Lead Earthing Engineer

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Rhi Industrials Ltd - A Mitie Business
Designer, manufacturer and installer of complex perimeter security, earthing and civil engineering systems.
Lead earthing engineer designing, installing & testing earthing systems for UK infrastructure projects.
8 days ago ago
£19
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
150 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Technical Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Critical National Infrastructure
Electricity Transmission and Distribution
Power Stations
Wind Farms
Gas Transmission and Distribution Facilities
LNG Regasification and Storage Facilities
Physical Security Systems
Electronic Security Systems
Role
What you would be doing
equipment calibration
client liaison
system demonstration
earthing installation
engineering reporting
asset tagging
  • Arranging PAT / CAT and Meter Calibrations for company-issued equipment
  • Liaising with the client on site and dealing with project managers, engineers etc.
  • Demonstration to Clients and End Users of completed systems or individual work(s)
  • To ensure that works that fall within our scope are carried out in a safe, diligent, professional, and timely manner.
  • Provide training to other Engineers and Company Staff where required
  • Installation and testing of earthing systems to LV/HV/GIS substations, power generating stations, CNI, waste to power plants, wind farms, Solar parks, telecommunications, Data centres, water industry, and MOD infrastructures.
  • Completion of precise Engineering Reports and recording of site data.
  • Completion of Asset Tagging and Registration of Information
What you bring
earthing installation
customer service
clean licence
problem solver
silfos brazing
test meters

This is a field-based, UK-wide role, so it is imperative that you are happy to travel /work away from home.

  • A proven background in below and above ground Earthing Installation is essential.
  • Excellent customer-facing skills and self-presentation are required.
  • Must hold a clean driver's licence.
  • The candidate must be a self-starting and diligent problem solver, able to work both individually and as part of a team.
  • Silfos Oxy/Propane Brazing and Exothermic Welding
  • Use of earthing test Meters and Micro Ohm Meters
Benefits

Up to £19/hour + £40/night overnight pay + overtime (Mon-Fri), plus weekends available at overtime rates

Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
Acquired for £20.2M
In 2023
Secured by Mitie for significant strategic value.
£17M Annual Revenue
Immediately after acquisition
Post-acquisition contribution to revenue figures.
£1.2M Profits
Generated annually
Profit contribution post-acquisition.
  • Evolved into a specialist in perimeter security, earthing systems, and civil engineering.
  • Integrates design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance for turnkey security and earthing projects.
  • Key projects include critical utility sites: electricity grids, gas facilities, power stations, and renewable energy farms.
  • Expertise spans perimeter intrusion detection, automated gates/barriers, hostile vehicle mitigation, and CCTV.
  • Earthing services protect infrastructure from electrical faults, lightning, and surges, backed by specialist testing.
  • A steel fabrication unit in Tyne & Wear supplies bespoke structures like staircases and pipe-support bridges.
  • Offers full civil engineering and groundwork: foundations, concrete pads, roadways, and buried service assessments.
  • Combines cyber-aware security integration with robust physical systems for high-risk sites.
Culture + Values
  • Demonstrable record of delivering high‑quality, cost‑effective, compliant and environmentally efficient projects
  • Enduring and demonstrable commitment to collaborative working and long‑term partnerships
  • Reliability and commitment in concept, design, manufacture, installation, service and maintenance
  • Health & Safety regulations strictly adhered to in all workshop and site operations
  • Good practice for material sustainability – reuse/recycle initiatives to reduce waste and save costs
Environment + Sustainability
  • Embed environmental efficiency across all projects and operations
  • Strict adherence to Health & Safety and environmental regulations on every site
  • Active reuse/recycle of materials in fabrication and welding to minimise waste
  • Provide environmentally efficient solutions in physical and electronic security systems
  • Commitment to surge protection and earthing systems that safeguard infrastructure sustainably
Inclusion & Diversity
  • No publicly available DEI strategy or gender-related statistics found on website or LinkedIn
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Lead Earthing Engineer at Rhi Industrials Ltd - A Mitie Business in Nottingham, England, United Kingdom