Senior Power Systems Engineer

G4S; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security firm in Cheltenham is seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer. The role involves technical leadership for electrical service activities, focusing on maintaining and upgrading core systems. Ideal candidates will have significant expertise in power systems and possess excellent communication and technical skills. This position offers a salary between £55,000 - £60,000, an impressive benefits package, and development opportunities.

Benefits

2.5% Golden Hello payment

£2,000 annual retention bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme with employer contributions

G4S Life Assurance Scheme

Subsidised healthcare plan

24/7 support specializing in health and medical

Qualifications

• Expertise in LV/HV, PLC, SCADA, VSDs, PDU’s, UPS & ENMS systems.
• Experience in power engineering, electrical drive systems, and automation.
• Strong customer-centric mindset for effective service solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and technical direction to the contract team.
• Plan and progress all service-related activities including testing.
• Lead design, implementation, and commissioning for upgrade projects.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Service Management

Component Specification

Customer Focus

Communication Skills

Tools

PLC

SCADA

VSDs

UPS

Job description

Overview

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum

Location: Cheltenham

Excellent benefits package including 2.5% Golden Hello payment on commencement of employment and up to £2,000 annual retention bonus subject to eligibility criteria (pro-rata for part time employees), subject to achieving and maintaining clearance requirements.

Are you an experienced Power Systems Engineer with a passion for leadership, service delivery, and complex electrical infrastructure? As the technical leader for electrical service activities, you will be crucial to maintaining and upgrading our core systems. Your role will involve a mix of strategic leadership, project execution, and hands-on technical support.

SENIOR POWER SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum

Working Hours: Permanent, Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm

Location: Cheltenham

Benefits: Excellent benefits package including 2.5% Golden Hello payment on commencement of employment and up to £2,000 annual retention bonus subject to eligibility criteria (pro-rata for part time employees), subject to achieving and maintaining clearance requirements.

Are you an experienced Power Systems Engineer with a passion for leadership, service delivery, and complex electrical infrastructure? As the technical leader for electrical service activities, you will be crucial to maintaining and upgrading our core systems. Your role will involve a mix of strategic leadership, project execution, and hands-on technical support.

Core Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Provide expert advice, assistance, and technical direction to the entire contract team, including commissioning, service, and third-party personnel.
• Service & Projects Management: Plan and progress all service-related activities, including testing, commissioning, upgrades, and large-scale outage maintenance.
• System Maintenance & Rectification: Perform monthly PPM completion, advanced fault diagnosis and rectification across systems like CMAC, PLC, PME, SCADA, and motor control equipment.
• System Upgrades & Client Liaison: Lead design, implementation, and commissioning for upgrade projects. Liaise with service providers and the end client to advise on optimal solutions and minimise system downtime.
• Reporting: Conduct power quality device monitoring and generate monthly/ad hoc reports regarding power usage and quality.
• Database Management: Maintain the ENMS asset database, detailing all on-site activities.

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrable Experience & Training: Expertise in LV/HV, PLC, SCADA, VSDs, PDU’s, UPS & ENMS systems.
• Application Engineering: Experience in one or more of the following: power engineering, electrical drive systems, grid-connected systems, and automation.
• Component Specification: Experience specifying components, including drives, motors, transformers, switchboards, and panel building.
• Customer Focus: A strong customer-centric mindset with experience translating client needs into effective service solutions.
• Communication: Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and presentation skills to lead teams and advise clients effectively.

Desirable

• Experience in AP/SAP (Authorised Person/Senior Authorised Person) roles.
• Experience in design and system integration on complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong understanding of power system applications, relay application, and coordination.

Benefits

• 2.5% Golden Hello payment
• £2,000 annual retention bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Progression, training and development catered to you
• Refer A Friend incentives
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• G4S Life Assurance Scheme
• Subsidised healthcare plan
• Charity work- Match-IT and Payroll Giving
• Confidential Counselling Services
• 24/7 support specialising in health and medical
• Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading brands

Please be aware that due to the nature of the business security clearance to a high government level will be required.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Security and Investigations