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Whether you want to deepen your expertise in HV engineering or explore opportunities across other business units, we actively encourage internal mobility and cross-functional growth. Your development is part of our strategy\nInclusive and supportive team culture.\nAt BakerHicks, we don't just offer a role, we offer a career path. Whether you're an experienced HV engineer or looking to make the move from Building Services into the Energy sector, you'll have the opportunity to develop your expertise, work on impactful projects and grow within a supportive and collaborative environment.\nMany of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels.\nThe successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements.\nIn some cases, additional nationality or residency criteria may also apply due to specific client or national security obligations.\nFurther information on National security clearance levels can be found on the UK Government website: (National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK) \nAbout BakerHicks \nWe’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks. \nBakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company. \n\nBenefits \nWhatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. \nWhat you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to: \nCompany car or cash allowance \nUp to 6% matched contributory pension plan \nLife assurance scheme \n25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave \nDiscount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc) \nFlexible/hybrid working \nFamily friendly policies \nEmployee assistance \nProfessional development \nBakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. 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