Lead HV Specialist

Join us in this role where you’ll provide specialist high-voltage support across our nearshore transmission assets, with a strong focus on safe switching, operational readiness, and compliance with Ørsted Electrical Safety Rules. You’ll help plan and deliver HV activities up to 400 kV, support colleagues and contractors, and contribute to reliable operations through clear technical guidance and a safety-first mindset.

Welcome to Nearshore Transmission & HV

You’ll be part of the Nearshore Transmission & HV Team where you, together with your colleagues, will operate, maintain, and improve high-voltage networks supporting offshore wind assets. The role is primarily office-based with occasional site working, giving you the space to plan effectively while staying close to operational delivery when projects need it.

As a team, we put safety first, share knowledge openly, and work together to solve complex technical challenges that keep renewable energy moving.

• providing specialist HV support for planned and reactive work across nearshore transmission assets
• carrying out, reviewing, and supporting switching activities on high-voltage equipment up to 400 kV
• preparing, checking, and approving switching schedules, safety documentation, work procedures, and technical instructions
• supervising and supporting internal colleagues, contractors, and working parties involved in HV activities
• contributing to safe, compliant, and reliable operations in line with Ørsted Electrical Safety Rules and grid requirements
• sharing knowledge and helping colleagues develop their HV capability through guidance, coaching, and practical support

• have senior authorised person experience at 400 kV, or comparable high-voltage authorisation with strong transferable experience
• have a technical qualification in electrical engineering, high-voltage engineering, or equivalent experience
• have experience working with transmission, generation, offshore wind, renewable energy, or similar safety-critical HV environments
• understand HV switching, safety documentation, isolation, earthing, and safe systems of work
• take a structured, safety-focused approach to technical problem-solving and operational delivery
• communicate clearly with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders, and enjoy supporting others to work safely and effectively

As an applicant or employee, you may request reasonable work and position accommodation or adjustments via

Please note that for your application to be taken into consideration, you must submit your application via our online career pages and answer the screening questions relevant for your country. We don’t take applications or inquiries from external recruiters or agencies into account for this position.

Position salary range: £94,680.00- £ + pension + benefits

Pre-employment screening: All offers of employment in the UK are conditional on successful completion of a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. Further details will be given at offer stage.