We look forward to receiving your application and we will be in touch shortly.

*Politely we ask no agencies please

To apply for this position, click here >>>>


A Fantastic Internal Recruiter Career Opportunity to help ‘Power the Transition to a Carbon Free Future’

Do you want to join an established team in an exciting and progressive British business?

Powersystems UK Ltd. is a leading high-voltage engineering company specialising in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections and renewable generation.  Due to our continued success, we have a pipeline of work into 2027 and beyond. Our headquarters are in Yate near Bristol with a regional office in Glasgow.

Powersystems is an Employee-Owned business and has a vested interest in the well-being and success of all its employees. We will encourage and empower you to be imaginative, share your great ideas and to contribute to the future continued success of our business.

This exciting opportunity to join our team and manage the end-to-end recruitment process for technical roles within the High Voltage Electrical contracting industry, ensuring the attraction and selection of high-quality candidates who meet the Company’s needs.

We Are Recruiting For an Internal Recruiter

  • Salary £26000-£30,000 per annum dependent on qualifications and experience
  • Job type: Initially 6-month fixed term and full time

Duties and responsibilities of the role include, but not limited to:

  • Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent in the electrical sector
  • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job descriptions, advertising candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and supporting the on boarding process
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs and provide guidance on recruitment best practices
  • Maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for future openings
  • Utilise various recruitment tools and platforms to source candidates, including job boards, social media, and professional networks
  • Revise and conduct thorough candidate assessments, including technical skills evaluations and reference checks
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and company policies
  • Provide a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
  • Maintain the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) ensuring compliance with Data Protection legislation
  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in technical recruiting
  • Provide proactive support and guidance to all parties on compliance with statutory requirements and company standards
  • Project a professional image to clients and colleagues
  • Take responsibility for leading and driving the company values within the project teams
  • Contribute to the future success of Powersystems and clients
  • Proactively look at ways to enhance the service offered by the business and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of company processes
  • Maintain a professional image at all times
  • Embrace and demonstrate the Company’s 5 Principles of: Priority No.1 – Health, Safety and Well-being, Professionalism, Pride, Partnership and Proactive.

Here’s what you need to be successful in the role:

  • In-depth knowledge of recruitment processes and best practices
  • Qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is an advantage
  • Understanding of the High Voltage Electrical contracting industry and technical roles within it would be a distinct advantage
  • Proven experience in technical recruiting, preferably within the electrical sector
  • Strong sourcing and candidate assessment skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple recruitment processes simultaneously
  • Proficiency in using recruitment software and Applicant Tracking Systems

   In return we offer:

  • Salary £26,000 – £30,000
  • Company contributory pension scheme
  • 25 days annual holiday plus paid public holidays
  • Great training and development opportunities
  • On-site gym
  • Comprehensive well being support

Everyone is welcome at Powersystems. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We offer a positive and rewarding working environment with a relaxed atmosphere. We are highly professional and offer excellent support mechanisms to help develop your knowledge and career. If you believe that you have what it takes to power our future together then we wish to hear from you.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Next steps:

We look forward to receiving your application and we will be in touch shortly.

*Politely we ask no agencies please

To apply for this position, click here >>>>


A Fantastic Estimator Opportunity to help ‘Power the Transition to a Carbon Free Future’

Powersystems is an employee-owned high voltage electrical engineering company. We specialise in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections and renewable energy generation. Due to our continuing success, we have a pipeline of work into 2027 and beyond.

Are you looking to advance your career with full training provided? Do you want to join an established team in an exciting and progressive British business?

We Are Recruiting For A HV Senior Authorised Person

  • Salary £50,000 – £85,000 dependent on qualifications and experience
  • Job type: Full time and permanent

This exciting opportunity to join our team has been created because of our continued success and expansion within the marketplace, within the renewable energy sector. We are looking to recruit an HV Senior Authorised Person; the role will involve travel within the UK and the willingness to work flexibly out of your standard hours as and when required.

Duties and responsibilities of the role include, but not limited to:

  • Attend site to carry out HV switching operations in accordance with our electrical distribution safety rules
  • Issuing of safety documents
  • Identifying and spiking of cable circuits including fault location
  • Testing of cable circuits
  • Assist project and commissioning engineers with HV testing when required
  • Plan and carry out work in a safe manner, always adhering to health and safety procedures
  • Liaison with clients, consultants, and their representatives to ensure safe working practices
  • Oversee and mentor junior engineers, competent persons and authorised persons who are working towards SAP status
  • Manage interfaces between Powersystems and client / DNO SAP’s
  • Project a professional image to clients and colleagues.
  • Contribute to the future success of Powersystems and clients
  • Proactively look at ways to enhance the service offered by the business, and improve the efficiency of company processes
  • Maintain a professional image at all times
  • Embrace and demonstrate Powersystems 5 principles of: Priority No.1 – Health, Safety and Well-being, Professionalism, Pride, Partnership and Proactive​

Here’s what you need to be successful in the role:

  • Experience with a utility or in electrical contracting as a Senior Authorised Person with authorisation for switching up to 33 kV
  • Have a good technical knowledge of HV switchgear, both current and obsolete equipment
  • Flexible and organised to manage workload to meet deadlines
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work proactively on own or as part of a team
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Right to Work within the UK without limitation
  • A minimum of HNC in Electrical engineering or similar discipline
  • Experience of switching at EHV levels (66-132 kV)
  • Open to change, resilient and proactive
  • Must be available to travel on work related business throughout the UK with occasional overnight stays
  • Full UK driving licence

  Salary and benefits:

  • Salary £50,000 -£85,000 dependent on qualifications and experience
  • Contributory company pension scheme​
  • Private health insurance​
  • Life insurance
  • Car allowance scheme or company vehicle provided
  • Employee assistance programme​
  • 25 days annual holiday plus paid public holidays​
  • Benefit from company profit share as a partner in our business​
  • Great training and development opportunities
  • Holiday purchase scheme​
  • Cycle to work scheme​
  • On-site gym​
  • Bristol office free parking, and electrical vehicle charge points

Powersystems, is an employee-owned business and values the well-being and success of all staff. We encourage creativity, idea-sharing, and contributions to our continued success.

We promote an inclusive, diverse environment where everyone feels confident being their authentic self, with a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Offering a positive, professional workplace with excellent support for career development, we welcome those ready to help shape our future.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Next steps:

We look forward to receiving your application and we will be in touch shortly.

*Politely we ask no agencies please

To apply for this position, click here >>>>


A Fantastic Power Systems Studies Engineering Opportunity To ‘Power the Transition to a Carbon Free Future’

Powersystems  is an employee-owned high voltage electrical engineering company. We specialise in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections and renewable energy generation. Due to our continuing success, we have a pipeline of work into 2027 and beyond.

Are you looking to advance your career with full training provided? Do you want to join an established team in an exciting and progressive British business?

We Are Recruiting For A Power Systems Studies Engineer

  • Salary: £40,000 – £65,000 Dependent on qualifications and experience
  • Job type: Full time and Permanent

Choosing a career in the renewables sector at Powersystems as a Power Systems Studies Engineer means that you are connecting our future energy system, powered by clean electricity. In return for your positive contribution, we will support you to obtain future qualifications and professional membership.

The Power Systems Studies Engineer is a new role within the company and as such you will be expected to define the strategy and methodology for conducting simulation and modelling studies to demonstrate compliance with relevant ENA Standards, Distribution and Grid code. You will work closely with the electrical design and project teams and will be responsible for producing and reviewing simulation studies for Powersystems UK internal projects.

Duties and responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

  • Produce and review steady state compliance studies to include load flow, reactive power capability, P28 / P29 power quality, G55 harmonics, Insulation coordination, arc flash, protection coordination studies
  • Undertake and manage simulation studies for generation connections carried out in-house, including load flow, reactive power capability, fault level analysis, power quality, and harmonic studies to demonstrate compliance with engineering recommendations, the distribution code, the grid code, and industry standards
  • Review simulation studies for generation connections undertaken by external consultants, including load flow, reactive power capability, fault level analysis, power quality, and harmonic studies to demonstrate compliance with engineering recommendations, the distribution dode, the grid code, and industry standards
  • Update and compile company standards to facilitate the production of in-house simulation studies. Setout the studies design process, templates and deliverables for system studies
  • Contribute to the development of in-house design engineers by providing in-house mentoring and training
  • Identify training requirements and suitable external training providers to ensure the continuous development of system studies engineers
  • Provide technical support of our team of electrical design engineers
  • Attend client design meetings (as necessary) in order to provide technical support
  • Ensure that all designs are designed for safety and are compliant with CDM and Health and Safety regulations, including producing design risk assessments, and effectively communicating risks to design and project engineers
  • Be responsible for managing the delivery of simulation studies within agreed timeframes and to a high quality that reflects Powersystems reputation as high voltage specialists
  • Build relationships with clients, and attend design and project co-ordination meetings with clients, their consultants, DNO and TNO representatives as necessary
  • Contribute to the future success of Powersystems and clients
  • Proactively look at ways to enhance the service offered by the business, and improve the efficiency of company processes
  • Maintain a professional image at all times
  • Embrace and demonstrate Powersystems 5 principles of: Priority No.1 – Health, Safety and Well-being, Professionalism, Pride, Partnership and Proactive​

Here’s what you need to be successful in the role:

  • Candidates must have previous experience as a simulation studies electrical engineer within the electrical consulting or utilities industries. You will possess excellent electrical first principles knowledge and have demonstratable working knowledge of simulation software packages including Digsilent / Powerfactory, PSCAD, ETAP, IPSA
  • Degree in electrical engineering
  • Have obtained or be working towards professional registration with the IET at CENG level
  • The ability to manage multiple systems studies projects and prioritise conflicting project deadline.
  • The ability to communicate effectively with clients, consultants, and project engineers, to understand their expectations and justify your design decisions
  • Strong report writing skills and the ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner
  • The ability to support the continued development of electrical design studies engineers by providing technical guidance
  • The ability to successfully provide wider support for the design and project engineers for technical queries
  • Must be available to travel on work related business with occasional overnight stays.
  • Full UK driving licence ​
  • Right to work within the UK without limitation​

 Salary and benefits:

  • Salary £40,000 and £65,000 depending on experience and qualifications​
  • Contributory company pension scheme​
  • Private health insurance​
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance programme​
  • 25 days annual holiday plus paid public holidays​
  • Benefit from company profit share as a partner in our business​
  • Great training and development opportunities
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • On-site gym
  • Bristol office – Free parking, onsite parking, and electrical vehicle charge points

Powersystems, is an employee-owned business and values the well-being and success of all staff. We encourage creativity, idea-sharing, and contributions to our continued success.

We promote an inclusive, diverse environment where everyone feels confident being their authentic self, with a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Offering a positive, professional workplace with excellent support for career development, we welcome those ready to help shape our future.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Next steps:

We look forward to receiving your application and we will be in touch shortly.

*Politely we ask no agencies please

To apply for this position, click here >>>>


A Fantastic Electrical Design Engineer Opportunity To ‘Power the Transition to a Carbon Free Future’

Powersystems  is an employee-owned high voltage electrical engineering company. We specialise in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections and renewable energy generation. Due to our continuing success, we have a pipeline of work into 2027 and beyond.

Are you looking to advance your career with full training provided? Do you want to join an established team in an exciting and progressive British business?

We Are Recruiting For An Electrical Design Engineer

  • Salary: £40,000 – £65,000 Dependent on qualifications and experience
  • Job type: Full time and Permanent

We are looking to recruit an experienced Electrical Design Engineer; the role is diverse, challenging and rewarding. You will be given the opportunity to practice and develop a wide range of skills including specification of HV primary equipment, design of protection and control schemes, reviewing and conducting simulation and modelling studies to demonstrate compliance. We are flexible in our approach to the role, and you may choose to specialise or to work across a range of engineering and design areas, either way we will provide a supporting environment in which to develop as a high voltage specialist.

Duties and responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

  • Responsible for the delivery of designs within agreed time frames, to a high quality that reflects Powersystems reputation as high voltage specialists
  • Work across multiple design projects and prioritise conflicting project deadlines
  • Communicate effectively with clients, consultants, and project engineers, to understand their expectations and justify your design decisions
  • Provide technical support for the project engineers for design queries
  • Build relationships with clients, and attend design and project co-ordination meetings with clients, their consultants, and DNO and TNO representatives
  • Ensure all designs are designed for safety and are compliant with CDM and Health and Safety regulations, including producing design risk assessments, and effectively communicating risks to project engineers and construction operatives
  • Prepare design packages for DNO contestable works and balance of plant (private) works from 11 kV to 132 kV
  • Work closely with the in-house CAD drafting team to generate SLD’s, equipment layouts, cable route drawings, construction, and legal plans for new HV connections
  • Produce AC/DC schematics for protection, control, and SCADA panels, and liaise with our in-house panel assemblers on the construction of panels
  • Select HV and LV cables and design cable routes using CYMCAP and Amtech software
  • Prepare multicore cable schedules
  • Manage and review simulation studies for generation connections undertaken by other consultants or carried out in-house, including load flow, reactive power capability, fault level analysis, power quality, and harmonic studies to demonstrate compliance with Engineering Recommendations, the Distribution Code, the Grid Code, and industry standards
  • Attend sites for inspection and design purposes and attend manufacturers factory acceptance tests when required
  • Project a professional image to clients and colleagues
  • Contribute to the future success of Powersystems and its clients
  • Embrace and demonstrate the Company’s 5 Principles of: Priority No.1 – Health, Safety and Well-being; Professionalism, Pride, Partnership and Proactive

Here’s what you need to be successful in the role:

  • Gained relevant experience of high voltage electrical engineering design (11 kV and above) within the electrical contracting or utility industries. You will possess excellent technical knowledge and be able to apply this in a practical way
  • HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Have obtained or be working towards professional registration with the IET at IENG / CENG level
  • Strong report writing skills and the ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner
  • Open to change, resilient and proactive
  • Must be available to travel on work related business throughout the UK with occasional overnight stays
  • Right to Work within the UK without limitation

 Salary and benefits:

  • Highly competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications
  • Car allowance scheme or company vehicle provided
  • Contributory company pension scheme
  • Private health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance programme
  • 25 days annual holiday plus paid public holidays, increasing with service
  • Benefit from company profit share as a partner in our business
  • Great training and development opportunities to lead towards chartered status
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • On-site gym
  • Bristol office – Free parking, onsite parking, and electrical vehicle charge points

Powersystems, is an employee-owned business and values the well-being and success of all staff. We encourage creativity, idea-sharing, and contributions to our continued success.

We promote an inclusive, diverse environment where everyone feels confident being their authentic self, with a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Offering a positive, professional workplace with excellent support for career development, we welcome those ready to help shape our future.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Next steps:

We look forward to receiving your application and we will be in touch shortly.

*Politely we ask no agencies please

To apply for this position, click here >>>>


A Fantastic Electrical Project Engineer Opportunity To ‘Power the Transition to a Carbon Free Future’

Powersystems is an employee-owned high voltage electrical engineering company. We specialise in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections and renewable energy generation. Due to our continuing success, we have a pipeline of work into 2027 and beyond.

Are you looking to advance your career with full training provided? Do you want to join an established team in an exciting and progressive British business?

We Are Recruiting For An Electrical Project Engineer

  • Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience
  • Job type: Full time and Permanent

This exciting opportunity to join our team has been created because of our continued success and expansion within the marketplace, and in particular the renewable energy industry. We are looking to recruit an Electrical Project Engineer; this role will involve travel within the UK and the willingness to work flexibly out of your standard hours when required.

Duties and responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

  • Responsibility for effective project management and delivery across a diverse range of electrical HV projects including liaison with clients, consultants, and their representatives. Produce project construction programmes and manage activities to the construction programme. Attend site project progress, coordination meetings and undertake inspections / audits of site works to monitor quality and progress
  • Manage commercial aspects of projects in line with budgets and forecasting budgets for financial reporting
  • Ensure project compliance with health and safety adherence including strategic planning and management of projects, produce risk assessments and method statements and undertake safety audits
  • Attend site project coordination meetings and undertake inspections and audits of site works to monitor quality, progress, managing commercial aspects of the project in line with statutory requirements
  • Management of internal and external resource to ensure project goals and customer expectations are met
  • Building and maintaining relationships with our clients and supply chain partners
  • Manage in-house design and engineering teams to generate equipment layouts, designs, cable schedules, testing, and commissioning procedures
  • Liaise with suppliers and manufactures on design, installation, and commissioning. Obtain competitive tenders from the supply chain. Attend manufacturers factory acceptance tests when required
  • Attending pre-start and kick off and ongoing client meetings
  • Purchase procurement for project
  • Identifying and organising resourcing and logistical requirements for projects
  • Organising project briefings for on site management
  • Complete project review documentation
  • Provide proactive support and guidance to all parties on compliance with statutory requirements and company standards
  • Manage the interface between Powersystems, client / network operator commissioning and third-party engineers
  • Project a professional image to clients and colleagues
  • Embrace and demonstrate Powersystems 5 principles of: Priority No.1 – Health, Safety and Well-being; Professionalism, Pride, Partnership and Proactive

Here’s what you need to be successful in the role:

  • Minimum of 2-3 years’ relevant experience of electrical engineering within the electrical contracting or utility industries
  • Experience with managing projects from a similar industry
  • Able to communicate and influence at all levels
  • Able to work effectively whilst under pressure
  • Able to assess and identify compliance shortfalls or engineering opportunities within designs
  • Able to plan-ahead and prioritise workload
  • Able to follow business processes whilst managing multiple time pressured tasks
  • Degree, HND in Electrical Engineering or similar field (or working towards HND)
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Right to work within the UK without limitation
  • Must be available to travel on work related business throughout the UK with occasional overnight stays

Desirable criteria:

  •  Experience of work within the high voltage sector
  • Obtained or working towards professional registration with the IET at IENG / CENG level
  • Experienced in management of teams of site personnel
  • Open to change, resilient and proactive

 Salary and benefits:

  • Highly competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications
  • Car allowance scheme or company vehicle provided
  • Contributory company pension scheme
  • Private health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance programme
  • 25 days annual holiday plus paid public holidays, increasing with service
  • Benefit from company profit share as a partner in our business
  • Great training and development opportunities to lead towards chartered status
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • On-site gym
  • Bristol office – Free parking, onsite parking, and electrical vehicle charge points

Powersystems, is an employee-owned business and values the well-being and success of all staff. We encourage creativity, idea-sharing, and contributions to our continued success.

We promote an inclusive, diverse environment where everyone feels confident being their authentic self, with a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Offering a positive, professional workplace with excellent support for career development, we welcome those ready to help shape our future.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Next steps:

We look forward to receiving your application and we will be in touch shortly.

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