Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading renewable energy operator to recruit a HV Electrical Engineering Team Lead to support renewable energy assets across the South Midlands and South England region.
The HV Electrical Engineering Team Lead role comes with a salary of up to £70k depending on experience, plus an excellent benefits package including car allowance.
If you have experience with leading a HV engineering team withing EPC, construction, infrastructure, or renewables sectors and are looking for your next career move, we’d love to hear from you – apply today by submitting your CV.
Responsibilities and duties of the HV Electrical Engineering Team Lead role
Reporting to the Head of Technical Services you will:
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Provide technical support for the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of HV and LV electrical systems across renewable energy assets
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Lead and support engineering projects, upgrades and modifications from initial concept through to completion
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Review maintenance activities and technical data to identify trends, defects and opportunities for performance improvement
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Support the development and review of engineering documentation, specifications and technical standards
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Coordinate with internal teams, contractors and suppliers to ensure successful project delivery and operational support
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Assist with Root Cause Analysis investigations and implement corrective actions to improve system reliability
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Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers and technical personnel within the wider engineering team
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Support planning and resource coordination activities while ensuring compliance with health, safety and quality standards
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
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Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification
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Strong background in HV electrical systems, including transformers, switchgear, cables and protection systems
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical engineering within power generation, utilities or renewable energy sectors
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Experience working on renewable energy assets such as wind, solar or battery storage (desirable)
Personal skills
The HV Electrical Engineering Team Lead role would suit someone who is:
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Strong technically with a practical, solution-focused approach to engineering problems
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Comfortable working in a leadership capacity and supporting junior team members
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Effective at communicating with a range of stakeholders, both technical and non-technical
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Well organised with the ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks
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Flexible, proactive and committed to maintaining high standards of safety and quality
Salary and benefits of the HV Electrical Engineering Team Lead role
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Salary up to £70,000
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Market-leading pension scheme
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Flexible benefits package including electric vehicle leasing and health insurance options
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Enhanced parental leave
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Discounts and employee pricing schemes
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Ongoing training and career development opportunities
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