HV Maintenance Engineer

Step into a leadership role that powers the UK's most critical infrastructure.

If you're an experienced HV engineer ready to take the next step - or an AP looking to progress into SAP - this is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected, NERS-accredited organisation delivering essential electrical infrastructure across some of the UK's most secure and high-profile sites.

Our client is a well-established, industry-recognised business with a strong reputation for technical excellence, employee development, and long-term investment in their people. They are now seeking a High Voltage Maintenance Engineer to join their growing team in a role that offers real progression, responsibility, and earning potential.

This position is ideally suited to:

An Authorised Person (AP) ready to progress into Senior Authorised Person (SAP), or

An experienced HV Engineer seeking formal appointment and leadership responsibility.

The Role

You will take technical and operational responsibility for the maintenance of 11kV and associated LV electrical systems across multiple high-security environments, including MOD bases and high-security prisons.

Projects are typically located between Birmingham, Norwich, and the South of England. This role involves regular staying away - fully supported and financially rewarded.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a team of engineers

Deliver planned and reactive maintenance across multiple sites

Technical responsibility for:

HV switch gear

Power transformers

Protection systems

Cabling and earthing

HV/LV interfaces

Ensure full compliance with safety, regulatory, and operational standards

Provide leadership and technical direction on critical infrastructure systems

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

Proven HV/LV maintenance experience across all aspects of HV systems and associated LV networks

Previous team leadership or supervisory experience

Strong safety, compliance, and procedural knowledge

Relevant recognised electrical qualifications

Professional approach to working in high-security environments

Package & Benefits

Salary: £58,000 - £65,000 per annum (negotiable for the right candidate)

OTE: £80,000+

Company vehicle & fuel card

Tools & PPE provided

Staying away bonus: £100 per night (on top of accommodation being fully paid)

Pension scheme

Structured progression into AP/SAP appointment (or further development for existing AP/SAP engineers)

Ongoing training and professional development

This is more than just a job - it's a long-term career opportunity with a business that genuinely invests in its people, supports progression, and builds leaders from within.

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