Safety & Training Engineer (Energy sector)

MCS Group · Belfast, Northern Ireland

Safety & Training Engineer (Energy sector) at MCS Group, based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, paying £45,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£45,000 per annum
Location
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Contract
Permanent
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
7 Nov 2026
Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing

12% below the typical rate for engineering & manufacturing

Reference BBBH65773

About the role

Are you an experienced Engineer with a passion for operational safety, training and the energy sector? This Safety & Training Engineer role may be your next move!

This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation at the heart of Northern Ireland's energy transition and play a key role in developing safe, skilled and resilient transmission system operations.

You will play a key role within a Control Centre Operations team, supporting the training, competence and safety of personnel responsible for the operation of the Northern Ireland transmission system.

As Senior Safety & Training Engineer, you will develop and deliver operational training, support competence and certification programmes, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of safety, processes and procedures across Control Centre operations.

You will need:

  • Degree in Engineering, or HNC/HND with relevant industry experience.
  • Understanding of the principles of safe, secure, reliable, and economic power system operation.
  • A minimum of four years' relevant engineering or industry experience.
  • Ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and deliver high-quality outcomes within agreed timescales.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

It would be advantageous if you had:

  • Knowledge of power system operations and electrical safety rules within electricity, utilities or the wider energy sector.

What's on offer?

  • Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
  • Private medical cover and pension matching
  • Hybrid working - 3 days office / 2 days home
  • Enhanced annual leave, maternity/paternity leave and wellbeing days
  • Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and EV scheme
  • Free parking, EV charging and complimentary lunch
  • Professional development and clear career progression
  • An inclusive, supportive culture with genuine flexibility

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Kirsty Dillon Specialist Consultant at MCS Group [phone removed]

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs www.mcsgroup.jobs

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

Not all agencies are the same…MCS Group are passionate about providing a first-class service to all our customers and have an independent review rating of 4.9 stars on Google

Reference: BBBH65773 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 7 Nov 2026 · Listed via MCS Group

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