Lead Delivery Engineer (SAP), Major Projects
Location: Yorkshire
Directorate: Energy Systems
Job Ref No: R7380
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Do you want to play a key role in delivering major infrastructure projects and help shape the electricity distribution network of the future?
We’re looking for an experienced Lead Project Delivery Engineer to join our Major Projects West Yorkshire Team at Northern Powergrid, where you’ll take the lead in managing and delivering complex projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards—from 11kV through to 132kV.
You will bring extensive experience as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP), with operational authorisations in all disciplines at voltages from 11kV to 132kV—or up to 400kV. You will also have in-depth knowledge of safety procedures, including CDM regulations and UK electrical safety rules.
We’re excited to hear from candidates with:
* Existing UK SAP authorisations from 11kV to 132kV in all disciplines.
* SAP authorisations at 132kV to 400kV.
* Or those working toward full SAP status at 132kV in all disciplines, with a clear plan to achieve this within 12 months.
Along with a competitive salary of £73,451 - £85,620 we also offer great benefits such as:
* Opportunity for overtime and standby payments once appropriately authorised.
* 25 days holiday (rising with service)
* Car allowance / company car scheme
* Payment of professional fees
* Excellent opportunities for career growth
Key Responsibilities
* Operations on the network at all voltages and in all disciplines up to and including 132kV
* Setting staff to work on complex EHV networks to safe systems of work
* Delivery and management of strategic complex major projectsto time, cost and quality.
* Lead safety management and supervision on complex major projects.
* Outage and Emergency Return to Service planning and execution on complex networks
* Lead operational assessment panels.
* Maintaining an in-depth knowledge on an EHV subject matter and training colleagues in a formal setting.
Key Competencies
* Extensive and current operational experience of operating on a UK network as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) in all disciplines and at all voltages from 11kV to 132kV. Current experience as an SAP at 275kV/400kV will also be considered.
* Extensive knowledge and demonstrable experience of applying safety procedures, specifically CDM regulations, and the Distribution Safety Rules.
* Experience of undertaking plant and equipment commissioning.
* Extensive experience of delivering complex projects to time, cost and quality.
* Leadership skills.
What qualifications and experience should you have?
* HNC, HND, degree, or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with at least three years of relevant EHV SAP operational experience.
* Hold existing HV and EHV Senior Authorised Person status for a UK network company.
* NEBOSH/IOSH or similar qualification is desirable.
Visit northernpowergrid.com/careers to find out more about this and other career opportunities.
We are currently recruiting for this vacancy across Yorkshire, and you may be based at locations including York, Sheffield, Castleford, Brigg and Hull. However, we are always on the hunt for new talent and welcome a chat if you have an interest in joining Northern Powergrid.
Applicants are considered However, their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.