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Do you want to work to make Power for Good?

We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company. We're driven by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.

We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.

RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Our competitive package offers rewards and benefits including pension schemes, flexible working, and top-down emphasis on better work-life balance. We also offer private healthcare, discounted green travel, 25 days holiday with options to buy/sell days, enhanced family leave and four volunteering days per year so you can make a difference somewhere else.

Job Purpose

RES currently provides High Voltage Operations and Maintenance (HV O&M) Services to renewable energy assets in the UK & Ireland. Due to increased demand from our clients, we are seeking an HV Projects Manager / Engineer to work alongside our HV Operations Managers.

The role will focus on Project & Minor Scheme Management and System Performance whilst growing and improving the service in accordance with company safety, quality, and environmental systems. The key objectives are to maximise the performance from client assets, increase maintenance efficiency and achieve a high level of safety performance.

The ideal candidate will have held HV authorisations, experience in project management and be able to put packages of work together, they will also have strong commercial awareness. This is a permanent role that is home based with regular travel to RES offices and operational sites across the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Key Accountabilities

The responsibilities of the HV Projects Engineer include:

Project specific activities

• Develop project plans for minor high voltage projects including cost estimates, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Manage the installation of new and replacement high voltage equipment ensuring it is installed correctly and in accordance with regulations and industry standards.
• Liaise with equipment manufacturers and suppliers to obtain technical support and advice.
• Liaise with the Solar O&M, BESS and Wind projects team on cross boundary projects.
• Coordinate with other departments or contractors to schedule minor works and high voltage projects around other site activities.

System performance activities

• Monitor performance of high voltage equipment to identify potential issues or faults.
• Analyse data from high voltage equipment to identify trends or patterns that may indicate a potential issue.
• Investigate high voltage equipment failures to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of all high voltage equipment and work carried out.
• Prepare regulatory reports on high voltage equipment performance and failures.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and industry standards.

Business development activities

• Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders such as clients, regulatory bodies, industry association and suppliers.
• Provide technical advice and support to other departments or contractors on high voltage equipment matters.
• Attend industry conferences and events to keep up to date with developments and trends in the field.

General activities

• Conduct regular audits of personnel onsite and of high voltage equipment to ensure it is being maintained and managed correctly.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in high voltage equipment maintenance and management.
• Review maintenance reports and schedules to ensure all high voltage equipment is being maintained in accordance with the O+M contractual agreements.
• Prepare risk assessments and method statements for works on high voltage equipment.
• Develop and implement safe systems of work for high voltage equipment maintenance activities.

At RES we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.