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Lead Technical Engineer
£65k - 75k per year
Renewable Energy
UK
Cardiff, Wales
Permanent
Hybrid

Piper Maddox are working alongside a leading name in the Energy industry with the growth of their Utilities and Renewable Energy Services offering. This company have been a constant presence in the space for over 20 years and have built up an excellent reputation as a company with great project results.

Having such a wealth of experience over these two decades has led this company to have had significant capital injection recently. Combining these factors makes them one of the most stable and well established companies within the sector.

Our client have a hugely varied portfolio of clean energy projects, giving them multiple revenue streams where they are market leaders within. This includes renewable energy infrastructure, utilities, and electric vehicles.

They have the in-house capabilities to cover the whole project lifecycle for all of their projects. This includes the initial project development phase, the construction, all the way to the operation and running of the full clean energy project. With their track record and investment, you can rest assured you will see your projects come to fruition!

This role would sit within their engineering team and would be making a real impact on the technical delivery aspects of their projects.

We are looking for candidates with:

- HNC Level 5 (or equivalent) in an engineering, utilities, or construction-related discipline.
- Extensive experience in multi-utility design, feasibility, and strategic engineering roles.
- Demonstrable experience mentoring engineers and supporting professional development.
- Full UK Driver's License
 

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