Job reference
JOSH_1772716234
Company Name
Salary
£34000 - £40000 per annum
Location
Northampton
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
05/03/2026
Closing date
26/03/2026
Are you an experienced engineer looking to work on projects within the rapidly expanding renewable energy sector?
We are recruiting on behalf of a growing specialist business delivering bespoke security infrastructure for solar farms across the UK. As part of their continued growth they are looking for an experienced engineer with electrical installation knowledge to join their team installing and commissioning systems.
This is a hands-on role where you'll take ownership of site installations and work closely with project managers and construction teams.
This role is Field-Based Across the UK with national travel and staying away (all paid for)
Salary: £34,000 - £40,000 (Depending on experience) + Vehicle + Bonus + Allowances
Key responsibilities
Reporting to the Project Manager, you will:
* Install and commission security infrastructure on solar farm projects
* Carry out groundworks, small excavations, and pole installations
* Install electrical cabinets and infrastructure equipment
* Perform electrical wiring, splicing and Cat6/Cat7 cabling
* Install and configure CCTV systems, optical and infrared cameras
* Install access control systems and security equipment
* Conduct testing, commissioning and system walk-throughs
* Perform fault finding and troubleshooting on site
* Work closely with engineers and project teams to deliver projects safely and efficiently
Skills & experience required
We are keen to speak with engineers who have experience working in site-based or field engineering roles, particularly within:
* Electrical installation
* CCTV or security systems
* Telecoms / structured cabling
* Construction or utilities projects
* Renewable energy or infrastructure projects
Essential:
* Full UK driving licence
* Experience working on construction or engineering sites
* Ability to read electrical diagrams and technical drawings
* Comfortable travelling across the UK and working outdoors
Desirable:
* CSCS or ECS card
* NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification
* ECS Gold Card
* Experience with access control or CCTV systems
What's in it for you
* Company vehicle + fuel card
* Accommodation and daily allowances when working away
* Company bonus
* Pension scheme
* Westfield healthcare cashback scheme
* 23 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
* Supportive, family-run business with a strong team culture
This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing company working on solar infrastructure projects across the UK.
Impact Recruitment are working on behalf of a client as an Employment Agency.