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Sr Primary Electrical Plant Engineer - Mitie Power & Grid
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Sr Primary Electrical Plant Engineer - Mitie Power & Grid
Mitie – Senior Primary Electrical – Plant Engineer
At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day.
Mitie Power & Grid brings together three ICP business units—G2 Energy, ESM Power, and Rock Power Connections—alongside Custom Solar, the UK's leading behind-the-meter solar PV installer.
With over 400 specialist professionals across our ICP and solar teams, and access to thousands more engineering experts within Mitie, we are one of the UK's largest and most experienced providers of grid connection and renewable energy services.
We offer a comprehensive suite of specialist services across grid application, design, equipment procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and ongoing operations and maintenance. Our focus is on supporting decarbonisation through projects including utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage (BESS), and EV infrastructure.
About the Role
We're looking for a Senior Primary Electrical – Plant Engineer to provide specialist technical expertise in the inspection, maintenance, and management of primary electrical plant, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operation across our portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Act as a senior technical authority for primary electrical plant, providing expert support across projects and operational activities
- Carry out inspections, condition assessments, and performance reviews of primary plant and associated equipment
- Support the development of engineering strategies, maintenance plans, and improvement programmes
- Ensure all activities comply with relevant legislation, standards, and Mitie safety procedures
- Provide technical guidance to:
- Project teams
- Contractors
- Authorised Persons
- Support fault investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning
- Maintain accurate technical documentation, reports, and asset records
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, driving safety, efficiency, and reliability
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Requirements: Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering OR
- Substantial relevant experience
Technical Knowledge
- Strong technical knowledge of primary electrical plant and systems
- Relevant professional or industry accreditation
Preferred Competencies
Proven experience working with:
- Primary electrical plant in a senior or specialist engineering role
- Core understanding of:
- Electrical safety rules
- Legislation
- Industry standards
Skills
- Ability to provide clear technical leadership and make sound engineering decisions
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and support multiple stakeholders
- A proactive, analytical, and safety-focused approach
Benefits (What’s in it for you?)
- Opportunity to work on complex and critical electrical assets
- Ongoing professional development and progression within Mitie
- Access to virtual GP and household advice services
- Financial wellbeing support via Salary Finance
- Features include:
- Salary advance (e.g., 50% of earned pay before payday)
- Competitive loans
- Features include:
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Flexible Lifestyle Benefits via Choices
- Additional holiday days (up to 5 extra days annually)
- Life insurance (up to four times your salary)
- Finance options for:
- Critical illness insurance
- Dental treatment
- Technology products (affordable cost)
- Focus on development via diverse training programmes
Discounts and Schemes
- Discounted high-street products via MiDeals
- Options for:
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Picture charges on hybrid cars via Salary Exchange
- Enhanced pension contributions plus:
- Save-as-you-earn scheme
- Mitie Matching Share Plan
Recognition Programme
- Mitie Stars awards:
- Monthly cash prizes
- Annual top prize of £10,000+
- This programme celebrates hard work and contributions
Company Overview
Since 1987, Mitie’s 80,000 employees have maintained operations globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, represented in sectors including:
- Banking
- Government critical sites
- Hospitals
- Schools
We value and promote diversity, ensuring together we create compelling opportunities for both individuals and our growing organisation.
Join our Mitie Team. Together, our diversity makes us stronger.
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