UK Power Networks
Protection and Commissioning Engineer - SPN
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Join UK Power Networks as a Protection and Commissioning Engineer
Help ensure vital electrical installations, plant and equipment are tested, proven and safely energised. Covering Sussex and Surrey and reporting to the Lead Protection and Commissioning Engineer, you will make a visible contribution to a major Capital Programme portfolio while helping maintain a reliable network for the communities we serve.
Salary: £84,160 and a 3% bonus
Benefits:
- 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private medical cover
- Personal pension with employer contributions of 8% or 10%
- Amongst other benefits
Responsibilities:
- Manage commissioning across several electrical projects, from cold commissioning through to energisation and completion.
- Work with programme and project managers, designers, surveyors, construction teams, contractors, and suppliers.
- Review designs, develop commissioning plans, coordinate resources, and resolve complex technical issues.
- Test and commission protection schemes, transformers, feeders, and primary plant.
- Check relay settings, maintain drawings and test records, and ensure work meets design, quality, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Provide engineering and operational leadership to commissioning engineers and electrical fitters.
- Mentor colleagues as they develop their authorisations.
- Support the safe delivery of a regional APP and Connections portfolio worth approximately £150 million each year.
- Operate the network up to and including 132kV and sign off major installations as fit for service.
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Qualifications:
- Hold an HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering.
- Strong background in primary substations and cable or overhead-line systems.
- Project delivery experience.
- Primary or secondary operational experience within a DNO network.
- Knowledge of construction safety and environmental requirements.
- Experience of CDM regulations and ISO 9001 quality processes.
- Full driving licence.
- Confident using Microsoft Office.
- Ability to solve problems independently.
- Flexible about working arrangements and hours.
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Advantageous:
- Understanding of UK Power Networks policies and regulatory obligations.
- Full Authorised Person status at two or more voltage levels.
- Belong to the IET and hold EngTech status while working towards IEng.
- Hold a NEBOSH General or Construction qualification.
Application Deadline: 30 August 2026
The successful candidate will be required to complete a medical assessment and DBS check.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Where applicable, this role is subject to safer recruitment processes and robust pre-employment checks.
For any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at careers@ukpowernetworks.co.uk quoting the vacancy reference number, and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
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