Electrical Site Engineer

Electrical Site Engineer Exeter, UK (on-site)

Mint Selection have partnered with one of the UK's leading Independent Power Producers who are developing and building cutting-edge large scale Energy Storage projects across Europe.

Working closely with the Electrical Engineering team, you will oversee the installation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems for utility scale BESS assets across the UK, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.

Our client are a renewables infrastructure investor and asset owner focused on developing and managing energy storage assets, with ambitions to support decarbonisation through a diversified portfolio of energy-transition investments.

• Oversee electrical installation works across utility-scale BESS projects.

• Ensure compliance with design specifications, UK electrical standards and HSE requirements.

• Support construction, testing, commissioning and energisation activities.

• Coordinate with subcontractors, OEMs, DNOs/TOs, and project teams.

• Review electrical drawings, technical documentation and inspection records.

• Carry out site inspections, quality checks and resolve technical issues.

• Assist with project reporting, handover documentation and transition to operations.

• Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering (or similar).

• Experience delivering utility-scale electrical infrastructure projects, ideally within BESS, renewable energy, or power generation.

• Good understanding of HV/LV electrical systems and UK electrical standards.

• Experience managing electrical subcontractors on live construction sites.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

• Experience working for an EPC, principal contractor or asset owner.

• SMSTS/SSSTS, CSCS and HV Authorisation.

• Attention to detail

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Flexibility and adaptability

• Fast learner

Mint Selection is committed to inclusive hiring and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are focused on building diverse teams that reflect the global energy transition.