Power Engineer

# Power Engineer Job Req  Date: 13 Dec 2025

Function:
Security Unit:
Business

Location:

53-57 Knightsdale Road, Ipswich, United Kingdom Salary:
Competitive Salary + Benefits
** Recruiter:
Krystle James
**** Hiring Manager:
Darren Black
**** Career Grade: TM4
**** Internal Closing Date: 31/12/25**#BTSEC
25
** This job role is UK wide. Onsite (5 days field based/on client site). Monday-Friday 37.5 hours per week.
** Security isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind when you think of BT, but when it comes to keeping everyone safely connected, We Are The Protectors. We deal with thousands of cyber-attacks every day, so that millions of people can safely go about their daily lives and run their businesses.
We deliver vital work at scale, with real breadth and impact. We connect for good.  You'll be joining a specialist security team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, protecting critical national infrastructure and committed to the safety and security of our nation and global communities. Our mission focused work is innovative, inspiring and technologically challenging in a way that makes every day different and stimulating.

We provide the opportunity to work on rare projects, with exciting tools and brilliant people. Everyone has access to unparalleled professional and personal development opportunities and your contribution is always valued.## Why this job matters

Engineering is a large multi-disciplined ‘professional services’ engineering practice. The team is organised in key customer focused capabilities which each have sub-capability areas comprising single or multiple engineering delivery projects.

Our Engineering mantra is “Technical Excellence in Engineering” and we deliver some amazing technical capabilities for our customers which can only happen if we recruit, train and support our people

The purpose of this role is to Support the GSS organisation by delivering customer networks, platforms and systems in support of ourselves and special customers.
** This job role is UK wide. Onsite (5 days field based/on client site). Monday-Friday 37.5 hours per week. You will need to be eligible to obtain DV (Mod) Clearance before starting this role. You will need to have lived in the UK for 10+ years to be eligible.**## What you'll be doing
* ** Accountable**:
Has defined authority and responsibility for a significant area of work covering technical responsibilities.
* ** Accountable:
** Establishes technical objectives and delegates responsibilities.
* ** Leadership**:
Influences a significant part of own organisation and influences customers/suppliers and industry at a senior management level (e.g. around resourcing of delivery teams and technical direction of work).
* ** Leadership:
** Directs work resourcing, owns site issues and resolution of problems
* ** Leadership:
** Performs technical coaching and mentoring## Essential Skills
* Power system installation- AC & DC power systems, UPS, HVAC with current electrical qualifications.
* Clerk of Works experience and history of delivering construction projects and site upgrades.
* Knowledge of Transmission Network and management platforms
* Exceptional written and verbal communication (including strong technical writing skills), as well as presentation, facilitation, coaching and mentoring skills
* Innovative approach to technical solutions and service quality## What we'd like to see on your CV
* Ability to manage and coordinate multiple concurrent projects, perform under pressure and meet deadlines
* Ability to work with stakeholders to clearly capture requirements.
* Good relationship management skills with a dedicated and positive attitude
* Innovative approach to technical solutions and service quality## Benefits
* Competitive salary
* BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
* On-call allowance
* 22 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
* Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
* World-class training and development opportunities
* From January 2025, equal family leave:  receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the…