Electrical Engineering
Posted 20 days ago
HV Electrical Project Engineer -Power and Renewables
Glasgow, Scotland
Leading Tier 1 M&E Contractor delivering power and renewables infrastructure
Salary: £55,000 to £70,000 DOE plus benefits
The Company
This Tier 1 Mechanical and Electrical Contractor is a key player in the delivery of power transmission, renewables, data centre, and industrial projects across the UK and Europe. With a strong reputation for delivering complex engineering solutions, they work with major blue chip clients across high growth sectors.
With a significant pipeline of transmission and distribution projects, the company is at the forefront of the energy transition, delivering high voltage infrastructure up to 400kV. They offer a structured environment with strong career development and long term progression opportunities.
The Role – HV Electrical Project Engineer
As an HV Electrical Project Engineer, you will support the delivery of high voltage electrical projects across the power and renewables sector. You will be involved from early design and tender stages through to construction, commissioning, and energisation.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in ensuring technical excellence, programme delivery, and compliance with industry standards across HV and MV installations.
Key Responsibilities
• Support the delivery of HV and MV electrical projects from design through to commissioning
• Prepare and review electrical design drawings including HV and LV systems
• Coordinate with design teams, subcontractors, and project teams on technical matters
• Assist with procurement of materials and equipment, ensuring timely delivery to site
• Prepare method statements, risk assessments, and technical documentation
• Manage RFIs and liaise with stakeholders to resolve design queries
• Carry out inspections, snagging, and quality control checks
• Assist in the preparation of test packs and commissioning documentation
• Support project planning including schedules, material take offs, and programmes
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Contribute to cable sizing, containment design, and lighting calculations
• Support the integration of control systems and energy management systems
About You
• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 2 years experience in electrical project engineering within industrial or power projects
• Strong understanding of HV and MV electrical systems and network requirements
• Experience working on transmission, distribution, or renewables projects is desirable
• Knowledge of electrical design standards and regulations
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Project
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work within project deadlines
• Detail focused with strong analytical and problem solving ability
• Commercial awareness and ability to engage with stakeholders
What’s on Offer
Salary: £55,000 to £70,000 DOE
Benefits:
• Bonus
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Travel opportunities across the UK and Europe
• Continuous professional development
• Clear progression within the power and renewables sector
• Opportunity to work on high voltage infrastructure projects up to 400kV
Why Apply?
This is a strong opportunity for an Electrical Project Engineer looking to develop within the high voltage power and renewables sector. You will gain hands on experience across the full project lifecycle while working on critical infrastructure projects supporting the energy transition.
The role offers excellent career progression within a Tier 1 M&E contractor, exposure to technically complex HV projects, and the chance to build specialist expertise in a growing sector.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role, please send your CV to ryan@breaghrecruitment.com or call us on 015314345 for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in placing Electrical Project Engineers, HV Engineers, and Power and Renewables professionals within Tier 1 M&E contractors delivering transmission and distribution infrastructure.
We understand the technical and delivery demands of HV electrical projects and work with leading contractors across the UK and Ireland to connect engineers with the best opportunities in the power sector.
Related roles include HV Engineer, Electrical Engineer Power Systems, MV Engineer, Electrical Project Engineer Renewables, and Transmission and Distribution Engineer.
Glasgow, Scotland
Leading Tier 1 M&E Contractor delivering power and renewables infrastructure
Salary: £55,000 to £70,000 DOE plus benefits
The Company
This Tier 1 Mechanical and Electrical Contractor is a key player in the delivery of power transmission, renewables, data centre, and industrial projects across the UK and Europe. With a strong reputation for delivering complex engineering solutions, they work with major blue chip clients across high growth sectors.
With a significant pipeline of transmission and distribution projects, the company is at the forefront of the energy transition, delivering high voltage infrastructure up to 400kV. They offer a structured environment with strong career development and long term progression opportunities.
The Role – HV Electrical Project Engineer
As an HV Electrical Project Engineer, you will support the delivery of high voltage electrical projects across the power and renewables sector. You will be involved from early design and tender stages through to construction, commissioning, and energisation.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in ensuring technical excellence, programme delivery, and compliance with industry standards across HV and MV installations.
Key Responsibilities
• Support the delivery of HV and MV electrical projects from design through to commissioning
• Prepare and review electrical design drawings including HV and LV systems
• Coordinate with design teams, subcontractors, and project teams on technical matters
• Assist with procurement of materials and equipment, ensuring timely delivery to site
• Prepare method statements, risk assessments, and technical documentation
• Manage RFIs and liaise with stakeholders to resolve design queries
• Carry out inspections, snagging, and quality control checks
• Assist in the preparation of test packs and commissioning documentation
• Support project planning including schedules, material take offs, and programmes
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Contribute to cable sizing, containment design, and lighting calculations
• Support the integration of control systems and energy management systems
About You
• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 2 years experience in electrical project engineering within industrial or power projects
• Strong understanding of HV and MV electrical systems and network requirements
• Experience working on transmission, distribution, or renewables projects is desirable
• Knowledge of electrical design standards and regulations
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Project
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work within project deadlines
• Detail focused with strong analytical and problem solving ability
• Commercial awareness and ability to engage with stakeholders
What’s on Offer
Salary: £55,000 to £70,000 DOE
Benefits:
• Bonus
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Travel opportunities across the UK and Europe
• Continuous professional development
• Clear progression within the power and renewables sector
• Opportunity to work on high voltage infrastructure projects up to 400kV
Why Apply?
This is a strong opportunity for an Electrical Project Engineer looking to develop within the high voltage power and renewables sector. You will gain hands on experience across the full project lifecycle while working on critical infrastructure projects supporting the energy transition.
The role offers excellent career progression within a Tier 1 M&E contractor, exposure to technically complex HV projects, and the chance to build specialist expertise in a growing sector.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role, please send your CV to ryan@breaghrecruitment.com or call us on 015314345 for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in placing Electrical Project Engineers, HV Engineers, and Power and Renewables professionals within Tier 1 M&E contractors delivering transmission and distribution infrastructure.
We understand the technical and delivery demands of HV electrical projects and work with leading contractors across the UK and Ireland to connect engineers with the best opportunities in the power sector.
Related roles include HV Engineer, Electrical Engineer Power Systems, MV Engineer, Electrical Project Engineer Renewables, and Transmission and Distribution Engineer.
