I am working with a leading EPC who are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the high voltage electrical scope on utility-scale BESS projects delivered under EPC contracts across the UK.

You will act as the EPC’s technical authority for HV systems, overseeing design management, procurement, supplier tendering, and ICP-led grid connections, while supporting construction, commissioning, and energisation. This role is central to ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on programme, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Engineering

* Manage the HV electrical design from concept through detailed design for EPC-delivered BESS projects (typically 132Kv +).

* Review and approve primary and secondary designs

* Manage design interfaces between OEMs, balance-of-plant contractors, ICPs, and civil works.

* Ensure compliance with UK standards and codes (ENA, IEC, BS, G99/G100, CDM).

ICP & Grid Connections

* Act as EPC technical lead for ICP connections, coordinating with ICPs, DNOs, and National Grid.

* Manage technical inputs to grid applications, connection agreements, and adoption processes.

* Oversee technical compliance through design, construction, testing, and energisation.

Procurement & Supplier Management

* Prepare technical specifications and scopes of work for HV equipment and services.

* Lead supplier tendering and technical bid evaluations, supporting commercial negotiations and contract awards.

* Manage suppliers during execution, including technical queries, design reviews, FATs, and delivery schedules.

Construction & Commissioning Support

* Provide technical support during construction, installation, testing, and commissioning.

* Resolve site-based design and interface issues in collaboration with construction managers and subcontractors.

* Support commissioning, protection testing, and energisation activities through to handover.

Project & Team Support

* Support project managers with technical risk management, programme input, and cost control.

* Contribute to lessons learned and standardisation of EPC HV designs.

Required Experience & Skills

* Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

* Strong experience delivering HV electrical scope within EPC contracts for utility-scale energy or infrastructure projects.

* Proven track record on utility BESS projects.

* Hands-on experience working with ICPs, DNOs, and grid connection processes in the UK.

* Solid understanding of EPC delivery risks, interfaces, and commercial drivers.

* Ability to operate as a senior technical authority across multi-disciplinary teams.

* Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards chartership is desirable.

What We Offer

* Key senior role within a growing UK EPC delivering utility-scale BESS.

* High level of technical ownership across full project lifecycle.

* Competitive salary, benefits, and fully remote role with site visits when required

* Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile grid-connected energy infrastructure.

To apply for the role please submit your most up to date cv today, interview to take place in January via Teams