Are you ready to take your career to the next level? UK Power Networks is seeking a Project Engineer/SAP to join our dynamic Capital Programme - Investment Delivery team based in Colchester covering our Eastern regions. This is your chance to be part of a company that is committed to innovation and excellence.
As a Project Engineer/SAP, you will attract a competitive salary of £80,574 plus car/allowance and a 3% bonus. Additionally, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, reservist leave, a personal pension plan with generous contributions, tenancy loan deposit scheme, season ticket loan, tax-efficient benefits such as cycle to work, home & tech, green car leasing schemes, occupational health support, discounted gym membership, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
Your role will be pivotal in delivering engineering activities within your allocated project team. You will undertake the delivery of construction requirements relating to UK Power Networks owned assets and associated infrastructure under the direction of the Lead Project Engineer or Construction Manager. You will work closely with Programme Managers, Project Managers, Commissioning Engineers, Alliance Partners, Contractors, and other members of the Investment Delivery Management team to achieve our goals.
You will ensure the delivery of capital works construction projects, APP, and Connections, overseeing the management of substation and associated works. Your commitment to safety management will be integral in maintaining the UK Power Networks Stay Safe initiative throughout all activities during the delivery of engineering tasks.
Key responsibilities include delivering construction programmes for UK Power Networks owned assets operating at voltages through the range LV to 132kV, managing budgets and ensuring compliance with CDM and UK Power Networks Health and Safety policies. You will operate and update the asset database, perform fault investigation and repairs, modify equipment and drawings, and oversee all contractors and staff working on site.
To be successful in this role, you must be a Senior Authorised Person as defined by the Distribution Safety Rules, preferably 132kV, and hold a minimum HNC level qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. A working knowledge of distribution HV systems, the ability to read schematic drawings, and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite are essential.
Join UK Power Networks and be part of a team that values staff engagement and client satisfaction. Represent us at meetings with clients and contractors, and work outside of core hours to respond to faults on the system. Apply by 25/06/2025 and help us shape the future of energy. To view the full job description click apply which will direct you to our careers page