O&M Engineer (High Voltage)
Location: Inverness, Scotland
Salary: from £21.50 p/h (£44,720) rising to £24.00 p/h (£49,920) + OT + annual bonus
Sector: HV Power Infrastructure / Renewables
The opportunity
Envo Talent is supporting an ICP delivering operations and maintenance services across high voltage infrastructure supporting renewable generation and grid connected assets.
Due to continued growth across Scotland, they are expanding their HV engineering team and are looking for an O&M Engineer to support maintenance, switching operations and fault response across HV electrical systems.
This role offers strong long-term stability and the opportunity to progress to Senior Authorised Person.
Salary and benefits
£21.50 per hour (£44,720 per year) starting salary
Increase to £24.00 per hour (£49,920 per year) after successful SAP authorisation
Additional benefits include:
• Overtime available
• Annual bonus
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Pension scheme
• Annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and development
• Support to obtain or maintain HV authorisations
The role
You will support the operation and maintenance of HV electrical infrastructure across sites in Central and South Scotland.
Typical responsibilities include:
• Planned and reactive maintenance on HV and LV equipment up to 132kV
• Inspection and maintenance of switchgear, transformers, RMUs and protection systems
• HV switching, isolation and earthing procedures
• Ensuring safety from the system under operational safety rules
• Electrical testing and analysis of system performance
• Fault diagnosis and coordination of repairs
• Preparing RAMS, work packages and job instructions
• Supporting technicians and junior engineers on site
• Liaising with clients and operational teams
Experience required
HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent electrical qualification
Experience working on HV electrical systems (33kV or above preferred)
Senior Authorised Person authorisation or working towards SAP
Experience with HV switching operations and electrical testing
Strong understanding of electrical safety rules and HV operational procedures
Experience maintaining HV equipment including switchgear, transformers and protection systems
CSCS or ECS card advantageous
GWO certification beneficial but not essential
Personal attributes
Strong safety mindset when working with HV infrastructure
Ability to work independently across operational sites
Clear communication with engineers, technicians and clients
Organised and able to manage multiple priorities
Calm and decisive during operational or fault situations
Envo Talent is acting as an employment partner for this opportunity.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. All applications will be assessed based on experience, qualifications and suitability for the role. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to promoting equal opportunities within the energy and infrastructure sector.
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