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Senior Electrical Engineer- Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

AECOM • Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear

Salary

£66k – £66k

Posted

22 September 2026

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

AECOM is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer- Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Newcastle Upon Tyne, a engineering role. The advertised salary is £66k – £66k. AECOM holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Job Description Job Description Are you ready to join a team of talented engineers and shape the future of energy infrastructure? We are currently looking to hire a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to deliver cutting-edge designs for energy storage, solar and grid connection projects. Join a team driving the design of transformative renewable projects, making a lasting difference in the global energy transition. This role offers the opportunity to work on some of the largest BESS projects in t…

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Employer: AECOM — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £66k – £66k
How this salary compares: about 41% above the £46,997 median across 923 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Similar roles nearby: 7 other live engineering roles in Newcastle Upon Tyne — browse them
Posted: 22 September 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

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