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Our client, a major leader in the offshore wind industry, are currently hiring for a brand new opportunity to part of a very exciting new offshore wind project in the UK as a Electrical Components Engineer.

Job Description

You will form part of the engineering team, working in the electrical department, with a focus on component selection in HVAC and HVDC substations providing technical expertise, preparing technical documentation, and be part of tenders, contracts and procurement process for the project.

Major responsibilities

• Technical ownership of HVAC/HVDC electrical components (switchgear, protection, transformers, reactors, LV/HVDC systems).
• Lead RCAs for component failures and drive corrective actions.
• Prepare/review technical documents and support tenders, contracts, and procurement.
• Manage technical aspects of electrical works during construction and supplier/product prequalification.
• Lead factory audits and ensure compliance with internal standards, norms, and best practices.
• Support development of offshore/onshore substation, foundations, and SCADA electrical systems.
• Ensure robust through-life design, safety-by-design, and specification compliance across consultants and contractors.
• Coordinate interfaces across project packages and collaborate closely with electrical, controls, and instrumentation experts.

Must have Qualification / Experience:

• University degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Several years of relevant work experience as an electrical component specialist
• High-end expertise regarding rating, design and testing - the optimum would be work experience gained within a manufacturer, or an Offshore Wind Farm Developer
• Relevant experience regarding related project work, especially in the fields of technical specification writing and negotiations
• Fluent English language skills

To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in UK , be able to commute to Swindon offices, and be available to start in July 2026.