Description
project monitoring
work coordination
regulatory compliance
design review
documentation oversight
change management
This position offers the opportunity to work on pioneering battery storage projects that are central to enabling more renewable energy on the UK grid. You will apply your technical expertise to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable project delivery while building specialist knowledge in one of the fastest-growing areas of the energy transition.
- Monitor project progress through to delivery, ensuring alignment with approved standards and frameworks.
- Coordinate work packages through internal governance processes, including technical reviews, risk assessments, and quality checks.
- Work with regulators to ensure compliance, aligned with UK standards and UK Grid codes.
- Review design packages to ensure compliance with project requirements, UK grid codes, and relevant safety standards.
- Oversee the preparation and quality of documentation, including design deliverables.
- Serve as the technical point of contact in meetings with design teams, DNOs, and equipment suppliers.
- Manage change requests, ensuring they are resolved and properly documented.
Requirements
electrical engineering
battery safety
uk grid
design review
risk management
high voltage
Please note that visa sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis, depending on role criticality and project needs. Many of our UK projects require high-level security clearance, meaning we can often only consider candidates with an existing, indefinite right to work in the UK. Exceptionally, we may consider visa sponsorship for applicants with niche experience aligned to our core work (e.g. EPR/nuclear new build).
- Training & Development, including additional qualifications and accreditations relevant to your role
- Familiarity with battery safety standards, including fire safety and thermal management.
- Strong understanding of UK grid codes, connection requirements, and protection systems.
- Experience reviewing electrical design packages, technical drawings, or specifications.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Ability to identify, track, and mitigate technical risks during design and delivery.
- Experience working in a relevant industry - battery energy storage systems (BESS), large-scale battery farms, renewable energy projects, or grid-connected power infrastructure, with exposure to high-voltage electrical systems, substations, or solar PV integration.
Benefits
At Vulcain Engineering, we offer more than just a job, we offer a rewarding career with endless opportunities for growth and development. You'll be part of a talented team of professionals working on exciting and meaningful projects and making a real impact to the nuclear industry.
We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your talents are valued, and your contributions are recognised.
We offer a competitive salary tailored to your experience and background. Whether you're earlier in your career or bring more senior-level expertise, we encourage you to apply if this role aligns with your skills, or if you're open to discussing other opportunities within this discipline.
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Matched Pension Scheme
- Travel Insurance – for both business and personal travel
- Employee Referral Scheme
- 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, with the ability to swap bank holidays for cultural or religious celebrations
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Private Medical & Dental Insurance
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Neonatal Care Leave
Training + Development
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