Senior Technical Advisor – High Voltage Engineer - 31752

We are seeking a Senior Technical Advisor – High Voltage Engineer to join the London MEICA team and contribute to Thames Tidal Defences assets. The role will report to the Engineering Manager and involve operating across large capital projects, planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems, and ensuring reliability of equipment and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Act as one of the sites Senior Authorised Persons, carrying out electrical isolations on Low Voltage and High Voltage equipment and producing, and checking electrical Permits and switching schedules.
• Support the effective reliability, availability, operation and maintenance of the active operational infrastructure and associated electrical systems across the TBAG assets.
• Provide expert specialist and technical engineering advice to the Engineering Manager and deputise both internally and externally.
• Offer guidance on the implementation of TBAG Investment and asset management strategy in the short, medium, and long term.
• Provide proactive leadership to facilitate delivery of programmes including delivery of TBAG capital programme, TBAG maintenance programme, TBAG training/development programme and the TBAG gate trial and testing programme.
• Assist the development of all TBAG Engineering strategies and policies.
• Undertake a Thames Barrier Incident Role.
• Explore new areas of technology.

Experience/skills Required

• Experienced with Low Voltage electrical systems.
• Experienced with High Voltage electrical systems.
• Can read electrical drawings and diagrams.
• Experienced with electrical fault finding.
• Good knowledge of electrical regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of managing maintenance contracts and projects.
• Excellent knowledge of Electrical and Safety Standards and Regulations.
• Chartered status with the IET.

Other information

Responding to incidents is a central part of this role. You will be required to have an incident role and be available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.

The role will be based in Charlton, London with the Thames Barrier London as the base location. Some flexible working may be available. Interviews will be held in October/November 2025.

For further details please contact Joshua Chan by email on josh.chan@environment-agency.gov.uk.

Base location is the Thames Barrier London. The role is conditional on gaining Security Clearance.

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.

Role requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Chartered Status with the IET

Note: This position is listed as London, England, United Kingdom.