HV Power Engineer
Job in
Papworth Everard, Cambourne, Cambridgeshire, CB233RD, England, UK
Listed on 2026-11-04
Listing for:
Russell Taylor Group Ltd
Full Time, Contract
position Listed on 2026-11-04
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Energy Management/ Efficiency -
Energy/Power Generation
Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Energy Management/ Efficiency
Job Description & How to Apply Below
HV/Power Engineer Ellesmere Port, Cheshire Are you an HV Authorised Person who wants to own a site's power systems, not just maintain them? Would you like to plan the upgrades and new connections that support a site's growth? Fancy working with the high-current supplies that feed an electrolysis process? What's in it for you
• Salary:
Up to £60k
• Site-wide bonus of 5-10%
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance with Vitality
• Pension - employer contributions of 3%, rising to 5% after five years' service and 7.5% after ten years (minimum 5% employee contribution)
• Permanent, full-time role on days (9 to
5), with on-call support What will you be doing?
• Acting as the site's Authorised Person (or Senior Authorised Person) for HV switching, isolation and permits
• Operating, inspecting and maintaining HV and LV switch gear, transformers, rectifiers and distribution systems
• Planning and managing power upgrades and new connections as the site expands, working with the network operator
• Monitoring power quality, load and energy use, and recommending improvements
• Keeping electrical safety rules, single-line diagrams and HV records up to date
• Making sure the site meets the Electricity at Work Regulations and relevant standards
• Managing specialist HV contractors Where you'll be doing it? You'll be based in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, with a specialist manufacturer of rare materials. Its products go into the magnets used in electric vehicle motors, wind turbines and electronics. What you'll need
• HNC/HND or degree in Electrical or Power Engineering
• HV Authorised Person for 11kV systems or above (or able to be appointed quickly)
• Experience maintaining HV and LV distribution on an industrial site
• Thorough knowledge of the Electricity at Work Regulations and BS 7671 It would also help if you have:
• Experience with rectifiers or high-current DC supplies (e.g. electrolysis, smelting or plating)
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (IET)
• Experience with power quality and energy efficiency projects We appreciate your CV may not be up to date. No problem, just apply and we can deal with that later. Important Information:
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