Sustainability
Life as an Electrical Engineer on a Live Electricity Network Upgrade Project
Electrical engineering roles within power networks are often associated with design or maintenance work. In reality, some of the most impactful engineering careers sit within live electricity network environments, where infrastructure must be upgraded while maintaining a continuous supply. Working on a live network presents a unique set of challenges — and opportunities — for…
Read MoreSAP 132kV Authorised Person: Roles, Responsibilities and Career Path
Within electricity networks, few roles carry as much responsibility as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) operating at 132kV. These professionals play a critical role in ensuring the safe operation of high-voltage systems, particularly during switching, maintenance and infrastructure upgrades. As electricity networks continue to evolve, demand for experienced SAPs remains consistently high — especially across…
Read MoreExplore Exciting Grid Engineer Opportunities in Jersey
If you’re considering working in Jersey or looking for grid engineer jobs, now is an exceptional time to make the move. Jersey’s electricity network is undergoing major investment, cutting-edge technologies are being integrated, and skilled engineers are in high demand. Combined with the island’s enviable lifestyle, it’s no wonder more professionals are choosing to build…
Read MoreJonathan Lee Recruitment Partners with Jersey Electricity to Support the Island’s “Big Upgrade”
Jonathan Lee Recruitment is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Jersey Electricity plc (JE) to deliver an extensive talent attraction campaign supporting the company’s ambitious Big Upgrade — a multimillion-pound infrastructure investment designed to strengthen Jersey’s electricity network and accelerate its transition to a smarter, more sustainable energy future. This collaboration reinforces Jonathan…
Read MorePowering the Future: Why People Will Drive the Solar & Storage Revolution
Accelerating the Adoption of Solar In September, thousands of innovators, businesses, and policymakers will come together at Solar & Storage Live. The mission is clear: to accelerate the adoption of solar energy and move towards a world powered by clean, renewable sources. The momentum is already building. According to Solar Energy UK, solar power capacity…
Read MoreOvercoming challenges in agriculture recruitment
The agriculture sector is rapidly evolving, driven by advancements in technology, climate change, and shifting consumer demands. As a result, the demand for skilled professionals in agriculture has never been higher. However at Jonathan lee Recruitment, we know all too well that recruiting talent in this sector comes with its unique set of challenges. In…
Read MoreEnergy & Renewables division expands at Jonathan Lee Recruitment
The energy and renewables sector continues to experience rapid expansion, driven by increasing global demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly power sources. These requirements show no sign of slowing down. In response, Jonathan Lee Recruitment proudly announces the expansion of its Energy and Renewables division, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to supporting the sector’s evolution. Spearheaded…
Read MoreHelping your business to grow in more ways than one
After more than 45 years in business, we’re experts at finding you the people you need for your business. And on those occasions when you’ve been searching for months, have perhaps tried several recruitment agencies and are at your wits end, you’ll be more than happy you came to us. Especially in industries that are…
Read MoreStrategies for renewable energy recruitment in 2026
It’s fair to say 2024 was a busy year for renewable energy recruitment, and indeed for us here at Jonathan Lee where we’ve seen a 22% increase in energy recruitment over the last 12 months. It was already a growing area and that upward trajectory is set to continue as the Government ramps up its…
Read MoreInsights from the Solar & Storage Show on market trends
Lee Elwell, Associate Director – Energy at Jonathan Lee Recruitment shares his reflections from the Solar & Storage Show. It was clear before I’d even entered the NEC’s Hall 5 that the solar and storage industries are booming. As the sector’s biggest event, there was no way we’d miss the Solar & Storage Show, but…
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