Inspection Engineer

Job Description

At Natural Power, we have been pioneers of positive renewable change for 30 years. If you’re looking for a job in the renewable energy industry, we could be just the place to advance your career.

Our Inspections team delivers industry-leading inspection services across wind, solar, and battery storage projects worldwide. From onshore and offshore wind farms to solar PV and BESS, we support clients at both operational and construction stages, helping them keep assets safe, reliable, and high-performing.

We’re looking for an experienced Inspections Engineer to join our growing team. You’ll take a hands-on role in inspections, retrofits, and upgrades, leading teams under WTSR, ensuring H&S compliance, and producing detailed reports for clients.

This is a varied and rewarding role, with opportunities to work across multiple technologies, travel extensively, and develop your expertise in a fast-moving and innovative environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading teams as an Authorised Technician (AT) or Limited Authorised Technician (LAT) under WTSR on inspections and retrofit/upgrade projects.
• Ensuring all activities comply with client and Natural Power H&S policies.
• Drafting and reviewing risk assessments and method statements.
• Supporting and mentoring less experienced technicians on-site.
• Performing detailed inspections across a range of technologies, including:
  • Borescope inspections of drivetrain components
  • Electrical testing and alignment checks on generators
  • Blade inspections (ground-based)
  • Lubrication sampling
  • Electro-mechanical inspections on wind turbines, solar farms, and BESS
• Interpreting and classifying defects to IEC standards.
• Preparing clear, detailed inspection reports for clients.

What you’ll bring

• Valid GWO certification
• Current AT or LAT status under WTSR (or proven capability to achieve this)
• Strong knowledge of wind turbine electrical and mechanical systems
• Hands-on experience with borescope inspections and generator testing
• Ability to write risk assessments, method statements, and clear technical reports
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Flexibility to travel extensively (UK and internationally)
• Full, clean driving licence

Nice to have

• Multi-platform AT/LAT status
• Experience in solar PV or BESS inspections/commissioning
• Offshore wind experience
• IOSH/NEBOSH qualification
• Higher-level engineering qualification (HNC, degree, or equivalent)
• Previous leadership/team management experience

Why join us?

For over 30 years, Natural Power has been at the forefront of renewable energy, providing expert services to maximise asset performance. Our Inspections team is a dynamic, supportive, and highly skilled group that works across multiple technologies and markets.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Overtime
• Generous annual leave
• Flexible working options
• Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Personal insurances
• Optional health plans, discounts, and salary sacrifice schemes

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, building an inclusive environment where everyone belongs.

If you’re ready to take your inspection career to the next level and work on projects that power a greener tomorrow, apply now.

You can find the full role profile for this vacancy attached. Details of all our currently available opportunities can be found on our website. Natural Power reserves the right to remove this vacancy at any time.