Project Engineer – HV/LV

AVK-SEG

Project Engineer leading installations for LV and HV applications while collaborating with sales and operations teams to ensure high standards in project execution.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeWest Thurrock • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Project Leadership: Spearhead installations, coordinate on-site work, and delegate roles and responsibilities to team members.
Collaboration: Work closely with Sales and Operations managers to plan and schedule jobs; conduct site surveys in conjunction with the Sales team.
Installation Oversight: Lead project installations for both LV and HV applications, ensuring high standards and efficiency.
Training and Development: Utilise downtime at the Depot to train others in basic installation and maintenance tasks.
Business Growth: Seek opportunities to expand the service fleet, enhance services, and optimise time management to maximize productivity during downtime.
Communication: Maintain weekly check-ins with the Head of Operations to align on project progress and objectives.
Health & Safety (H&S): Participate actively in H&S initiatives and continuously seek improvements in engineering practices and safety measures.
Professional Representation: Represent AVK at Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs), and act as a professional liaison with clients across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
Mentorship: Lead by example, fostering the growth of team members’ skills and knowledge.
Flexibility: Perform any other duties as reasonably requested, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to the role.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Electrical theory and principles, especially related to high voltage and power generation.
Load bank design, operation and testing methods and procedures.
Understanding of asset transportation for LV load bank assets and HV packaged substations.
Customer Focus – prioritise customer needs and satisfaction.
Self-Motivation – maintain a proactive approach to tasks.
Effective Communication – comfortably liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
Strategic Thinking – contribute to long-term planning and decision making.
Leadership Skills – proven ability to lead and inspire teams.
Coaching and Mentoring – support team members growth and development
Deadline Management – thrive in fast-paced environments.
Hold a full valid driving licence.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Private Health Insurance
Performance Bonus
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Birthday Off
Pension Plan
Hybrid working / Flexible working

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical theoryhigh voltagepower generationload bank designload bank operationload bank testing methodsasset transportationLV load bank assetsHV packaged substations

Soft Skills

project leadershipcollaborationcommunicationcustomer focusself-motivationstrategic thinkingleadership skillscoachingmentoringdeadline management

Certifications

full valid driving licence