Power Generation Recruitment Specialists
Why Clients Choose ERSG for Power Generation Projects
Gas and Thermal Generation
Gas turbine engineers, combined cycle plant professionals, CCGT commissioning specialists and thermal plant operators - placed with generators, IPPs & EPC contractors across gas and thermal assets.
Nuclear Specialists
Nuclear engineers, reactor technicians, radiation protection supervisors and nuclear project managers - placed across new build, operations and decommissioning programmes to the highest regulatory standards.
Hydro and Pumped Storage
Hydro turbine engineers, civil engineers, plant operators and hydro project managers - covering both run-of-river and large-scale pumped storage development, which is expanding rapidly in support of grid balancing.
Control Systems and DCS
DCS engineers, SCADA specialists, instrumentation and control professionals and plant automation engineers - critical for operations efficiency, plant safety and digital modernisation programmes.
Operations and Maintenance
Plant managers, shift engineers, maintenance technicians and reliability engineers - placed for both scheduled outage programmes and ongoing operational requirements across all generation asset types.
Contract and Permanent Delivery
Outage contractors and commissioning specialists alongside permanent plant operations and management hires - we understand the cyclical and project-based nature of power generation resourcing.
Global Generation Markets
We place T&D professionals across the UK, Europe, North America and the Middle East. Our clients include transmission and distribution network operators, independent power producers and EPC contractors.
IR35 Guidance for UK Contractors
We support UK power generation clients with IR35 status determination and compliant contractor engagement across outage, commissioning and operational programmes.
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Frequently asked questions
A power generation recruitment agency sources and places engineers, plant operators, and project professionals for gas, nuclear, hydro and thermal generation assets. ERSG places turbine engineers, control systems specialists, plant operations and maintenance professionals, and project managers with utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), EPC contractors & OEMs operating conventional and transitional generation assets worldwide.
Power generation roles include gas turbine engineers, combined cycle plant (CCGT) specialists, DCS and SCADA engineers, instrumentation and control (I&C) professionals, plant operators and shift engineers, maintenance technicians and engineers, reliability engineers, outage managers, nuclear engineers and reactor technicians, hydro turbine engineers & plant project managers. Commercial roles in asset management, PPA structuring and plant performance analysis also sit within the generation sector.
Gas turbine engineers typically hold mechanical or electrical engineering degrees or HNC/HND with manufacturer-specific training from OEMs such as GE, Siemens or Mitsubishi. For site-based roles, CompEx certification is often required for work in potentially explosive atmospheres. Shift engineers operating generating plant require relevant operational competency assessments under the relevant safety case regime. Senior roles may require Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
An outage manager plans and oversees the scheduled shutdown of a power generation unit for maintenance, inspection and repair. This involves coordinating contractors and plant staff, managing the scope of work within a fixed window (to minimise lost generation), overseeing contractor safety management and ensuring the plant returns to service on schedule and at target output. It is a demanding, schedule-critical role in high demand during maintenance season.
Yes, for several reasons. Gas-fired generation remains critical to grid balancing as variable renewables increase and CCGT plants are expected to operate for decades. Pumped hydro storage is expanding significantly, creating new construction and operations roles. Nuclear new-build programmes - in the UK, France, and internationally - are generating long-term engineering and project demand. Decommissioning of older thermal plants also creates specialist work in demolition, remediation and waste management.
Contract work in power generation is most common during outages and capital projects - engineers are brought in on fixed terms to supplement permanent plant staff during intensive workload periods. Permanent roles exist within utilities, IPPs & O&M contractors for ongoing plant operations, maintenance and management. ERSG offers both; the right route depends on your preference for project variety (contract) or organisational stability (permanent).
Graduate power generation engineers typically earn £28,000–£38,000. Mid-level plant engineers and shift engineers typically earn £42,000–£60,000. Outage managers and plant project managers typically earn £60,000–£85,000. Senior plant managers and technical directors can earn £90,000–£130,000+. Outage contractor day rates range from £350–£700 per day depending on specialism and plant type.
ERSG places engineers, plant professionals, and project managers across gas, nuclear, hydro and thermal generation assets worldwide. Use the contact form below to register your experience or discuss a hiring requirement. Live power generation vacancies are listed in the jobs section above.