PC4 Hydro South – Civil Operations and Maintenance Engineer
The purpose of the role is to provide technical support within a small team responsible for the routine inspection, operation and maintenance of our power stations, water catchment areas and associated infrastructure.
This role is based at Dolgarrog Power Station for Hydro South.
PC4 – Permanent Role
Closing Date: 24 July 2026
About the Role
- The role involves maintenance, refurbishment and repair of concrete structures, dams, aqueducts, pipelines and buildings, as well as optimisation of our water catchment areas through increased water storage, operational adjustments and water flow forecasting to maximise efficiency and commercial performance.
- You will be responsible for creating, planning, managing and delivering work packages, including planned and unplanned outage work, ensuring all activities are carried out safely. You will need to balance and prioritise competing demands whilst placing safety first, ensuring maintenance is completed on time and within budget.
- The role also involves supporting wider UK hydro plant cluster objectives, including providing data submissions to demonstrate compliance with consents, permits and international standards.
- You will provide technical knowledge and expertise, ensuring risk-based maintenance techniques are applied to deliver safe, flexible and reliable plant operations.
- You will provide a high level of asset-specific technical knowledge and competence to the Operations and Maintenance team, supporting your Team Leader and colleagues in delivering challenging operational, technical and commercial objectives.
- In addition to carrying out maintenance activities, you will manage contractors delivering maintenance work. You will plan and control your own work and oversee the work undertaken by contractors working on site.
Job Requirements and Experience
- HNC qualification (or equivalent experience) in a technical engineering discipline.
- Ability to plan and coordinate your own work, and support the coordination of work undertaken by a small team within a safety-critical environment.
- Experience in a process or engineering environment, ideally involving power generation or civil engineering, with a strong commitment to safety.
- Ability to act as a Contract Manager, developing productive working relationships with contract partners and supporting the achievement of effective commercial outcomes.
- Experience in contract management, including developing specifications, drawings, technical requirements and acceptance criteria.
- Ability to manage costs effectively, ensuring maintenance expenditure remains within approved budgets and plans.
- A full, current driving licence is required due to the nature of the role and travel between sites.
Additional Information
As the business operates 24 hours a day, this role may occasionally require work outside core hours to support safe and efficient operations.
Your Benefits
- Salary £55,000–£78,000 dependent on experience, plus up to 15% annual bonus.
- Personal retirement savings plan – if you contribute 5%, we will contribute a further 10%, plus life assurance worth four times your annual salary.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable).
- Company-paid private medical insurance for you and your family.
- One paid professional membership subscription.
- Access to flexible benefits including Critical Illness Cover, Dental Plan, Health Cash Plan, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle2Work Scheme, Electric Car Lease Scheme, the option to buy additional annual leave and a retail savings scheme.
- Occupational Health support services for your wellbeing.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme when you need additional support.
- Up to two days of paid volunteering leave each year.
For further information please contact [email protected]
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
If you do not meet every requirement listed but believe you have relevant skills, experience or transferable expertise, we encourage you to apply.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. If you require any support, please let us know.
