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Job Title: Project Manager – Super Grid Transformers (132kV–400kV)

Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Project Manager with a minimum of 5 years’ experience delivering complex projects in the energy sector. This role focuses on Super Grid Transformer projects (132kV–400kV), covering design, build, supply, installation, and commissioning. Direct experience with leading transformer manufacturers and delivery for major UK Distribution Network Operators is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead transformer design, installation, testing, and commissioning projects, prioritizing safety, quality, and timely delivery.

• Oversee design reviews, securing client/consultant approvals in line with project schedules.

• Ensure compliance with HSE/CDM regulations and embed robust risk and quality management practices. Ensure Transportation, Installation, and Commissioning RAMS are developed, reviewed, submitted, and accepted.

• Communicate effectively with internal and external teams in the UK and overseas factories to ensure equipment is manufactured, tested (FAT), and dispatched on schedule.

• Coordinate with hauliers to manage inland transportation, offloading, skidding, and positioning. Manage subcontractor engagement for installation and commissioning.

• Manage contracts under NEC3/NEC4 frameworks, including subcontractor agreements, supplier payments, and project documentation.

• Control project budgets, schedules (MSP/P6), and scope to prevent overruns or unapproved changes.

• Drive stakeholder communication and produce clear monthly project status reports.

Qualifications & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Electrical Engineering).

• Minimum 5 years’ industry experience in transformer projects.

• Preferred certifications and skills: PMP/Prince2, NEC3/4, SMSTS, NG Person, hands-on experience with Monday.com and other document management software, MS Office.

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Strong technical expertise in transformer installation, commissioning, and testing.

• Proven ability to manage complex contracts, risks, and stakeholder relationships.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Track record of delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Location & Benefits:

• Location: London 

• Hybrid working: 2 days from home, 3 days in office (Mon, Wed, Fri)

• 25 days annual leave

• Free parking

• Pension scheme

• Health and life insurance allowance up to £250/month

• Domestic travel: Required for project site visits and client meetings across the UK

• International travel: Depending on business needs

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.

Machinist /Fitter

Kidderminster

Competitive Salary

Overview:

We are currently recruiting for a Skilled Machinist/Fitter to work for our client at their facility in Kidderminster, the role is responsible for undertaking machining duties in line with quality standards and best engineering practices. The role ensures activities are carried out efficiently to meet delivery requirements and may include supporting peripheral activities such as assembly and packing.

Reporting & Relationships:

• Reports directly to the Works Manager or Production Planning Manager.
• Liaises with all internal departments as necessary.
• Participates proactively in internal and external quality audits.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Fully commit to achieving company policies and objectives, with a focus on quality and safety.
• Carry out duties safely, efficiently, economically, and effectively.
• Ensure workshop equipment, machinery, and tools are maintained according to planned schedules and are safe to use.
• Ensure personnel are adequately trained and competent to perform delegated tasks in line with quality and safety standards.
• Maintain good housekeeping and organization of the working area.
• Recommend improvements to existing working practices where appropriate.
• Advise on renewal or replacement of plant and equipment as needed.
• Maintain adequate levels of production consumables.
• Obtain approval from senior management for any expenditure commitments.
• Demonstrate safe working practices at all times for both internal staff and visitors.
• Display flexibility and a positive approach to tasks as required.
• Follow reasonable instructions and tasks from senior personnel, in line with job responsibilities and company objectives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience operating machinery such as vertical/horizontal borers, lathes, and drilling machines.
• Maths and English GCSE grade 4/5 (or equivalent) preferred but not essential.

Key Competencies:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional personal presentation.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Initiative and proactive approach.
• Reliability and dependability.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to health and safety practices.

Benefit:

• Performance-related bonus.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Life insurance (death in service).
• 23 days holiday (19 floating, 4 fixed) + additional service days, bank holidays, and birthday leave (after two years of service).
• Training and development opportunities.
• Free eye tests and contribution towards lenses/spectacles for VDU users, if applicable.
• Company-sponsored social events.
• Corporate gym discounts.

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.

Project/Contracts Engineer (Plant & Process Engineering)

Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

Competitive Salary

Overview:

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and proactive Project Engineer to oversee the full lifecycle of projects, from planning and design through to commissioning. Using manufacturing centres across Europe for primary equipment and sourcing ancillary components locally, you will manage projects involving equipment supply, installation, special skid-built solutions, and turnkey deliveries.

Project values typically range from £30k to £2m. In most cases, the commissioning phase is handled by the company’s dedicated Service Division, with your role ensuring smooth coordination and delivery at every stage.

Reporting to the Divisional Manager, this role will play a pivotal role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the supervision and administration of multiple projects, from order placement to final commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate planning, design, procurement, manufacturing, subcontractors, installation, despatch, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure all project data is accurately captured and maintained to support procurement and production requirements.
• Manage contractual and commercial aspects of projects, ensuring compliance with agreed terms.
• Maintain clear communication and strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors to meet project expectations.
• Monitor project finances to ensure adherence to budgets and timelines.

Experience & Skills:

• Proven experience in plant or process engineering, ideally within mechanical contracting services or process engineering, particularly in steam or high-temperature process heating.
• Strong track record in technology-driven, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with NetSuite or Salesforce is advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications:

• HNC/Degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in a compatible industry or with manufacturers of process-related equipment.

Communication & Teamwork

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation, and with customers and suppliers.
• Collaborative mindset, able to work seamlessly within a team environment while managing individual responsibilities.

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.

Senior Mechanical & Electrical Design Engineer

Camberley, Surrey

Competitive Salary

Overview:

We are working with an innovative UK-based clean technology business who are commercialising a pioneering, environmentally sustainable recycling process and seeking a high skilled Design Engineer to support the business transition from pilot to commercial scale.

The successful Senior Mechanical & Electrical Design Engineer will play a pivotal role in the design, delivery, and future scale-up of next-generation recycling plants, this is a rare opportunity to shape a technology at the point it enters global commercial adoption.

The Role

• As Senior Mechanical & Electrical Design Engineer, you will take technical ownership of mechanical and electrical engineering activities across commercial production lines. Working closely with international partners, external engineering consultancies, and key suppliers, you will influence design decisions from concept through to commissioning.
• You will be trusted as a technical authority, balancing innovation with safety, compliance, and manufacturability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and electrical engineering activities supporting the detailed design and development of commercial-scale production lines
• Collaborate with US and EU partners and UK-based engineering consultants across the full project lifecycle—from concept, through installation and commissioning
• Produce, review, and challenge in-house mechanical and electrical designs using modern CAD tools, delivering high-quality drawing packs including:
• Manufacturing drawings
• General arrangements and sub-assemblies
• P&IDs, PFDs, single-line diagrams, and service connection drawings
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest engineering and quality standards
• Lead prototyping and design verification testing to support optimisation, cost reduction, and continuous improvement
• Work closely with module suppliers and leading electrical equipment providers (e.g. ABB, Siemens, Rockwell) on equipment design, manufacture, and control software packages
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, ensuring compliance with international standards and regulations (ISO, IEC, ASME/ASTM, CE, UKCA, ATEX, etc.)
• Integrate new technologies into existing and future production lines, supporting fault-finding and performance enhancement
• Develop and review maintenance schedules for in-house modules
• Support the ongoing development, maintenance, and operation of the UK pilot plant
• Occasionally travel internationally to customer sites to support installation, commissioning, and start-up activities

Experience & Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline
• Experience designing plant machinery within chemical, process, or heavy industrial environments
• Proven experience in a senior engineering role, demonstrating leadership and successful project delivery
• Strong electro-mechanical design capability, including production of manufacturing drawings and P&IDs
• Knowledge of machinery design for explosive environments (ATEX) and participation in HAZOP studies
• Working knowledge of international standards and regulations (ISO, IEC, ASME/ASTM, CE, UKCA, PED, ATEX)
• Understanding of industrial control systems, including PLC/HMI concepts, three-phase motors, and VFDs
• Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks certification preferred)
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems
• Experience leading R&D or advanced engineering projects
• Desirable (but not essential):
• Experience in pyrolysis systems or thermal processing technologies
• Background in tyre recycling or End-of-Life materials processing
• Control system design experience

Skills & Personal Attributes:

• A clear communicator with strong problem-solving ability
• Comfortable prioritising work in a fast-moving, scale-up environment
• Self-motivated, reliable, and capable of working autonomously
• Technically curious, commercially aware, and pragmatic
• Hands-on, inventive, and passionate about developing new technologies
• Confident using Microsoft 365 tools (Excel, Word, Planner, SharePoint)
• Fluent in English
• Willing and able to travel internationally

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.

Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)
Jersey, Channel Islands

Competitive Salary and Relocation Package

Overview:

We are currently recruiting for our client for an experienced Principal Electrical Design Engineer that will act as the senior technical authority for electrical building services design.

This is an exciting role working on the island of Jersey and will be involved in designing, managing, and supervising electrical building services projects. Responsibilities include providing strategic leadership, design assurance, and expert technical input across complex projects, supporting commercial performance, client relationships, and the development of engineers within the team.

This senior technical position maintains high technical standards, ensures compliance with statutory and industry requirements, and contributes to sustainable growth and reputation. The role is a key step toward Associate Director or Director-level positions, influencing project outcomes and shaping the technical direction of the business.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Act as design authority for electrical engineering across multiple projects and sectors.
• Lead, undertake, and review complex electrical designs including LV/HV systems, lighting, emergency lighting, power distribution, standby generation, UPS, earthing, lightning protection, and specialist systems.
• Set and maintain technical standards, specifications, and design procedures aligned with CIBSE, IET, British Standards, and relevant statutory requirements, including local bylaws.
• Provide technical direction during feasibility, concept, detailed design, and construction stages.
• Conduct independent technical reviews, surveys/audits, progress monitoring, snagging and dilapidation inspections, and peer reviews of project outputs; prepare concise written reports.
• Resolve complex technical issues and provide expert advice internally and externally.
• Lead project delivery teams to ensure electrical design outputs are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Contribute to project planning, resource forecasting, and risk management from an electrical discipline perspective.
• Identify and manage technical and commercial risks associated with electrical systems.
• Provide technical input into fee proposals, bids, and scopes of service, including defining deliverables and assumptions. Support change control processes for scope variations.
• Act as a senior technical interface with clients, architects, contractors, and statutory authorities.
• Lead or support technical workshops, design reviews, and value engineering exercises.
• Mentor and coach engineers across all levels; support development toward MIET and Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
• Promote a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and technical excellence. Implement Health and Safety risk assessments and method statements.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and industry best practices through regular Continued Professional Development (CPD).

Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications & Training:

Skills:

• Flexible, proactive approach and strong team member
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience with Dialux, 2D AutoCAD, 3D Revit BIM, Amtech, EOM, and other relevant specialist software
• Clean driving license

Level of Experience:

• 15+ years of industry experience as an electrical design engineer
• Proven experience in end-to-end project delivery

Qualifications & Training:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• Member of the Institution of Engineering & Technology (MIET) and/or Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (MCIBSE)
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration

Other Qualities:

• Professional, approachable, diplomatic, tactful
• Collaborative team player
• Insightful, self-aware, and relationship-oriented

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.