Overview
Electrical Engineer- High Voltage
Salary: Highly Competitive (Happy to discuss before submission)
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday - Days
We're proud to be working with a prestigious global business with a rapidly growing, highly automated site in Southampton. They are now seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer (High Voltage) to join their expanding engineering team.
This role will act as the electrical expert for the site and its facilities. The Electrical Engineer will join the Infrastructure and Facilities team, with the primary purpose of ensuring uninterrupted electrical power across this impressive site. The role focuses on HV cabling, terminations, and overall electrical infrastructure reliability.
This is a hands-on, high-responsibility position reporting directly to the Electrical Manager. Once deemed competent, engineers will join the on-call rotation, which is compensated regardless of call-out.
Responsibilities
* Ensure HV power solutions are planned and constructed to meet current and future growth/demands of the Port and Park.
* Maintain electrical infrastructure up to industry standards while complying with statutory and international regulations.
* Plan, install, and maintain electrical infrastructure to support the site and business park operations and expansion.
* Act as Senior Authorised Person on site, providing support during emergencies and unscheduled shutdowns.
* Ensure contracts are in place for third-party support to recover networks from unexpected shutdowns.
* Monitor electricity consumption via SCADA and BMS systems across buildings, terminal lighting, and equipment.
* Ensure 100% availability and reliability of electrical supply across the port and park.
* Develop skills and knowledge to manage day-to-day switching and electrical issues.
* Ensure compliance with Electrical Safe Systems of Work and maintain all required documentation.
* Manage electrical infrastructure construction and maintenance contracts to time, budget, and quality standards.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in High Voltage (HV) electrical engineering
* Strong technical knowledge of HV cabling, terminations, electrical infrastructure, and SCADA
* Competence in managing contractors and supervising electrical projects
* Electrical Engineering Qualification
* Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in electrical systems
* Awareness of statutory compliance, industry standards, and safe systems of work
* Ability to participate in on-call rotations and respond effectively to emergencies
If you are an experienced HV Electrical Engineer ready to take ownership of critical infrastructure in a global logistics environment, please clickApply.
For more information, contact Matthew Lye at Pioneer Selection
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