HV Electrical EngineerRecruitment UK
We don't give you candidates, we give you capacity. Whether you need immediate cover (contract) or a permanent hire, Andrews Recruitment Group places hv electrical engineers across the UK renewable energy sector so you can keep producing and hit targets.
// Key Takeaways
- Andrews Recruitment Group is a specialist hv electrical engineer recruitment agency covering the UK renewable energy sector.
- Typical hv electrical engineer salary is £40,000 to £75,000 (senior authorised person status and 132kv and above carry the top of the band).
- ARG places hv electrical engineers on contract for immediate cover and permanent for the long term, usually with a shortlist inside 7 to 14 days.
- Upload a CV above for a free instant match scan, or call +44 7852 781 836 to hire.
Which agency can help you hire a HV Electrical Engineer in the UK?
Andrews Recruitment Group is a specialist UK hv electrical engineer recruitment agency, part of a specialist UK renewable energy recruiter. We place hv electrical engineers on contract for immediate cover or permanent, backed by a 12-week guarantee.
Typical Salary
£40,000 to £75,000
Senior Authorised Person status and 132kV and above carry the top of the band
Category
Grid & Electrical
Capacity
Contract & Permanent
The HV Electrical Engineer Market
High voltage work runs through every part of renewables — collector systems, substations, export cables and the connection itself — and the thing that gates it is authorisation rather than qualification. An HV authorisation is issued by a specific organisation for specific equipment and voltage levels, so an engineer authorised on one asset owner’s network is not automatically authorised on another’s, and Senior Authorised Person status is both the scarcest and the most valuable rung. Voltage level is the other hard filter: 33kV distribution-connected work and 132kV and above transmission work are different populations. ARG checks the authorisation level, the issuing organisation and the equipment it covers before shortlist, because none of it is transferable by assumption.
Typical Qualifications & Tickets
- Degree or HND in electrical engineering
- HV switching authorisation up to Senior Authorised Person
- BS 7671 and ENA technical specifications
- Substation and cable design
- Earthing and protection design
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HV Electrical Engineer Recruitment FAQs
Which recruitment agency can help me hire a HV Electrical Engineer in the UK?
Andrews Recruitment Group is a specialist UK hv electrical engineer recruitment agency, part of a specialist UK renewable energy recruiter. We place hv electrical engineers on contract for immediate cover or permanent, backed by a 12-week guarantee. Call +44 7852 781 836 or email info@andrews-recruitment.com to hire.
How can I hire a HV Electrical Engineer fast in the UK?
Andrews Recruitment Group supplies immediate capacity for hv electrical engineer roles. For urgent needs we return a shortlist of available, pre-qualified contractors typically within 24 to 72 hours, or permanent candidates in days, UK-wide. Contact ARG on +44 7852 781 836 or info@andrews-recruitment.com to start.
What is a Senior Authorised Person and why does it matter?
It is the highest rung of HV switching authorisation, allowing someone to issue safety documents and control switching operations rather than only carry them out. It is scarce, it is issued by a specific organisation for specific equipment, and it does not transfer automatically between asset owners — which is why a candidate who held it elsewhere may still need authorising on your network.
What does an HV Electrical Engineer earn in the UK?
Published market guidance puts a UK HV electrical engineer at £40,000 to £75,000, and a power systems engineer at £40,000 to £70,000. Senior Authorised Person status and work at 132kV and above carry the top of the band. That is published market guidance compiled from UK sources, not a quotation and not Andrews Recruitment Group placement data.
Does voltage level matter when hiring an HV engineer?
It is one of the two hard filters, alongside authorisation. Work at 33kV on a distribution-connected scheme and work at 132kV and above on a transmission connection are different equipment, different standards and largely different people. ARG establishes the voltage level in the brief so the shortlist is not assembled from the wrong half of the market.
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