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Job Title: Power Engineer
Req ID: 56585
Job Function: Security
Posting Start Date: 19/08/2026
Posting End Date: 01/09/2026
Division: UK Business
Job Location: GBR Ipswich - A1 Registry
Advertised Salary: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Join BT as a Power Engineer
Location: Bournemouth, Exeter, Southampton or Plymouth
Due to the sensitive nature of this role, you will be required to undergo DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels). An allowance of £5k per annum may be payable monthly while you hold this DV and continue to work in a role that requires that level of security clearance. The terms of this allowance will be made available if you are successful in being recruited into this role.
Security isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind when you think of BT, but when it comes to keeping everyone safely connected, We Are The Protectors. We deal with thousands of cyber-attacks every day, so that millions of people can safely go about their daily lives and run their businesses. We deliver vital work at scale, with real breadth and impact. We connect for good.
You'll be joining a specialist security team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, protecting critical national infrastructure and committed to the safety and security of our nation and global communities. Our mission focused work is innovative, inspiring and technologically challenging in a way that makes every day different and stimulating. We provide the opportunity to work on rare projects, with exciting tools and brilliant people. Everyone has access to unparalleled professional and personal development opportunities and your contribution is always valued.
Why this job matters
Infrastructure & Field is a large multi-disciplined ‘professional services’ engineering practice. The team is organised in key customer focused capabilities which each have sub-capability areas comprising single or multiple engineering delivery projects.
Our Engineering mantra is “Technical Excellence in Engineering” and we deliver some amazing technical capabilities for our customers which can only happen if we recruit, train and support our people
The purpose of this role is to Support the organisation by delivering customer networks, platforms and systems in relation to power and connectivity in support of ourselves and special customers.
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This job role can be based in Bournemouth, Exeter Southampton or Plymouth, Onsite (5 days office based). Monday-Friday 37.5 hours. DV Security Clearance is required. Must have lived in UK for 10+ years to obtain clearance.
What You'll Be Doing
- Accountable: Establishes technical objectives and delegates responsibilities.
- Leadership: Influences a significant part of own organisation and influences customers/suppliers and industry at a senior management level (e.g. around resourcing of delivery teams and technical direction of work).
- Leadership: Directs work resourcing, owns site issues and resolution of problems
- Leadership: Performs technical coaching and mentoring
Essential Skills
- Knowledge of Transmission Network and management platforms
- Network installation, integration, and testing.
- Ability to manage and coordinate multiple concurrent projects, perform under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to work with stakeholders to clearly capture requirements.
- Good relationship management skills with a dedicated and positive attitude
What We'd Like To See On Your CV
- Installation in compliance with the UK Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and associated regulations to ensure the site provides a system to support the availability requirements of the equipment.
- Upgrade and decommission of Mechanical & Electrical equipment.
- Perform ongoing maintenance and repair of Mechanical & Electrical equipment installed on GSE sites. This includes reactive repair and ensuring compliance to the PPM requirements for each Mechanical & Electrical asset of the company.
- Identification and repair of any faults shown during a planned maintenance
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
- On-call allowance (Depending on role requirements)
- 22 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
- Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
- World-class training and development opportunities
- From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
- Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
- 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
- 2 weeks paid carer’s leave
- Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
- Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages
- Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop
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Security is one of the fastest growing parts of our global organisation. We are protecting our networks from more than 6,500 cyber attacks each day, investing over £40m in research each year - and in employing nearly 3,000 people, we’re also the largest private cyber employer in the UK. With incredible opportunities to learn, develop and grow your skills, we’ll invest in you, nurture your potential and shape your future – whatever your background or experience.
In today’s world, safe and secure digital connections have never been more vital. You’ll be joining a global company operating at the forefront of the information age: BT employs 90,000 people in 180 countries. With huge scale, we’re capable of achieving great things, striving to be personal, simple, and brilliant for our customers whilst creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed. Play your part. Make a difference. We are the Protectors.
A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:
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Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.
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We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.
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