This job expired on 14th February 2026
Fibre Optic Engineer (Employed)
Ventus Energy is a High Voltage Engineering company with a growing market share across the renewables sector.
We specialise in delivering high-voltage services with an uncompromising focus on safety and quality.
About the role:
Ventus Energy are seeking an experienced and qualified Fibre Optic Engineer to join a talented team of personnel within our Projects Division; responsible for delivering high-voltage cable installations, jointing, termination and testing and fibre optic installations across a range of HV infrastructure projects.
This is a permanent employed role, offering a competitive salary with an additional enhanced day rate when working on site or offshore.
Projects are carried out both onshore and offshore and predominantly across the UK, Europe and Asia. Therefore, with this position, there will be requirements to go offshore and abroad for periods of time.
Location: Applicants must be UK based and able to attend our Head Office in North Shields when required.
About the role
Key Responsibilities:
Installation, termination and splicing of fibre optic cables
Performing of OTDR Testing – including:
- Setting up cables for test using launch leads and bare end adapters.
- Operation of test set and software inc manual measurements including pulse widths, refraction index settings, reflectance detection and wave length settings
- Distance/Loss Measurements
- Interpretation and reporting of traces to locate events of interest including bending, splicing and connectors.
Ensure all fibre works comply with project specifications, industry standards, and best practice
Complete installation reports, test results, and quality documentation
Maintain high standards of HSEQ compliance at all times
Support Ventus Energy through developing and maintaining a strong relationship with clients and ensuring that the highest quality service is delivered at all times.
Support reporting processes by regularly identifying opportunities for improvement, and ensuring near misses, safety observations etc. are reported.
Development & Support
We recognise the right candidate may bring relevant experience from a different sector. On-the-job training will be provided to support the learning curve—particularly for candidates with strong fibre optic capability who may be new to offshore wind requirements.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Proven experience as a Fibre Engineer, carrying out fibre optic installation and testing
- Professional Reference(s)
- Fibre Optic qualifications - 3668 City & Guilds qualified or equivalent
- Experience OTDR Testing
- Attention to detail and a solution orientated approach
- Able to work well with other personnel and within a team
- Valid Passport
- Full and Clean Driving Licence
Desired criteria
- Experience in the offshore engineering industry.
- Familiarity with FO installation and testing methodology in the offshore wind sector
Ventus Energy
At Ventus Energy, we are dedicated to transforming the future of High Voltage engineering through innovative solutions and a commitment to quality and safety. Our mission is to drive engineering development and innovation. We’re an organisation proud to hold extensive technical and field experience within our Senior Management Team, delivering a quality approach to all our business services. We strive to build enduring partnerships, maintain a culture of integrity and excellence, and champion sustainability in every project we undertake. By leveraging our expertise and passion, we aim to create a brighter, more efficient, and sustainable energy landscape for generations to come.
Established in 2021 in the UK, our team operates across the globe and has more than 100 years’ experience within the energy sector. Having built a strong reputation across challenging environments, we are a preferred supplier for onshore and offshore high voltage services, trusted for our breadth of skills and competencies across the energy sector. We specialise in a range of high voltage solutions including operations and maintenance, electrical safety management and coordination through our Control Centre, high and extra high voltage jointing, and 24/7 emergency support for fault and repairs.
Our benefits
JOIN US IN CHANGING THE WORLD We are on a mission to optimise the performance of high voltage networks, making the wind energy sector more sustainable for this generation and the next