Location
London

Hours
Full Time, Permanent

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
As a Substation Facilities Engineer, you will join the Electrical Components Team at RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd. You will provide specialist engineering expertise to support offshore wind projects through development, construction and operation phases. Your focus will be on safe, robust and effective offshore substation designs, particularly facilities, auxiliary and low-voltage systems. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors and suppliers. The role involves national and international travel, including visits to contractor and project locations as required.

Your responsibilities include providing technical expertise for offshore substation facilities, auxiliary systems and low-voltage systems throughout the asset lifecycle. You will develop robust designs covering building fabric, drainage, cable and pipework systems, fire detection and protection, HVAC, small power and lighting, batteries and UPS systems. You will prepare technical specifications and documentation, manage technical queries, and verify compliance by consultants, contractors and suppliers.

Additionally, you will support tendering, contracting, procurement and project management activities for offshore substation components and systems. You will coordinate and monitor mechanical and electrical works at fabrication and construction sites, maintaining a strong focus on safety through design and asset performance. Managing technical interfaces with other project packages, including offshore and onshore substations, cables, foundations and SCADA systems, will be a key part of your role.

You will lead supplier and product prequalification activities, factory audits and root cause analyses following component failures. You will apply and further develop relevant standards, regulations, processes and best practices, while providing clear project reporting.

Experience
A university degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline is required. You should have several years of relevant professional experience as an offshore substation specialist, with strong expertise in the design, fabrication and testing of offshore substation facilities, ideally gained with a manufacturer or offshore wind farm developer. Relevant project experience, particularly in preparing technical specifications and supporting technical and commercial negotiations, is essential.

About you
You have a practical, safety-focused approach and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering disciplines, package teams, contractors and suppliers. Strong communication, coordination and leadership skills are required, combined with a proactive and resourceful mindset. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. You must be willing to travel nationally and internationally. Membership of a recognised professional body is expected.

Experience in an international business environment and a valid driving licence are advantageous but not essential. Please note that employment in this role may require holding or the ability to pass National Security vetting to SC level. Failure to obtain or maintain this vetting may result in removal of job offers or existing employment.

Qualifications
A university degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline is required. Membership of a recognised professional body is advantageous.