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Posted 05 August, 2026

High Voltage Engineer

Spencer Ogden
Birmingham, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Senior High Voltage Engineer, Build something from the ground up.

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Not many roles let you shape an entire HV capability from day one. This one does.

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📍 Location: London, Birmingham & Dublin

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💰 Salary: E80,000 - £90,000 (DOE)

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&A1; Sector: HV Infrastructure / Energy & Critical Power

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THE ROLE

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  • Lead HV/MV project delivery, substations, interconnectors, grid connections
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  • Own technical design up to 400kV (AIS & GIS)
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  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
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  • Help build and mentor an in-house HV engineering function
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  • Direct interface with TSOs/DSOs, clients and regulators
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED

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  • 8–15+ years in HV/MV electrical engineering
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  • Proven delivery of substation projects up to 400kV
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  • Strong knowledge of protection & control, earthing, HV cable systems
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  • IEC/BS/EN standards expertise
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  • Comfortable engaging directly with utilities and clients
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WHY THIS ROLE?

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  • Senior technical leadership with real autonomy
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  • 9-day fortnight, every second Friday off
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  • Work alongside some of the best engineers in the sector
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  • Grow your own team in a forward-thinking consultancy
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