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Brightsmith

Lead Engineer

Glasgow
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Brightsmith are partnering with an innovative UK energy infrastructure company operating across the distributed energy sector. Following a period of growth and expansion, they are looking to appoint a technical leader to take ownership of two operational energy centres in Central Scotland and help shape the technical function as the business scales.

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe and reliable operation of live energy infrastructure, while taking greater ownership of site operations and supporting the integration of new assets as the portfolio grows.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Take ownership of the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of two energy centres.
  • Lead the transition of one site from an outsourced O&M model to an in-house operating model.
  • Oversee CHP engines, gas boilers, heat pumps, pumps, heat exchangers, and associated plant.
  • Manage specialist subcontractors, OEMs, and mechanical and electrical contractors.
  • Own planned maintenance schedules, statutory inspections, and site records.
  • Act as the key technical interface with customers, site hosts, and senior leadership.
  • Support technical due diligence and integration of newly acquired energy assets.
  • Help establish operating standards and build a larger technical team as the business grows.

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Experience Required:

  • Proven experience within CHP, power generation, distributed energy, district heating, utilities, or process plant environments.
  • Strong mechanical or electrical engineering/trade background, ideally with HNC/HND or equivalent experience.
  • Hands-on experience with gas engines, boilers, heat pumps, rotating plant, or similar systems.
  • Strong understanding of safe systems of work, risk assessment, and permit-to-work procedures.
  • Familiarity with PSSR, LOLER, electrical inspection/testing, and L8 water hygiene.
  • Experience managing contractors and specialist technical suppliers.
  • Familiarity with BMS, SCADA/EMS, or similar monitoring and control systems.
  • Strong practical problem-solving and incident management skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

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Skills

CHP Operation
Power Generation
District Heating
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Contractor Management
Risk Assessment
Permit-to-Work
BMS
SCADA
EMS
Incident Management
Stakeholder Management
Technical Due Diligence
O&M Model Transition

Location

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

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