Controls Engineer, Portsmouth

Controls Engineer

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Are you a skilled Control Engineer with HV experience and a passion for safety and precision? We’re currently hiring a Control Engineer to join the High Voltage Electrical Distribution team in Portsmouth, working on a 24/7 shift pattern in support of one of the UK’s most important defence sites.

Tell me more... In this role, you’ll manage, configure, and switch the HV network using SCADA systems. You’ll also support HV APs, maintain safety documentation, and respond to outages quickly and safely. It’s a technically varied role in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment – ideal for someone with strong HV knowledge and a proactive attitude.

Salary is £44,310+ 31% uplift, full benefits package.

What do you need?

City & Guilds in Electrical Installations

High Voltage Authorised Person (AP01) training

IOSH Health & Safety qualification

First Aid trained

Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical distribution

SCADA system experience

Strong understanding of ESDR, JSP375 and safe systems of work

Full right to work in the UK

What will you be doing?

HV switching and SCADA operation

Supporting field and coordinating APs

Maintaining safety documentation and ESDR compliance

Managing power outages and restoration

Creating risk and method statements

Assisting with frequency changer maintenance

Contributing to SHE performance and team utilisation

Attending stakeholder meetings and cross-functional discussions

Supporting a safe, compliant and proactive work environment

If you're ready to take your HV expertise into a one-of-a-kind environment, click the APPLY button now for a quick CV review – or call Steph for more information.

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Location:: Portsmouth
Salary:: £44,310 /annum £31 % uplift
Job Type:: FullTime
Category:: Engineering

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