WE’RE HIRING: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER – E-HOUSES & MEDIUM-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR ⚡
📍 Exciting opportunity | Renewable Energy Sector | UK
I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a successful and rapidly growing engineering business specialising in the manufacture of E-Houses and medium-voltage (MV) switchgear for the UK renewable energy sector.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious business delivering technically challenging projects, with the chance to make a real impact and develop your career long term.
🔧 The Role
You’ll play a key role in the design, engineering and delivery of E-House and switchgear projects, taking ownership from initial tender through to Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing turnkey projects from tender stage through to FAT.
* Designing 11kV and 33kV medium-voltage switchgear installations.
* Producing substation layouts, single-line diagrams (SLDs), wiring schematics, cable calculations, earthing layouts and protection schemes.
* Supporting the specification and design of ancillary systems, including HVAC, fire protection, lighting and auxiliary services.
* Collaborating with production teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure successful project delivery.
* Reviewing technical specifications, identifying project risks and resolving engineering challenges.
* Supporting sales and procurement teams with technical documentation, datasheets and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
✅ What We’re Looking For
* A formal qualification and proven experience in Electrical Engineering, ideally working with systems up to 36kV.
* Experience with MV switchgear manufacturers such as Schneider Electric, ABB or Siemens.
* Knowledge of medium-voltage switchgear, protection relays and CTs/VTs.
* Experience in a manufacturing or factory production environment.
* Strong project management, organisational and communication skills.
* Experience managing budgets, forecasting expenditure and maintaining strong client relationships.
🚀 Why Consider This Opportunity?
Join a growing engineering business operating at the heart of the renewable energy transition. You’ll work on technically demanding projects, collaborate with experienced engineering and production teams, and benefit from genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.
📩 Interested in Finding Out More?
If you’re an Electrical Engineer with experience in medium-voltage switchgear, E-Houses, substations or renewable energy infrastructure, I’d love to hear from you.
Get in touch for a confidential conversation, or send me your CV to find out more about the opportunity.
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