O&M Project Engineer

Posted 19/05/2026 by The Launch Group

Location:
OX7, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
Salary/Rate:
£21.5 - £24/hour

Summary of Responsibilities

• Perform routine, scheduled, reactive, and preventative inspection and maintenance of HV/LV equipment (up to 132kV), including switchgear, ring main units, transformers, circuit breakers, busbars, CT metering, protection, and associated control systems.

• Plan, execute, and oversee HV switching schedules to achieve safety from the system in compliance with company safety rules.

• Manage fault location, diagnostics, repair, and response activities.

• Produce remedial works quotations, compile work packages, job instructions, and RAMS.

• Coordinate technicians, supervise and mentor junior staff, conduct competency assessments, and support team development.

• Manage individual project resource allocation.

• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and other parties to ensure project objectives and deliverables are met.

• Plan and execute HV switching, isolation, and earthing up to 132kV.

• Ensure safety from the system by issuing safety documentation in accordance with procedures.

• Test installations and systems, analyse data, and compile reports.

• Ensure projects meet safety regulations and company QMS standards.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• HNC in Electrical Engineering (Power Distribution preferred) or equivalent. • Additional certifications such as HV Senior Authorised Person (HVSAP), HV Switching Operations, or HV Safety Rules are desirable.

• Current or recent SAP authorisation with experience operating and maintaining high voltage systems (33kV–132kV preferred).

• Strong technical expertise in HV systems, equipment, and protection devices.

• Ability to troubleshoot faults and implement corrective actions.

• Experience with electrical testing (IR, continuity, pressure, VLF, ductor), fault detection, and outage planning.

• GWO certifications for onshore wind are advantageous.

• Strong knowledge of electrical safety regulations and best practices. • Leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to manage teams and priorities. • Emergency First Aid certification advantageous. • CSCS/ECS certification advantageous.

Type:
Permanent
Start Date:
ASAP
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
ES OM S
Job ID:
225128710
Applications:
Less than 10

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