SR163/TP137 Site Manager - Essex & London - England, United Kingdom - National Grid Substation Project - Long Term Contract Job Overview We are looking for an experienced TP137/SR163 Site Manager to oversee substation projects across Essex and London. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the energy sector, particularly in Electrical Protection & Control Installation, and experience liaising with National Grid, subcontractors, and third parties. Key Responsibilities: Lead site operations, ensuring the projects are delivered on time, within budget and in compliance with industry standards. Serve as the primary liaison with National Grid, subcontractors and third parties to ensure seamless project execution. Maintain all necessary site documentation, including Lifting & Access Plans, RAMs and ensure strict health & safety adherence. Monitor and assess subcontractor performance, conduct regular site inspections and implement best practices Provide detailed project updates, highlighting key milestones, challenges and resource requirements. Requirements: Valid TP137/SR163 qualification Proven site management experience in transmission & distribution projects Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills Desirable: Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field Experience working with National Grid and large-scale infrastructure projects Personal Attributes: Proactive and solution-driven, with strong decision-making abilities Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure Strong leadership with a hands-on approach to problem-solving
If you are capable of perfoming in such a role and have previous experience doing so, please send your CV to or apply directly via our website.
Senior Recruitment Consultant – Renewable Energy
Join Hunter Philips – Driving Excellence in Renewable Energy Recruitment
Hunter Philips is a leader in executive search and contractor recruitment within the renewable energy sector. With a global footprint spanning over 30 countries, we’re proud to deliver exceptional results to clients and candidates alike. Having doubled in size over the last 18 months and with ambitious plans for further growth, including new offices in the US, Australia, and Germany, now is the time to join our journey.
We’re seeking experienced recruitment professionals to join our team as Senior Recruitment Consultants, focusing on delivering best-in-class recruitment solutions to clients in the renewable energy space.
The Role Lead and manage relationships with high-profile clients across the renewable energy industry, becoming their trusted recruitment partner. Identify and secure top-tier talent for contract roles globally, using advanced sourcing techniques and market expertise. Provide mentoring and guidance to junior team members, contributing to the overall success of the team. Deliver market insights to clients, positioning yourself as an industry expert. Expand business opportunities through proactive networking and relationship building.
What We’re Looking For Proven experience as a successful 360 recruitment consultant – strong delivery focused/180 recruiters who have the ability and drive to pick up business development will also be considered. Experience in contract recruitment is preferred, as is experience within energy, construction, or a related technical sector. A track record of developing and maintaining long-term client relationships. Ambition to grow your career within a global organisation. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. A strong understanding of the renewable energy market is a significant advantage.
What You’ll Get A competitive base salary with uncapped commission reaching up to 37%. Access to a “best in class” tech stack to make your job as easy as possible. Opportunities to work with industry leaders and drive impactful projects. A transparent and fast-tracked career progression path tailored to your goals. Access to world-class training and ongoing professional development – including working alongside hands on directors. The chance to attend global conferences and events, positioning you at the forefront of the industry. Regular incentives including luxury trips to destinations like Las Vegas, Marbella, and skiing resorts. Potential for international relocation as we expand our global footprint.
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Job Profile Summary: As a Control & Protection Application Senior Engineering Manager, you will be leading Engineering teams and working across two engineering disciplines. Solution and engineering centre in all aspects of HVDC Control & Protection system, supports the design and implementation of HVDC Control & Protection Systems by analysing customer requirements, assessing the necessary deviation from standard solutions, and provide technical solution that meets the project delivery and Tender objectives.
This includes the following. Recruit and Developing Department talent Engineering process management Provide technical guidance. Drive consistent design practices and common global processes for projects. Interface with customers
Essential Responsibilities Senior Control & Protection Engineering Manager oversees a team of engineers responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining complex control systems within an organization, leading the technical direction of projects, ensuring systems meet performance standards, and collaborating with other departments to integrate control systems across various operations, often requiring strong leadership, technical expertise in control system design, and knowledge of industry regulations and safety standards.
Team Leadership: Manage a team of control & Protection system engineers, assigning tasks, providing technical guidance, and overseeing project execution. Recruit, develop, and mentor control system engineers to maintain a high-performing team. Foster collaboration and communication within the team and with other departments.
Technical Strategy: Define the overall technical vision for control system design and architecture across the organization. Stay abreast of emerging control system technologies and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement. Development of PSCAD Network Model, Control MATLAB application Model, Control system block diagram, ONM Manuals. MATLAB application unit and system integration testing. PSSE/PSCAD and PSSE/RSCAD Power system network conversion, modelling and verification HVDC System in electromagnetic transient tools like PSCAD, EMTP-RV etc. Plant modelling in various simulation tools (MATLAB, RSCAD, PSCAD etc) and its verification
Project Management: Lead the planning and execution of control system projects from concept to deployment, including budget and timeline management. Ensure that project plans contain the necessary activities and studies required to meet the requirements of the customer and the proposed technical solution. Manage the engineering resources, workload, schedule and project milestones. Define the project work breakdown structure (WBS), resources and skill levels required to meet the delivery timescales. Ensure projects comply with relevant safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Define the project work breakdown structure (WBS), resources and skill levels required to meet the delivery timescales.
Qualifications / Essential Requirements Engineering degree or equivalent including power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business. More than 10 years’ experience in HVDC industry and 3+ years’ experience in senior leadership position Strong sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage team organisational risks Proven skills in managing and leading team with strong technical background Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs skills.
Job Profile Summary: As a HVDC Control & Protection Engineering Manager, you will be working across two engineering disciplines, Solution, and engineering centre (NPI, ITO, OTR and Product Care) in all aspects of HVDC Control & Protection system, reporting to the Head of Control & Protection Engineering. This role includes developing department talent and Engineering process management, provide technical guidance, mentoring, drive consistent design practices, common global processes for projects implementation and provide technical solution that meets the NPI, project delivery and Tender objectives.
This includes the following. Developing organizational talent Engineering process management Provide technical guidance. Provide design Guide . Drive consistent design practices and common global processes for projects.
Roles and Responsibilities You will also play a key part in technically developing less experienced members of the team, this is a great opportunity to further your mentoring experience as there is scope for this role to build the team up further in the future. Responsible for leading overall requirement, design, implementation, and development of the HVDC Control & Protection system, this includes the following actives: Requirement & Design Engineering Design Process & Review Reviewing and approving technical documents Customer interface and training HVDC System in electromagnetic transient tools like PSCAD, EMTP-RV etc. Plant modelling in various simulation tools (MATLAB, PSCAD etc) and its verification. Dynamic Performance Studies (DPS) and other design studies using both offline and online simulation tools. Control and protection parameters tuning to meet grid stability criteria specified in customer technical specifications. Support the business’ Tendering, Operations, Contractual and After Sales needs. Provide technical guidance that influences outcomes to other people, supporting moderate complexity projects and/or tasks. Play a key role in engineering design reviews and technical leadership, identifying potential project risks and technical weaknesses and proposing safe, reliable and compliant solutions. Execute and provide guidance for the analysis / evaluation of assigned projects that meet business standards, practices and procedures and the product / program requirements Responsible for coaching and developing department talent. Will be responsible in defining strategies and roadmap for development of New Engineers in the department. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues. Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Continuously improving the product in terms of delivery speed, stability and reliability
Required Qualifications Degree in Electronics/Electrical engineering or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business Minimum of 6 years experience in control and protection system design Expertise in HVDC Control, Protection and Sequencing strategy Expertise in PSCAD and MATLAB-SIMULINK simulation tools Expertise in HVDC Dynamic Performance Studies Experienced in technical leadership. Must be flexible with working hours and willing to travel in order to support projects globally. Ability to understand and communicate customer requirements, ownership of technical discussions with customers and capable of developing client relationships
£Excellent + Bonus
Are You An Experienced Technical Leader in the Renewable Energy Sector?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a global renewables team and take on a key leadership role in the development, construction, and operational phases of large-scale onshore wind, solar, and hybrid projects.
The Role: As Head of Technical , you will lead a small team of engineers, overseeing technical assessments, yield reports, project optimization, and quality control across a diverse renewables portfolio. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external consultants, ensuring that projects meet the highest technical and performance standards.
Key Responsibilities: Lead a technical team and provide expertise on wind, solar, and hybrid projects. Oversee project assessments, including site constraints, layouts, and optimization. Manage wind measurement campaigns and ensure bankable data collection. Conduct technical due diligence for project acquisitions and development. Collaborate with project managers, procurement teams, and external consultants. Evaluate and negotiate technical aspects with OEMs and equipment suppliers. Implement best practices for quality control and technical reporting. Research emerging technologies to support the company’s growth strategy.
The Person: Engineering degree or equivalent technical experience. 10+ years in the renewable energy sector, with a strong focus on wind and solar. 6+ years of experience in technical assessments, including yield analysis and project design. Experience managing a team and working in international environments. Strong communication and analytical skills. Fluency in English; Spanish is a plus. Willingness to travel as needed.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a fast-growing renewables business, shaping the future of sustainable energy projects worldwide.
Please send me your CV today! Nickie Lynch Senior Recruiter Hunter Philips Executive Search
33kV/132kV Senior Authorised Person - Onshore - North Scotland - 6 month contract - Day rate, outside IR35 - April start date
Hunter Philips are partners with an Engineering provider in the search for a 33kV or 132kV Senior Authorised Person. We are looking for this person to be situated in the North of Scotland.
Responsibilities: Leading work parties ensuing the work is carried out to a high standard, safely and on time. Ensure successful delivery of a varied portfolio of work on the LV and HV network Carrying out LOTO Ensure that all works are carried out in accordance with the relevant Health and Safety legislation and company codes of practice. Assisting with fault duties as and when required Prepare and Issue/Cancel Safety Documents (Permits). Write, review and approve RAMS. Ensuring safe isolation on the network to set contractors to work Writing and implementing switching schedules Ensuring Safety from the system
Requirements: 33kV SAP (132kV would be desirable) Jointing or protection experience is desirable GWO is essential Must live North of Glasgow
Logistics: 6 months with chance of extensions Inverness. The successful candidate could be expected to travel Middlesbrough all the way to the top of Scotland. However, most of the work is anticipated to be in the North of Scotland. 50 hours per week 7th of April (earliest) – Start of June latest Day rate, subject to experience
If you are based in North Scotland and are looking for a new opportunity then please send your CV to and set up a call with me to discuss this opportunity.
Control Engineer - 12 month rolling contract - Day rate - 7 days on, 7 days off - ASAP start date - Northwest
Hunter Philips are partnered with a leader in offshore wind who are looking to add a Control Engineer to their team. They will consider an experienced SAP for the position.
Key Responsibilities: Working closely within a tight-knit team, covering shifts and holidays as required. Providing HV Control Engineer services Liaising with the TSO and the DNOs Monitoring alarms, writing and approving switching schedules and the operations on plant and equipment up to and including 400kV Wring and approving safety documentation Providing coaching, mentoring and training for the junior members of the team
Essential Skills & Experience: SAP / Control Engineer experience (preferably at 220kV or higher). Proven experience in offshore wind, DNOs, or TSOs. Understanding of SCADA systems, substations, and turbine SCADA. Ability to work to strict electrical rules and manage mechanical/electrical risks. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Minimum 5 years as SAP or Control Engineer Team-oriented, proactive, and adaptable – able to cover shifts and support the team.
Logistics: ASAP start date Working Hours: 12-hour shifts, 7 days on / 7 days off All inclusive day rate
If you are a seasoned Control Engineer or a SAP looking to progress to Control Engineer and meet the above requirements then please send your CV to and drop me a message to book a call to discuss.
Senior Sales Manager – Battery Energy Storage Systems - UK & Ireland
Are you a current Sales Manager that specialises in selling BESS across the UK & Ireland? Are you independently able to develop new customer and grow the sales pipeline? Do you have excellent BESS market knowledge? If so, please read on…
The Company A global leader in energy and technology development, this business sets the pace for the rest to follow in renewable energy smart technology development. They have won significant partnership agreements with a range of blue-chip customers looking to achieve net-zero targets and goals. Further expansion and global demand for their market leading renewable energy solutions has seen unprecedented global growth and the requirement to recruit a high-profile Senior BESS Sales Manager.
The Role As a Senior BESS Sales Manager, you will be responsible for the battery energy storage system (BESS) business development and revenue growth in the UK, Ireland and wider markets. Further duties and responsibilities include: Able to independently develop new customers, grow BESS sales pipeline and mange key account customers relationships. Be part of a slim, agile, fast growing team and company. Develop BESS service business strategy and grow BESS service business pipeline. Partner with and lead internal function teams to close deals. Facilitate commercial negotiation with customers. Stay on top of latest BESS market and power market development in the region, as well as competitive landscape change. Develop mid to long term growth strategy for BESS sales and BESS Service business. There is a fantastic, clear pathway to Director level.
The Person Preferred 3+ years of Business Development and Sales experience, with minimal 1 years of relevant work experience in energy storage industry. Rich network and customer resources in the the region. Commercially acute and have good understanding of contract terms and negotiation skills. Capable of setting-up and leading a global sales team. Comfortable of working independently and remotely from HQ teams. Able to travel >50% of the time.
If you are looking for a broad and challenging role with prospects to match, make your application without delay.
400kV Senior Authorised Person - Offshore wind - Onshore/Offshore substation - 2/2 rotation - All inclusive day rate, outside IR35 - May start date - 12 month (potentially up to 24 months)
Hunter Philips are partnered with a leading renewables company who are responsible for the Safety from the System on an offshore wind farm in construction in the UK. We are looking for a seasoned 400kV SAP to work on either the onshore or offshore substation. You must have a solid understanding of HV Safety from the system.
Key responsibilities: Preparing, writing and issuing switching schedules Preparing, issuing and cancelling safety documents and permits Switching on the 400kV network Acting as an interface with other 3rd parties Train up the junior SAPs, APs and CPs Liaising with the Control Room Reviewing the method statements Acting as Control Engineer as and when required Ensuring Safety from the System
Requirements: Completed a previous offshore wind farm Minimum 1 year as a 400kV SAP (preferably on a wind farm) Experience commissioning Basic protection testing is desired but not essential UK Citizenship Full clean driving license DNO/National Grid experience is desired but not essential Willingness to participate in a standby Rota
If you are looking for a new project for summer and you meet the relevant requirements then please send your CV to or message me and get a call booked in to discuss your next role.
