⚡ Hiring urgently – Immediate interviews available.
📍 Location: Greater Manchester office or home-based (Southeast preferred)
🧭 Travel: Regular travel to London client sites but clients are also national
💼 Type: Full-time | Permanent
💰 Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum
Job title: Electrical Engineer / Metering Engineer (Training Provided on AMR)
Location: Manchester or London (field-based role with travel, primarily London)
About you
You will have a strong electrical background and be looking to develop your career within a specialist and growing sector. Whether you already have experience in metering systems or are looking to transition into the industry, you will be hands-on, technically minded, and eager to learn.
You should be based in or near Salford or London, with the ability to travel to client sites as required.
You’ll be comfortable working independently in the field, solving problems, and engaging with clients professionally. A proactive attitude and willingness to develop new skills are essential.
About the role
My client are looking for an Electrical Engineer / Metering Engineer to support the delivery of metering and energy system projects across communal and district energy networks.
You will be involved in the installation, commissioning, testing & maintenance of metering systems, as well as supporting AMR (Automatic Meter Reading) and communication technologies. Full training will be provided where required.
This is a field-based role with travel primarily across London and surrounding areas.
Responsibilities
Installation, Maintenance & Commissioning
Install, commission, maintain, and replace electricity & heat meters, sub-meters, and data loggers
Carry out electrical testing, commissioning, and system setup
Support AMR installations and ensure remote meter reading functionality
Work on building-wide metering systems (new and existing developments)
Fault Finding & Support
Diagnose and resolve faults across metering and communication systems
Ensure minimal system downtime and effective issue resolution
Support onboarding of new systems for accurate billing and monitoring
Project & Client Support
Support projects from pricing of works, installation through to client handover
Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
Maintain accurate documentation and system records
Skills and experience
Essential
Qualified Electrician (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) or electrical engineering background
Experience in electrical installation, testing, or fault finding
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to travel for site-based work
Based in or near Salford or London
Desirable
Experience with metering systems or smart meters
Knowledge of AMR, data loggers, or remote monitoring systems
Exposure to heat networks or communal/district energy systems
Understanding of communication protocols (MBUS, ModBus, LoRaWAN)
Benefits
Company pension
Training and development opportunities
Clear progression pathway
Travel support / company vehicle (where applicable)
Varied and interesting project work
Apply now
If you’re an electrician or engineer based in Salford or London looking to build a career in a growing and future-focused industry, I’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
£4,800 car allowance or company van (tax free)
All travel expenses fully covered- (overnight stays and fuel)
Oyster Card provided for engineers based primarily in London, if this is a preference over a car/car allowance
Opportunity to work on major heat network infrastructure projects
Join a growing and highly specialised engineering team
Company pension
Training and development opportunities
Clear progression pathway
Travel support / company vehicle (where applicable)
Varied and interesting project work
Working Style
This role offers a high level of autonomy and flexibility. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing their own diary, planning site visits, coordinating client meetings and scheduling engineering activities to ensure projects and service work are delivered efficiently.
You will be trusted to organise your workload across multiple client sites, prioritising maintenance, fault response and project commitments, while maintaining strong communication with clients and internal teams.
The role suits a self-motivated engineer who enjoys independence, problem solving and taking ownership of projects from start to finish.
If this looks like your perfect role please get in touch ASAP!!
Send your up-to-date CV to (email address removed) or call me on (phone number removed) to discuss this role confidentially
Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year