High Voltage Senior Engineer Luton
Location: Luton (predominantly office-based with occasional site visits)
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required. Hours: 08:0016:30 Salary: £60,000 £70,000 + £5,000 car allowance Sectors: Power / Energy / Commercial / Aviation / Electrical Infrastructure Hybrid: Potential for elements of hybrid workingBenefits
25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays Professional training and continued development Supportive leadership team with clear technical progression Exposure to major high-voltage and electrical infrastructure schemes Collaborative, engineering-focused team environment Flexible employer
About Our Client
Our client is a specialist electrical and civil engineering contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects across the rail, power, and commercial sectors. They manage enhancement and renewal projects from inception to delivery, providing a complete engineering package from concept to completion.
Their electrical division delivers technically challenging schemes, including:
- HV and LV electrical infrastructure upgrades
- HV switchgear, transformers, and substation works
- Power distribution and electrical installations (HV/LV)
- Cable routing, containment, ducting and protection systems
- Electrical works supporting rail and commercial environments
- Engineering solutions with a focus on safety, compliance, and system performance
The Role High Voltage Senior Engineer
The High Voltage Senior Engineer will play a key technical role within the electrical engineering division, supporting the delivery of high-voltage and power distribution projects across rail, power, and commercial environments. Candidates must have proven high-voltage engineering and HV design experience.
Key Duties
Lead and coordinate HV engineering activities across multiple electrical projects Review, interpret, and discuss HV design packages and technical drawings Provide technical input into project programmes and delivery plans Support HV design development and ensure compliance with standards Plan works, identify risks, and ensure engineering assurance Provide tender support, including technical evaluation of HV schemes Liaise with clients, DNOs/IDNOs, National Grid, rail stakeholders, and commercial operators Ensure safety, quality, and HV regulatory compliance throughout delivery
Key Responsibilities
Provide specialist technical support on HV systems, designs, and installations Lead engineering aspects of HV projects across rail, commercial, and power sectors Interpret electrical designs, ensuring buildability and compliance Assist with procurement, technical submissions, and contractor coordination Attend site visits to assess progress, design adherence, and safety compliance Support project planning, scheduling, documentation, and reporting Maintain risk registers, quality control, and engineering assurance documentation Collaborate with internal teams, including Commercial, Operations, and Engineering
The Right Person
High-voltage engineering experience (essential) High-voltage design experience (essential) Strong understanding of HV installations, switchgear, transformers, and protection systems Ability to interpret complex HV drawings and technical documentation Strong communication and coordination skills Comfortable working across commercial and power environments Willingness to visit sites nationally when required Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and high-quality engineering
To apply, please contact Sally Whittingham or submit your application online. xkybehq
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