We are always looking to add hard-working, focused people to the MES Power Engineering family for positions in our Aberdeen - Perth & Crawley West Sussex Offices.

If you are looking for a new challenge, you are self-motivated, hard-working & focussed, with a can-do approach and able to work using your initiative. Please check out our current employment opportunities below.

We offer competitive salaries, excellent holiday entitlements, pension benefits, health insurance and training and personal development opportunities.

To apply, please send us your CV and cover letter by following the email link for the position you wish to apply for.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Electrical Design Engineer

Responsibilities

Opportunity to join a company providing HV & LV power supplies across the country. We are looking for an experienced Designer to join our team. The role is responsible for designing packages for installing commercial projects & electrical connections, up to 33kV to deliver a flexible and rapid response service to various utility and private clients.

The role will include the following:

  • Working on designs for private networks and DNO/IDNO new connections
  • Production of CAD drawings.
  • Specification of materials for cable jointing and network substation installations
  • Experienced & proven designer working in a construction/utility role
  • Excellent electrical technical knowledge up to 33kV
  • Good project management and IT skills
  • Experience of NERS new connections processes would be of advantage


Essential Skills and Qualifications

  • Planning and Organising – Illustrate has planned and organised work to a high standard
  • Working in a team -- Ability to work with others for
  • Achievement Drive – Focus on getting work completed and completing deadlines
  • Concern for quality – Proven management of project design and high standards
  • Focus on the customer – Ability to manage expectations and deliver on promises and meet deadlines
  • Commercial awareness – Ensuring deadlines are met, and designs are clear and accurate. Work is done right first time. Excellent financial management awareness skills to ensure designs meet requirements and are commercially competitive.
  • Flexibility – Job comes first

Benefits

  • A holiday allowance of 30 days per year including public holidays. After two years of service, this will increase by 1 day per year to a maximum of 5 (35 days annual leave per year)
  • Long-term service awards
  • Contributory Penson Scheme
  • Healthcare Scheme

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary

Salary £38,195 - £63,375 depending on experience.


33/11/LV Cable Jointers

Are you from a construction/utilities Cable Jointing background, and are you looking to join a company with a clear plan to progress your career over the coming years?

Site/Field Based on offer is the opportunity to join a company providing HV & LV power supplies across the country. We are looking for experienced Cable Jointers to join our team. The role is to be responsible for the installation of electrical connections, up to 33kV and to deliver a flexible and rapid response service to a variety of utility and private clients.

The role will include:

  • Working on development sites and the public highway
  • Understanding utility plans and setting yourself and others to work.
  • Undertaking cable jointing and network energisation activities

The person:

  • Experienced Cable Jointer role working in a construction/utilities role
  • DNO Authorisation current or just expired.
  • Have live mains jointing and new connections experience
  • NRSWA operative card,
  • CSCS card.

Individuals must have a full UK driving license and be willing to travel.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Project Managers Aberdeen/Perth/Crawley, West Sussex

We have an exciting opportunity for dedicated hard working Project Managers to join our Projects Team working for an expanding and successful ICP – EPC business.

The main purpose of this role is to project manage and deliver multiple wide-ranging projects on the distribution network up to and including 33kV, including within a Primary Substation environment.

You'll take on the role of key duty holders which could include, Designer, Principal Contractor depending on the nature of the project.

Responsible for teams of engineers, craftsmen, and sub-contractors you'll ensure they have the skills, qualifications, tools, and materials to deliver effectively.

The roles are based in Aberdeen/Perth/ Crawley West Sussex

Salary £38,195 - £63,375 depending on experience with a commensurate benefits package.

Responsibilities

Actively promote a positive safety culture on your projects whilst ensuring all health safety and operational rules and procedures are adhered to by staff and contractors.

Manage the delivery of multiple projects with values up to £1m, in a safe and efficient manner meeting allocated scopes, quality standards, timescales, and budgets. This will include high-level programming and in-depth financial forecasting.

Contractor management from tender and procurement stage through to execution and close out of projects.

Working closely with internal stakeholders including estimate and design, specifically in the early stages of project lifecycles to ensure the project is deliverable

Assess and manage relationships with external stakeholders on your projects, and ensure that work is carried out to DNO/IDNO G81 requirements.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

  • To excel in this role, you'll have detailed knowledge of the design, construction, and operation of electrical plant and equipment on the Distribution Network.
  • To be considered for this role, we would love you to have: - Experience in managing projects within an ICP environment and working with and managing contractors & craftsmen.
  • The ability to deliver within tight timescales, the ability to effectively prioritise, plan and organise, and balance immediate and longer-term business priorities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proficient organisation skills and strength in developing and nourishing positive working relationships.
  • Excellent knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and an HNC in an Electrical Engineering Discipline - SMSTS, SSSTS, IOSH, or other suitable safety management certification
  • Full UK Driving License

Benefits

  • Company Vehicle or Allowance
  • A holiday allowance of 30 days per year including public holidays. After two years service, this will increase by 1 day per year to a maximum of 5 (35 days annual leave per year)
  • Long-term service awards
  • Contributory Penson Scheme
  • Healthcare Scheme

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary

Salary £38,195 - £63,375 depending on experience.

Electrical Estimator Aberdeen/Perth/Crawley, West Sussex

We are currently looking to recruit an Estimator to join our current Estimating Team.

The ideal candidate will use their industry experience and knowledge to provide detailed estimates for client projects, including cost estimates, worktime estimates and overall customer satisfaction. Maintains existing client contracts and continuously seeks out new clients and estimating opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare cost budgets and cost estimates for new contracts.
  • Ensure consistency across all project estimating and pricing, including making amendments, providing new cost estimates, and maintaining communication with the Client.
  • Adhere to company standards and guidelines when analysing and providing estimations; focus on maximising profit and customer satisfaction, while minimising any potential risks to the company.
  • Prepare detailed, well-written proposals for each Client, adhering to Client guidelines while offering competitive and comprehensive cost estimates, including supplementary documentation.
  • Maintain relationships with existing Clients keeping a sales-minded attitude and seek out and build relationships with new clients.
  • Keep detailed records of all estimation documentation, including site assessments and contract terms.
  • Balance multiple proposals and estimations at once, ensuring each reaches the Client by the deadline.
  • Liaise with other company departments to maintain business development and continuously innovate new profitable outcomes.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

  • Experience working within a fast-moving dynamic Electrical Engineering company.
  • Strong customer-facing skills, with sales, customer service, self-management, and initiative.
  • Ability to manage workloads in a timely, self-motivating manner with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Valid Driver’s License, with the ability to visit client premises and sites.
  • Computer literate in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint.
  • Strong Commercial Awareness.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary £38,195 - £54,443 depending on experience.

Approved Electricians / Electricians

We are currently looking to recruit a fully qualified time served, experienced electrician. The successful candidates will have a passion for learning new skills and the ability to pay particular attention to detail, good communication skills, timekeeping and excellent teamwork skills are essentials. HV experience would be advantageous.

You will be required to install electrical equipment at sites throughout the UK; therefore, at least 2 years of electrical site experience and a full driving licence are essential.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following qualities and attributes:

· Review pre-job briefs and asks questions to check to understand.

· Reads and understands Work orders/Instructions/Method Statements/Risk Assessments.

· Carry out appropriate risk assessments before undertaking any work

· Selects the right tools & equipment for the job and checks that it is in good working order before and after use.

· Communicate with the client to inform them of progress and resolve site issues.

Experience

· Minimum of 2 years as a time served electrician

· Industrial/Commercial experience.

Qualifications

· Time served recognised Apprenticeship & Qualifications

· Current grading card - Valid ECS/CSCS Card

· Testing and inspection

· Driving licence

· IPAF and PASMA qualification would be advantageous.

· Must be competent working alone and with others

· Customer care is a high priority as you will be dealing directly with clients

· Must be able to complete jobs on time and to a high standard

· Liaising with project leaders to ensure timely ordering of materials and optimum efficiency.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Electrician - Jointers Mates

We are currently looking to recruit experienced electricians - Jointers mates. The successful candidates will have a passion for learning new skills and the ability to pay particular attention to detail, good communication skills, along with timekeeping and excellent teamwork skills are essentials. Some HV experience would be advantageous.

You will be required to assist install electrical equipment at sites throughout the UK, therefore, at least 2 years of electrical site experience and a full driving licence are essential.

The successful candidates will demonstrate the following qualities and attributes:

· Review pre-job briefs and asks questions to check to understand.

· Reads and understands Work Order/Instructions/Method Statements/Risk Assessments.

· Carry out appropriate risk assessments before undertaking any work

· Selects the right tools & equipment for the job and checks that it is in good working order before and after use.

· Communicate with the client to keep them informed of progress and resolve any site issues.

Experience

· Minimum of 2 years as an electrician mate

· Industrial/Commercial experience.

Qualifications

· Current grading card - Valid ECS/CSCS Card

· Driving licence

· IPAF and PASMA qualification would be advantageous.

· Must be competent working alone and with others

· Customer care is a high priority as you will be dealing directly with clients

· Must be able to complete jobs on time and to a high standard

· Liaising with project leaders to ensure timely ordering of materials and optimum efficiency.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

We are MES Power

We are MES Power

We can provide a full turnkey service, from feasibility and design, through to installation, maintenance and routine inspections. We provide our clients with a dedicated point of contact for their distribution connection projects.

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