Electrical Engineer / Package Manager

Title: Electrical Package Manager (18-Month Contract) – £15m electrical infrastructure scope

Location: Exeter

Duration: 18 Months

Rate: Competitive Day Rate

Role Overview: Representing a leading UK energy storage developer, this 18-month contract is for an Electrical Package Manager to join a dedicated delivery team for a flagship 680MW BESS project. You will be one of three electrical specialists, specifically “owning” an electrical infrastructure package valued at approximately £15m.

Core Responsibilities:

• Client Representation: Act as the single point of focus for your assigned electrical systems, including substations and grid infrastructure up to the 400kV PoC.
• Design Governance: Review and provide technical assurance for design deliverables such as earthing studies, substation layouts, and insulation studies.
• Procurement & Logistics: Oversee factory acceptance testing (FAT), shipping, and site delivery for long-lead equipment.
• Program Management: Review contractor schedules for manufacture, installation, and commissioning to identify and mitigate critical path risks.
• Handover Assurance: Ensure all as-built documentation and O&M manuals are accurate for the transition to operational asset ownership.

Candidate Requirements:

• Essential: Demonstrable experience delivering client-side electrical packages and overseeing long-lead procurement.
• Technical: Mastery of UK Grid Code, G99, and National Grid standards.
• Qualifications: Degree/HND in Electrical Engineering; SMSTS or NEBOSH preferred.
• Safety: Experience with HV/LV isolations and energisation procedures.

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