Overview
Deliver what's right for people and our planet.
We’re proud of the work we do across a wide variety of projects, supported by a diverse and collaborative environment where everyone’s voice is valued and treated equally. We offer flexible and remote working policies to help you get the most out of life.
AtkinsRéalis is working at the heart of challenges in the energy industry. In our Power Grids team we are continually developing and growing within this area. We have a strong pipeline of work and are expanding our team to enhance capability and strengthen our service offering, particularly in substation detailed design and design assurance. We are recruiting NG BP141 (previously TP141) authorised engineers across all disciplines to join our team.
Disciplines: Commissioning Officer | Protection & Control | HV Plant | Civils. Contract Types: Full-Time | Part-Time | Contract Roles. Location: flexible, with core offices in Epsom, Birmingham, Leeds.
Your purpose
* Lead and execute works under National Grid BP141 authorisations, ensuring full compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
* Coordinate and deliver testing and commissioning activities across Protection & Control, HV Plant, Civils, and other relevant disciplines.
* Interface with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure timely and safe delivery of works.
* Review and validate technical documentation, commissioning plans, and test results.
* Maintain accurate records of site activities, authorisations, and safety documentation.
* Champion a culture of safety, integrity, and continuous improvement across all engineering activities.
What you can bring
* Valid BP141 authorisation, or demonstrable experience working towards authorisation in any of the disciplines: Commissioning Officer, Protection & Control, HV Plant, or Civil Engineering.
* Strong understanding of National Grid safety rules, operational procedures, and site protocols.
* Ability to interpret and apply technical drawings, schematics, and commissioning documentation.
* Excellent communication and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
* Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in engineering delivery.
* Flexibility to work across different locations and project types, with a proactive and solution-focused mindset.
Why work for AtkinsRéalis?
We’re ranked as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once they join. We’ve also been recognised in The Times Top 50 employers for women.
Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. As the work becomes more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo. We’re committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We’re proud of our active employee networks supporting awareness and allyship for under-represented groups, and programmes that help communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.
Security clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, it will be discussed at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not reference or include in your application or CV details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community — a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To embed inclusion from day one, we offer family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.
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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We believe that world-class talent is strengthened by differences and does not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability.
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