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Bristol

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Job Title: Tendering Engineer (HV)

Location: Bristol

Salary: Negotiable, dependant on experience

Overview:

We are currently recruiting for an experienced estimator to join our client at their facility In the Bristol area, the role is working for a trailblazer in the high voltage electrical engineering sector, specialising in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections, and renewable energy generation.

With a pipeline of work stretching into 2026 and beyond, this is your chance to become part of a progressive, employee-owned British business that values your contribution and invests in your future.

The role will make part of the sales and tendering team, and will be responsible for quoting high value projects and producing detailed cost estimates, winning bid submissions, bid presentations, contract negotiations and eventual handover to electrical engineering projects teams, in accordance with the companies  agreed business strategy and requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities include:

  • Managing the full life cycle of project enquiries from initial enquiry through to estimation, submission, clarifications, negotiations and contract award
  • Develop a strong understanding of client's commercial and technical requirements
  • Produce and deliver high-quality, technical and commercial bid documentation. Ensuring that structured responses are written in the context of the companies values, and unique selling points.
  • Set out and build-up of detailed project costings
  • Build strong, sub-contractor, and supplier relationships
  • Carry out site surveys, attend pre-tender, post tender and pre-contract meetings
  • Update and track projects through the CRM system and provide regular progress reporting
  • Organise and manage effective use of time to submit completed bids and proposals for review and approval prior to final submissions
  • Project a professional image to clients and colleagues
  • Contribute to the future success of companies and its clients
  • Embrace and demonstrate the Company’s 5 core Principles of: Priority No.1 – Health, Safety and Well-being; Professionalism, Pride, Partnership and Proactive

What You Need for the role:

  • Has a proven knowledge of High Voltage products, substations, utility networks and ICP works
  • Have a proven capability and technical competence in producing technical cost estimates, delivering tenders within the high voltage electrical infrastructure sector (transmission or distribution) in renewable energy, EV, commercial and Industrial, generation and grid stability markets or highly allied experience
  • Good high voltage technical commercial knowledge and the ability to interpret complex documents, and has strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Sound commercial acumen
  • Strong report writing skills and the ability to communicate technical and commercial information in a clear and concise manner
  • Excellent spoken and written English language
  • Good negotiation skills
  • Must be able to work within and contribute to a dynamic team
  • Open to change, resilient and proactive
  • Must be available to travel on work related business throughout the UK with occasional overnight stays
  • Full UK driving licence

Company Contribution & Industry Information:

  • This role is pivotal in supporting the company’s strategic goals and upholding its core principles, including Health, Safety and Well-being, Professionalism, Pride, Partnership, and being Proactive.
  • The successful candidate will contribute to the future success of the company and its clients in the dynamic and ever-evolving renewable energy sector.

Location: This full-time and permanent position is based in the Bristol area, offering flexible working arrangements (office/hybrid) to suit your lifestyle.

On Offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Contributory company pension scheme, private health insurance, and healthcare cashback plan
  • Life assurance, car allowance scheme, and 25 days annual holiday plus paid public holidays
  • Benefit from company profit share as a partner in our business
  • Great training and development opportunities, holiday purchase scheme, cycle to work scheme, and on-site gym.

Take the Next Step:
Don’t miss this opportunity to power our future together. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career journey where your skills will be valued and your professional growth nurtured.

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Glasgow

Market related

Permanent

Job Title: Electrical Site Manager  

Location: Glasgow

Term: Permanent

Salary: Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits and Car Allowance (or) Company Vehicle (WORKING AWAY DURING THE WEEK)

Overview:

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Site Manager to support our client at their facility in Glasgow, this is an exciting opportunity working for a leading high voltage engineering business who work across electrical power infrastructure, grid connection and renewable generation.

The Role:

The purpose of this role is to effectively manage the site operations team to install and commission a diverse range of electrical HV projects for our client. As Site Manager you will also need to take responsibility for ensuring all projects are installed and commissioned in line with Company procedures, within the agreed timeframe and with due regard to Health, Safety and Wellbeing.


Duties and responsibilities of the role include, but not limited to:

  • Attend and provide input to regular meetings with Operations Manager to ensure efficient and effective management of site.
  • Prepare for and complete internal and external audits with SHEQ team.
  • Ensure all tools, equipment and materials are pre-arranged and inspected prior to arrival to site.
  • Ensure all tools, equipment and material are kept in good working order and any defects rectified in a timely manner.
  • Liaise with client and Project Engineer/Manager to co-ordinate all planned works.
  • Build and maintain relationships with our clients and supply chain partners.
  • Contribute to the future success of company and clients
  • Proactively look at ways to enhance the service offered by the business, and improve the efficiency of company processes
  • Maintain a professional image at all times

Here’s what you need to be successful in the role:

  • 3 years’ experience in a Supervisory capacity in charge of complex electrical installations or have exceptional technical skill, ability and experience beyond that of previous position.
  • Successfully completed and implement SMSTS training
  • Minimum of 2-3 years’ relevant experience of electrical engineering within the electrical contracting or utility industries
  • Able to follow business processes whilst managing multiple time pressured tasks
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Experience of work within the high voltage sector
  • Experience of using Microsoft Office
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Benefits Include:

  • Potential of up to £3,547.52 extra tax-free subsistence for staying away from home (based on 46 weeks staying away)
  • Competitive salary
  • Travel time paid door to door, with overtime available
  • Company clothing and PPE provided
  • Fully equipped company vehicle, tools and equipment provided
  • Contributory company pension scheme
  • Private health insurance and healthcare cashback plan
  • Life insurance
  • 25 days annual holiday plus paid public holidays
  • Benefit from company profit share as a partner in our business
  • Great training and development opportunities
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Well-being initiatives including our EAP and in-house Mental Health First Aiders

Take the Next Step:

Don’t miss this opportunity to power our future together. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career journey where your skills will be valued and your professional growth nurtured.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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Bristol

Market related

Permanent

Electrical Design Engineer

Bristol

Competitive Salary

Permanent Role

Overview:

We are currently working with a well established high voltage electrical engineering company, who specialise in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections and renewable energy generation.

With the increase in success and growth they are seeking experienced Electrical Designers to join their team.

The Electrical Design role is diverse, challenging and rewarding, and you will be given the opportunity to practice and develop a wide range of skills including specification of HV primary equipment, design of protection and control schemes, reviewing and conducting simulation and modelling studies to demonstrate compliance.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the delivery of designs within agreed timeframes, to a high quality that reflects companies reputation as high voltage specialists
  • Work across multiple design projects and prioritise conflicting project deadlines
  • Communicate effectively with clients, consultants, and project engineers, to understand their expectations and justify your design decisions
  • Provide technical support for the project engineers for design queries
  • Build relationships with clients, and attend design and project co-ordination meetings with clients, their consultants, and DNO and TNO representatives
  • Ensure all designs are designed for safety and are compliant with CDM and Health and Safety regulations, including producing design risk assessments, and effectively communicating risks to project engineers and construction operatives
  • Prepare design packages for DNO contestable works and balance of plant (private) works from 11 kV to 132 kV
  • Work closely with the in-house CAD drafting team to generate SLD’s, equipment layouts, cable route drawings, construction, and legal plans for new HV connections
  • Produce AC/DC schematics for protection, control, and SCADA panels, and liaise with our in-house panel assemblers on the construction of panels
  • Select HV and LV cables and design cable routes using CYMCAP and Amtech software
  • Prepare multicore cable schedules
  • Manage and review simulation studies for generation connections undertaken by other consultants or carried out in-house, including load flow, reactive power capability, fault level analysis, power quality, and harmonic studies to demonstrate compliance with Engineering Recommendations, the Distribution Code, the Grid Code, and industry standards
  • Attend sites for inspection and design purposes and attend manufacturers factory acceptance tests when required
  • Project a professional image to clients and colleagues
  • Contribute to the future success of company and its clients
  • Embrace and demonstrate the Company’s 5 Principles of: Priority No.1 – Health, Safety and Well-being; Professionalism, Pride, Partnership and Proactive

Here’s what you need to be successful in the role:

  • Gained relevant experience of high voltage electrical engineering design (11 kV and above) within the electrical contracting or utility industries. You will possess excellent technical knowledge and be able to apply this in a practical way
  • HNC/ Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Have obtained or be working towards professional registration with the IET at IENG / CENG level
  • Strong report writing skills and the ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner
  • Open to change, resilient and proactive
  • Must be available to travel on work related business throughout the UK with occasional overnight stays
  • Right to Work within the UK without limitation

Salary and benefits:

  • Highly competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications
  • Contributory company pension scheme 
  • Car allowance scheme or company vehicle provided
  • Private health insurance 
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance programme 
  • 25 days annual holiday plus paid public holidays, increasing with service 
  • Benefit from company profit share as a partner in our business 
  • Great training and development opportunities to lead towards chartered status
  • Holiday purchase scheme 
  • Cycle to work scheme 
  • On-site gym 
  • Bristol office - Free parking, onsite parking, and electrical vehicle charge points

**Take the Next Step in Your Career:**

If you're looking to make a significant impact in a role that offers not just a job but a fulfilling career, we want to hear from you. This is more than an opportunity to advance your career; it's a chance to join a team that values your contribution and offers a path to achieve your professional goals. With a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to your development, this is the perfect time to join a company that’s as invested in your future as you are.

Don’t miss out on this chance to power our future together. Apply now to become the Electrical Design Engineer this company needs to drive success.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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Bristol

Market related

Permanent

Business Development Manager – Renewables /Solar PV

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 p/a

UK Wide

Overview:

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a role that offers the chance to make a real impact in the renewable energy sector?

This opportunity as a Business Development Manager offers not just a job, but a career path filled with growth, innovation, and the chance to contribute to a greener future.

With an attractive salary of £50,000-£60,000 per year plus commission, and additional benefits including extra leave, a company pension, and sick pay, this role is designed to not only challenge but also reward your hard work and dedication.

What You Will Do:

  • Research the commercial solar and/or VO market place to identify potential prospects.
  • Seek new sales opportunities through outreach activity including networking, referral generation, and social media outreach.
  • Set up onsite or Zoom meetings with potential clients and conduct a solid fact find discovery meeting.
  • Follow up with prospective clients and complete a presentation meeting to sale.
  • Update and maintain all activity in Hubspot CRM.
  • Attend trade fairs, exhibitions, seminars, workshops, and training programmes to stay current with industry trends.

What You Will Bring:

  • Proven experience as a Business Development Manager within the Commercial PV industry.
  • Knowledge of Solar PV, VO, PPA is essential.
  • Proficiency with Hubspot CRM is preferred.
  • Results and target-driven attitude with the ability to self-motivate.
  • A team player mindset, approachable, friendly, and motivated.

This role is pivotal in driving the company's mission forward by identifying and securing new business opportunities. By joining the team, you'll be part of an esteemed organization known for its dedication to innovation and excellence in the renewable energy sector. The company values knowledge, resilience, and the ability to foster strong relationships, both with clients and within the team.

Location:

The role is UK Wide, offering flexibility and the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of clients across the nation.

Interested?:

If you're driven by the desire to make a significant contribution to the renewable energy sector and possess the skills and experience we're looking for, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey as a Business Development Manager, where your efforts will not only be recognized but will also contribute to a sustainable future.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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Kidderminster

Market related

Permanent

Title: Project Engineer

Location: Kidderminster, West Midlands   

Overview:

We are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer, to work for our client at their site in Kidderminster, this is an exciting opportunity that has arisen and would suit someone who is a self-motivated individual who would like to join their established Engineering department.

The role will be responsible for various ongoing projects including the cost-effective design, material procurement, instigation, control and compilation and submission of all associated engineering documentation.

Job Summary:

  • Shall be fully committed to the achievement of the company policies and objectives with attention to quality, safety & environment
  • Will undertake reasonable instructions from senior personnel in the best interests of the company
  • Assisting Sales in the preparation of quotation drawings/documentation (workload permitting)
  • Assisting in the development of new equipment/new product ranges (workload permitting)
  • Assisting in the creation of standard 3D models and library parts (workload permitting)
  • Creating cost effective designs by integration of common parts and standardisation of components
  • Producing General Arrangement drawings, Manufacturing drawings and Technical Specifications
  • Producing 3D models for estimating weights, volumes, interferences, determining complex geometry, etc.
  • Verification of designs by calculations and/or FEA/CFD (analysis to be carried out under supervision)
  • Designing products that are safe and in accordance with Health & Safely legislation
  • Designing products that comply with applicable design codes, e.g. ASME VIII, ASME B31.3, etc.
  • Designing products that comply with applicable governing legislation, e.g. 2014/68/EU (PED)
  • Producing material requisitions to ensure all material/quantity/technical requirements are identified
  • Using standard components and referencing part numbers from the company system, where possible
  • Instigation and ongoing control of projects/contracts from Sales hand-over through to delivery.
  • Organisation of the duties, tasks & workload of engineers assisting on larger contracts.
  • Liaison with Quality/Production to ensure ‘sub-contract’ and ‘in-house’ activity is considered and controlled
  • Supervising workshop personnel and/or sub-contractors, as required Documentation
  • Organisation and preparation of all engineering documentation requirements, as required by the contract
  • Submission of required contract documentation to client/third party, via the Documentation department

Qualifications/Experience:

  • Minimum GCSE Grade 5 (equivalent grade C) or higher in Maths & English
  • HNC in Mechanical Engineering essential
  • Essential knowledge of Microsoft packages (Outlook, Word, Excel) required
  • Experience using Adobe Acrobat
  • AutoCad experience essential SolidWorks & 3D Modelling
  • ASME PV code knowledge preferred (i.e. ASME VIII)
  • Knowledge of manufacturing, welding, piping and materials essential
  • Experience of working within the Oil & Gas industry preferred
  • Experience of filters, strainers and pressure vessels preferred.

Benefits:

  • Company bonus
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life insurance (death in service)
  • 23 days holiday (19 floating days, 4 fixed towards Christmas shutdown) +extra service days +Bank Holidays +Birthday Leave (after 2 full calendar years’ service)
  • Training opportunities
  • Free eye tests and contribution towards spectacles for PC users, if appropriate
  • On-site parking

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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Kidderminster

Market related

Permanent

Sheet Metal Fabricator

Worcestershire 

Salary dependent on experience + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

We are currently working with a leading engineering business who are currently seeking a Skilled Sheet Metal Fabricator to join their established production team based in Worcestershire. This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and takes pride in high-quality workmanship.

The Role:

As a Sheet Metal Fabricator, you will play a key role in the fabrication of components in accordance with industry best practices and internal quality standards.

Duties will include:

  • TIG welding of stainless steel sheet materials
  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
  • Operating fabrication equipment such as press brakes and guillotines
  • Participating in assembly, packing, and other related tasks as needed
  • Ensuring equipment is maintained and working areas remain safe and tidy
  • Supporting continuous improvement in processes and equipment

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a stainless steel sheet metal fabricator
  • Proficiency in TIG welding (non-coded acceptable)
  • Ability to work from technical drawings
  • Competence using press brakes, guillotines, and other metal fabrication tools
  • A flexible, proactive, and safety-conscious approach
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • GCSE Grade C/4 or higher in Maths and English is preferred but not essential

Key Competencies:

  • Attention to detail
  • Initiative and reliability
  • Professional presentation
  • Health & Safety awareness
  • Team player with flexibility

What’s on Offer:

  • Competitive salary (DOE)
  • Discretionary company bonus
  • Pension scheme
  • Life insurance (Death in Service benefit)
  • 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays + Birthday Leave (after qualifying period)
  • Extra holidays for long service
  • Flexible working hours (40-hour week)
  • Paid breaks, including a shorter shift on Fridays
  • Overtime opportunities (subject to workload)
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Eye care contributions

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business with a long-standing reputation for quality and innovation in engineered solutions. If you’re looking to progress your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, apply today by calling 01384 446154 or sending your CV to lee.elwell@jonlee.co.uk

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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