Engineering and Innovation Lead

James Fisher and Sons plc; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider is searching for an Engineering & Innovation Lead to enhance high-voltage products and technologies while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience with high-voltage systems, providing opportunities to work on innovative solutions across offshore wind and renewable projects. This position offers competitive benefits and is home-based with occasional office visits in Preston.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Company Pension

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with high-voltage systems from 33kV to 400kV.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams in complex technical projects.
• Strong understanding of HV safety rules and operational best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering input for new HV products and services.
• Support product lines through NPD governance checkpoints.
• Prepare and present technical documentation to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.
• Ensure HV activities comply with legislation and industry standards.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

High Voltage Systems

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Engineering & Innovation Lead
Full-time, Permanent
North West England, home based with occasional visits to office

The Role:

As James Fisher Renewables continues to grow its capabilities and services, we are looking for an experienced Engineer to lead the development of innovative products and technologies across our portfolio, including Asset Management, High Voltage Services, and Blades & Cables. This role is central to shaping our product strategy, with a strong focus on cables and blades, and ensuring new product development aligns with our strategic vision and group-led processes. You will provide technical expertise, engage with specialist suppliers, and support the wider Product Development team to deliver solutions in a dynamic 24/7 service environment. The position involves advancing high-voltage cable monitoring, blade repair technologies, and SCADA Control Room development, while navigating the challenges of delivering on green energy commitments in a rapidly evolving industry.

This will be a home based role but the candidate should be able to attend the office on occasion in Bamber Bridge when required.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead engineering input for new HV products and services from concept to deployment.
• Support all product lines through NPD governance checkpoints and provide technical expertise to Product Line Managers.
• Prepare and present technical documentation to stakeholders and explore innovations from suppliers, partners, and competitors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Project Management, Marketing, Operations, Commercial) to deliver innovative solutions and identify cross-product opportunities within James Fisher.
• Provide senior engineering support for tenders and live projects, ensuring technical compliance and quality.
• Review and approve technical documentation, including designs, procedures, and test results.
• Ensure HV activities comply with legislation, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, audits, and technical reviews.
• Build strong relationships with OEMs, suppliers, clients, and regulatory bodies to maintain JFR’s reputation.
• Represent JFR at industry forums, technical committees, and client meetings.
  

What we're looking for:

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in high-voltage systems (33kV–400kV), ideally within offshore wind, transmission, or similar high-risk environments.
• Proven track record in leading engineering teams and delivering complex technical projects, ideally in an R&D or Product Development environment.
• Strong understanding of HV safety rules, authorisation processes, and operational best practices.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it (e.g., IET, IEEE).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to have:

• Experience working with HV cable OEMs and turbine manufacturers.
• Familiarity with UK transmission operator environments or other regulated sectors.
• IOSH / NEBOSH certification or equivalent HSE training.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Cycle to work scheme, Company Pension, etc.)
• Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility.
• Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions.
• Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations.

About Us:

James Fisher is a global engineering services company with over 50 years of experience delivering complex offshore energy projects in some of the world’s most challenging environments. We operate across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport, leveraging cutting‑edge technology and deep expertise to support the full lifecycle of our customers’ assets.

In the Energy Division, we provide safe, efficient solutions across oil & gas and renewables – from well support and full‑field decommissioning to integrated services for offshore wind and expert subsea inspection, repair, and maintenance. Our work helps operators extend asset life, reduce downtime, and respond rapidly to operational challenges, driving the global shift toward a cleaner, more sustainable future.

If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, then click ‘apply’ now!

Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise thatour success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.