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82029 - Electrician DCD This Advanced Electrician will report to the Project Engineer and will work within Network Operations based in our Ipswich office. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of 39,283 and a bonus of 3%. If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check We also provide the following additional benefits 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays. Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products Discounted gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Below are the minimum required competencies for this role: C&G Technical certificate at level 3 Formally 2330 or now 2365, or equivalent qualification specialising in electrical installation works. Wiring regulations An 18th edition C&G Test and Inspection Someone formally covered everything, but now they split the qualification, so you need both 2394 & 2395. Job Purpose: Safely install LV systems and associated equipment for the refurbishment and upgrade of Electrical Installations within Grid, Primary & Secondary Substations, UKPN Depots and Offices and to assist with service alterations within customer properties. Distribution Capital Delivery will ask you to play an important role in safely completing the electrical installation works required for the projects they undertake. Although you have no budgetary or staffing responsibilities, they will have a direct input to the financial budget regarding for a vehicle plus other plant, material, and equipment. This includes a van, test instruments, power tools and personal protection equipment, and we deliver the work. We allocate jobs depending on the nature of the work. From the receipt of the work with electronic toughpad, the Advanced Electrician will determine what needs completing and will order materials and stock items to undertake the work. Advanced electricians will demonstrate a responsible and safe approach to unplanned hazardous situations. You will deal with members of the public, emergency services and local authorities when representing UK Power Networks in all situations. Demonstrate a history of being able to manage jobs from the start through to completion, including managing team members, materials and testing and inspection. Have a working knowledge of the NICEIC the UK's leading certification body for the electrical contracting industry and wider building services sector. Principal Accountabilities: Ensure that safe working practices are maintained. Ensure that activities are carried out. Electrical installation works following BSth Edition Regulations. Test and Inspection following BSth Edition and UKPN policy and procedures. Complete work to the correct specification. To perform risk assessments and maintain safe working practices. The Project Engineer, Technician, and clients carry out on-site operations with the help of a liaison. Help identify material requirements to be procured by the purchasing department or by the Project Engineer, Technician and Business Support and support distribution and efficient use of materials on site. Provide technical help/advice to the limits of individual's ability and qualifications. Assemble, instal, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus and fixtures using hand tools, power tools and other specialist equipment. Work from plans and technical drawings Undertake the installation of LV containment, earthing systems, remedial electrical repairs / replacements following defect faults. Inspect, test and commission electrical systems following BSth Edition with the ability to identify any hazards or malfunctions. Diagnose faults taking the necessary action to rectify any findings. Perform other relevant tasks from time to time as and when requested by the Project Engineer and Technician. Nature and Scope: You will focus on designing, building, operating and maintaining safe, sustainable electrical installations within the Grid, Primary & Secondary Substations, UKPN Depots and Offices together with customer's private installations. Qualifications Health, Safety and Environment Awareness Electrical Systems Knowledge IET Wiring Regulations BSth Edition. City and Guilds 2365 Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations (or Equivalent) City and Guilds 2391-52 Level 3 Award in Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection & Testing (or Equivalent) Fault finding on electrical systems. Work to a High Standard within Agreed Timescales Clean Driving Licence Personal Characteristics Team working Order and Quality Influencing Performance Flexible on Work Patterns.(Area/Time) Willing to develop skills/training for future requirements.

82157 - EHV Field Engineer This EHV Field Engineer will report to the Lead Field Engineer and will work within Network Operations based in our locations in SPN (Distributed Working) - Canterbury/Kingston/Strood/Croydon/Crawley office. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of 67, 049 - 80,574 and a bonus of 3% If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check We also provide the following additional benefits 23 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays. Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products Discounted gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Job Purpose: To work as part of a team to deliver the 33kV and 11kV Primary Inspection & Maintenance programme within the South East geographical areas. This includes liaison with customers, network operations and control, networks planning and management of field staff and management of contractors. Principle Accountabilities: Ensure safety management throughout all responsibilities Responsibility for delivery of all construction, maintenance and fault works to time, cost and quality Ensure staff comply with all procedures and work to a high standard of quality Daily planning, coordination and real-time responsibility for the efficient utilisation of resources together with the South East Region scheduling team Communicate with HV/LV control - submission of HV/LV switching log, complete HV/LV network operations in accordance to distribution safety rules and procedures. Support and provide technical support to field staff, Manage and resolve any contract actual issues, with the support of Contract Management. Produce Risk Assessments and Method Statements for the safe delivery of projects work. Complete quality assurance checks of works completed and to rectify any quality issues identified. Communicate with and manage relationships with our customers to meet their expectations wherever possible. To be prepared to assist other sections e.g. organisational changes, system emergencies as determined by your experience. You will encourage participation in an agreed standby arrangement for responding to safety/emergency network incidents following the 2012 PMSNF Standby Agreement. Nature and Scope: You will be an important contributor to the team and manage the delivery of the 33kV/11kV Primary Inspection and Maintenance work within a geographical area. The work will predominantly deliver the plant maintenance on the 33kV network, but will also include supporting the 33/11kV overhead, 33/11kV protection and 11kV distribution plant maintenance programmes within the region. Together with the scheduling team, Field Staff Supervisors and Field Staff, you will deliver an excellent service to our customers. This service must ensure we meet the requirements of our Guaranteed Service Standards. Notes for Candidates: An EHV Field Engineer will deliver works on plant, underground cables, and overhead lines up to and including 33kV. This includes preparation and execution of switching schedules. Additionally, it includes issuing safety documents to others. We do not deem employees who only hold a SAP Manage competency for Plant Maintenance as a Full SAP. Qualifications: Essential HNC Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) Up to and including 33kV SAP authorisation on the SPN network Important Competencies Essential You must attain the IOSH Managing Safely certificate within 12 months of appointment. IT literate including SAP. Knowledge of UKPN Inspection & Maintenance Procedures Current valid driving licence Organisational Awareness Customer Service Safety Management Flexibility Desirable NRSWA (City and Guilds) Supervisors certificate Project Management

82158 - Connection Coordinator This Connection Coordinator will report to the Team Leader and will work within Connection Services based in our Bury St.Edmunds office. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of 35,158 and a bonus of 3%. Job Purpose: Connections Services is responsible for the end-to-end service provision of metered connections to customers who require a new or altered service within the Broad Measure of Customer Service (BMoCS) minor category. This includes services of 1 to 4 properties or power requirements up to 69kVA. You will provide a focal contact for Connection Services customers who operate within the UK Power Networks footprint. You will provide quotations, booking site visits, taking payment, raising MPAN numbers and co-ordinating the execution of the work programming. This will require the post holder to be the main contact for a customer and to take them through each stage of the job, for which they will have full accountability. Principal Accountabilities: Take ownership for the entirety of the customers' journey, being the customers' sole contact with UKPN throughout the end-to-end process. Contributing to the BMoCS score for the area, therefore essential that the highest levels of customer service are offered. Accountable for the BMoCS scores achieved on their projects. Receive and process the customer's initial enquiry. Book surveyor site visits Raise, issue and manage customer's quotations Complete network checks and examine network records to ensure accuracy of quote and design they provide Take payment from customer for their project, either over the phone, or provide them with the details of alternative methods to pay. ie BACS transfer Ensure that all tasks are completed within the regulator defined time lines, of ATTQ & ATTC, and there are no Guaranteed Standards of Performance failures within their area. Raise work packs that are fit for purpose and include utility drawings Raise Purchase orders where required. Raise and provide our customer with MPAN numbers Raise street works permits through liaison with local authorities, and order any traffic management that is required to complete the job. Have sole responsibility of managing all street works permits for your customers, including liaison with local authorities, TM companies, excavation manager and Schedule and monitor all works into weekly programmes To safely schedule staff (direct and contractors) for the region. Monitor all works in the weekly programmes to ensure full utilisation of the resources and updating of scheduling tools Operate work management tools (SAP , MRS and SAP CRM) and PC systems to help plan, issuing and completion of work Communicate with both operatives and contractors on any site issues to ensure customer works are delivered. Report and have constant customer communication, including proactive contact with updates, clear correspondence with information about their project, and ensuring the customer is informed and happy with the timelines and the work to be completed Show a clear commitment to ensuring customer works are completed on the agreed date, and to the expected standard Resolve and act as the sole contact for all customers issues or complaints that fall within the customers project Take and resolve telephone queries from internal and external customers. Take ownership of and support in the investigation of customer complaints. Record and co-ordinate Electricity Guaranteed Standards and GSOP Standards. Ensure compliance is at the core of all tasks completed Communicate with contactors to ensure compliance with NRSWA. To work as a team with area Work planners, Field staff supervisors and Field Engineers to ensure staff are scheduled and utilised. Ensure all compliance activities are complete Communicate with other Directorates when working at the Regional Office. To assist with any compliance or UAT projects. To assist the management team in the progression of the team and department, through other projects/ tasks that benefit the wider Connection services team. This may include financial, business process, regulatory or compliance activities Qualifications: An attitude for excellent customer service. Good telephone skills. Good level PC literacy and use a variety of systems with fast and accurate keyboard skills. Team working - The ability to work co-operatively with others to achieve shared goals and improve the contribution of all members of the team. And problem resolution. Flexible attitude to work and working hours. Work with other staff and other teams within UK Power Networks and external partners. Minimum of a C&G 2339 but not essential. Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

82082 This Groundworks Labourer will report to Area Agent and will work within Network Operations - Powercare -LPN Region based in our Bidder street, London depot. You will be permanent employee in our Powercare team. You will attract a salary of 34,728 per annum and a bonus of 3%. Close Date: 4th March 2026 If you are successful you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check. We also provide the following additional benefits 22 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays. Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid Simply Health / Private Medical Cover Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products Discounted gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Job Purpose: To work as part of a 2-person excavation team carrying out excavation, backfill and reinstatement works on Faults, Small Service and Unmetered Connections work streams within the UK Power Networks LPN Distribution Licence area. Principal Accountabilities: Responsibility for all aspects of Safety, Health and Environment relevant to this role To perform risk assessments and maintain safe working practices Be able to operate hand held IT equipment to receive job instructions and record site information Ensure quality of works meets with current procedures Ensure works are carried out to meet guaranteed service standards Ensure the security of vehicle, tools, plant and equipment Be prepared to undertake other reasonable responsibilities following the requirements of the Company Act as an ambassador for UK Power Networks. Nature and Scope: You will work as part of a 2-person excavation team carrying out planned works or as part of an excavation / jointing team carrying out fault repair work. You will travel anywhere within the EPN,SPN and LPN Footprint of UK Power Networks and participate in an out of hours standby rota. Qualifications: NRSWA Units (Apply online only) Full UK Driving Licence CSCS Operatives card Emergency First Aid Banksman qualification The following skills are not essential for the role but would be advantageous Experience working on electricity network Plant Operator qualification (mini excavator) Demonstrate a safety culture. Should you not have the full range of essential skills, qualifications and competencies listed above, there may be an opportunity for further training to equip you. If you do not have all relevant competencies for the core grade, it will be appropriate to appoint at a lower grade until they have developed the required competencies. Please Note: Internal candidates are eligible to apply for internal positions once they have completed any contractual probationary period. Health & Safety Responsibilities Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they fully understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and particularly where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. Employees need to be aware that for some craft and operational roles that work at height, or use fall arrest devices, there is an upper weight limit of 116Kg due to maximum safe working load of the safety equipment that is used. If in doubt ask! We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

82108 This Business Services Administrator will report to Business Support & Scheduling Manager and will work within Network Operations based in our Canterbury or Maidstone . You will be permanent employee in our Powercare team. You will attract a salary of 30,870 per annum and a bonus of 3%. Closing date : 4th March 2026 This role offers hybrid working after training is completed and autonamy established. 3 days in the office, 2 days remote. All applications will be reviewed after the close date. We also provide the following additional benefits 22 days annual Leave Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products. Supplier discounts, such as O2, EE, Vauxhall cars etc. Discounted access to sports and social clubs Employee Assistance Programme. Heatlh care UK Power Networks UK Power Networks is the country's biggest electricity distributor, making sure the lights stay on for more than eight million homes and businesses across London, the South East and the East of England. UK Power Networks continues to be listed in the Sunday Times' Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For, as well as the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers, and made industry history by becoming first company to win Utility of the Year two years running (2015 and 2016, also 2012). We are accredited in the Investors in People Platinum and Nation Equality Standard. We invest more than 600 million in its electricity networks every year, offers extra help to vulnerable customers of need, and is undertaking trials to ensure that electricity networks support the transition to a low carbon future. It also moves cables and connects new electricity supplies. Job role As the Business Services Administrator you will ensure the safe and effective running of all direct and contractor field resources for a range of work types including Small Service Connections and Fault activity, thereby ensuring full utilisation of the resources. It will be necessary to update all scheduling tools and other in-house IT systems. A large part of the role includes working with Operational teams to ensure that delivery target are meet achieving great Customer satisfaction for Network Operations EPN , South East & London Regions. UK Power Networks have 90 offices across the three electricity distribution networks in London, the East of England and the South East. We also build, operate and maintain private electricity networks for external clients such as BAA and London Underground. We manage the network and maintain assets handling voltages from LV through 11kV and up to 132kV Knowledge, skills, qualifications & experience required: Previous experience within a customer service environment Good telephone skills Good level PC literacy, and use a variety of systems with fast and accurate keyboard skills Team working - The drive and ability to work co-operatively with others to achieve shared goals and increase the contribution of all members of the team Flexible attitude to work and working hours Work with other staff and other teams within UK Power Networks and external partners Experience within a similar role would be advantageous Please Note: Internal candidates are eligible to apply for internal positions once they have successfully completed any contractual probationary period. Health & Safety Responsibilities Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they fully understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and particularly where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. Employees need to be aware that for some craft and operational roles that work at height, or use fall arrest devices, there is an upper weight limit of 116Kg due to maximum safe working load of the safety equipment that is used. If in doubt ask! We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

82128 - Craft Attendant Jointer This craft attendant jointer will report to the field staff supervisor and will work within network operations based in our Purfleet office. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team. You will attract a salary of 35,158 + benefits and a bonus of 3%. If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check Close Date: .02/03/2026 We also provide the following additional benefits 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays. Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products Discounted gym membership Employee Assistance Programme UK Power Networks UK Power Networks is the country's biggest electricity distributor, making sure the lights stay on for more than eight million homes and businesses across London, the South East and the East of England. We invest more than 600 million in its electricity networks every year, offers extra help to vulnerable customers of need, and is undertaking trials to ensure that electricity networks support the transition to a low carbon future. It also moves cables and connects new electricity supplies. Job Purpose: You will be required to assist the Jointer in their role in excavating and completing faults repairs, network alterations and new connection work which involves Excavating and jointing work on the LV/HV distribution network. This will also include assisting in the restoration of LV supplies as part of fault working and system emergencies. This will be done by observing the work in progress to ensure correct procedures are being followed with regard to PPE and safe working practices for the task in hand. Please note that a vehicle is not supplied with this role . You should be prepared to study to obtain a City & Guilds 2339 (formally 2322) certificate qualification and will have the future opportunity prepared to undertake training to become a excavating craftsperson Jointer. Duties Observe all work being carried out on: live LV apparatus with exposed conductors. Ensure safe use of equipment following health & safety procedures and network standards specifically that colleagues on site are also wearing the relevant PPE. (This forms part of the responsibility of care of all operational staff under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974) To deter members of the public from distracting staff while working on live equipment, staff ensure 'Do Not Disturb' signs are prominently displayed and display them whilst live electrical work is in progress. Set equipment up for the Jointer including preparation of work, laying out tools and equipment for a task and providing the vehicle to allow jobs to be carried out. Assist the Jointer when you perform work on live 240/415v apparatus, conductors or equipment following appropriate safety procedures. Use appropriate IT equipment such as Field Force Enablement (FFE) - an electronic job issuing system. Dig and help excavate holes safely and in doing so partner with external contractors. Support the Jointer using your own judgement to undertake risk assessment of a job regarding feasibility, safety, knowledge of tools and equipment and communicate with Field Engineer. You may also undertake standby responsibilities and a system emergency storm role where you carry out following network standards and safety requirements. Qualifications: Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent. Have or be prepared to work towards a City & Guilds 2339 (formally 232) certificate in Electrical Power Distribution (or similar) Show experience of working on regional electricity networks and therefore have knowledge of the electrical distribution network would be an advantage but is not essential Training would initially be at a training centre for a basic grasp of policy and health & safety. Craft Attendants would learn on the job. Full UK driving licence required Key Skills: Customer-focused with the ability to develop a good partnership with customers and form relationships with colleagues and members of the public Good team working ability in terms of being able to collaborate with others to ensure that work is undertaken to quality, cost and time requirements Self-motivation including the willingness to stay informed about national regulations and network standards relating to health & safety and electricity distribution Positive attitude and a high level of energy. The postholder should also be flexible, adaptable and responsive to change. Good communication skills so as to be able to establish strong informal relationships with colleagues across Networks and be able to interpret technical information and explain this to others.

Registration Analyst Opportunity - Join Our Income Management Team in Crawley Unlock Your Potential with Excellent Pay, Benefits & Flexible Working Are you seeking a rewarding role with an established organisation that values its employees? We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join us as a Registration Analyst within our Income Management team, based in our Crawley office. As a permanent member of our team, you'll play a vital part in supporting our income processes and reporting directly to the Registration Manager. We offer a competitive salary of 30,816, alongside a 7.5% annual bonus, and the flexibility of blended working - just complete your six-month probation and you can work three days in the office and two days remotely. Alongside a fulfilling role, you'll benefit from 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), special reservist leave, private medical cover, and a generous pension plan with up to a 10% employer contribution. We also offer financial support schemes, including a tenancy loan deposit, season ticket loan, and tax-efficient benefits such as Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing. Your wellbeing and financial security matter to us. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to grow your career and enjoy a great work-life balance. Apply by 27/02/2026 to join a supportive team that's committed to your development. Start your journey with us today! For more information and to view the full job description please click apply! If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.

Are you a passionate safety, health and environment professional ready to take your career to the next level? At UK Power Networks Services, we're seeking an experienced Lead Safety, Health and Environment Advisor to play a pivotal role in delivering robust safety culture and making a tangible impact across a broad portfolio of prestigious clients. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of 80,574, a company car (subject to criteria), a 3% bonus, and a suite of outstanding benefits including 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, private medical cover, occupational health support, generous pension contributions, and access to a host of discount and wellbeing schemes. The role requires a full-time office presence at one of our regional offices, including Stansted, Bury St Edmunds, London, or Ashford. Imagine leading a highly skilled team of SHE professionals, working collaboratively with senior stakeholders and clients across sectors such as aviation, rail, defence, utilities, and more. You'll be responsible for ensuring compliance with our integrated Health, Safety and Environmental Management system (ISO9001, 14001 and 45001), continually reviewing and enhancing our policies and procedures, and developing your team as new opportunities arise. With a payroll responsibility of around 500,000 and direct reports that will grow as our works expand, your leadership will help us continue our award-winning culture of safety and innovation. You'll thrive in this role if you have substantial experience as a SHE specialist, a degree or equivalent in a relevant field, recognised health and safety qualifications (such as NEBOSH), and strong people management skills. Ideally, you'll also have, or be working towards, institutional membership or certification, with a solid understanding of SHE in rail, defence, or the public sector. Join us and you'll not only shape policy and lead incident investigations, but also act as the key point of contact for our clients' executive teams and our own senior management. Your expertise will help us deliver energy solutions that optimise and integrate technology for improved performance and sustainability, all while protecting critical national infrastructure and delivering commercial benefits. If you're ready to take the next step in your SHE career and make a real difference, apply by 26/02/2026 and become part of the team powering the UK's future. To view the full job description please click apply to be directed to our careers page.

82096 - Lead Protection & Commissioning Engineer This Lead Protection & Commissioning Engineer will report to the Operations Manager and will work within Network Operations based in our Stratford, East London office. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team. You will attract a salary of 94,904 and a bonus of 3%. If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check Close Date: .08/03/2026 We also provide the following additional benefits 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays. Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products Discounted gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Job Purpose: The Role of the Lead Protection & Commissioning Engineer in the Capital Programme Operations Team is to manage the commissioning team of operatives whether UKPN staff or Contractors. The Lead Protection & Commissioning Engineer will manage all the Senior Protection & Commissioning and Commissioning Engineers with technical issues from the whole Capital Programme portfolio. You will ensure delivery of the APP and Connections portfolio. You will resolve all technical issues, operational queries, questions with commissioning plans, and liaison with other directorates for full compliance with UKPN Procedures. We are looking for an expertly operationally authorised person who can manage the commissioning team and develop the staff to this level. You will also be required to deputise for the Operations Manager when required. Dimensions Direct Line management responsibility for circa 8 - 12 PMSNF FTE lead, Commissioning, and agency staff. Liaison/coordination/cooperating with Programme/Project managers to deliver the regional APP/Connections portfolio of circa 150M per year. Full compliance with UKPN procedures for the commissioning team. Approval new multi-million-pound installations as fit for service. Investigate and reporting on mal operations/faults using highly complex computational equipment. Responsible for large numbers of operatives on site to ensure delivery of multi-million-pound projects. Operate the Network from an SAP perspective up to and including 132kV. Has a FAL of Band 4 Principal Accountabilities: Run and attend Commissioning panel meetings with external partners. Help develop Multiple Projects from Gate A to close out Gate D. Provide Engineering Safety, and Management leadership to a large group of Commissioning Engineers and contractors. Provide advice and report on any complex mal operations to suggest solutions to any company issues which are found during these investigations. Co-ordinate with the Commissioning team and other stakeholders to ensure resources are in place to deliver the portfolio of work. Manage the commissioning team to ensure the delivery of a portfolio of multiple multi-million-pound projects. Ensure the level of Engineering resource within the area is continuously improved. This includes actively developing staff by acting as a mentor and coach to assist in the team's authorisations development. Assess team members and authorising them at all voltage levels from LV to 132kV. Co-ordinate with the Construction team and other stakeholders to ensure resources are in place to deliver the project, providing Input on Quality and Deliverability. Ensure compliance with CDM and Safety Documentation where required for all staff. Have input to the programme/project managers to ensure contract resources, materials and services to ensure that programmes/projects are maintained and in place. Ensure that all staff complete their work to provide very high levels of Customer Service e.g. minimise CIs & CMLs, network risk, and customer complaints. Liaise with Asset management and network operations to input into the creatin of new standards and procedures. Ensure that work is available by liaising with Project managers and programme managers to utilise resources. Provide monthly achievement reports & forecasts to help help with the improved performance of the team. Nature and Scope: Communicate with designers and surveyors to support in the compositions of workable designs and meaningful reports. Assist in the design stage of the project by providing technical support to designers on buildability, standards, procedures, and help them to produce the Hazard Elimination and Management Checklist (HEML). Provide guidance and create solutions from an SAP/Commissioning and testing perspective for complex challenges for the team. Keep up to date with new relay and testing software to be of equipment onto the network. Able to check and apply settings to complex relays. Able to lead complex testing equipment to test and commission complex relay schemes. Able to commission Grid transformers, 132kV feeders, Synch schemes, Primary transformers, feeders, and all primary plant onto the network. Review all complex designs to ensure compliance with current procedures. Where these standards do not exist, to help create a new standard to resolve these issues. Manage a team of commissioning engineers whether UKPN staff or Agency. This will be on a portfolio of schemes like APP and Major Connections across multiple projects to ensure the delivery of all the proposed projects. Attend meeting with partners to ensure the delivery of complex customer and operationally driven projects and programmes to time and budget. Work with P6 Planners and Project Managers to produce schedule of works for the commissioning aspects of projects. Issue Safety documents following the DSRs, issue task instructions, and follow the putting people to work (PPTW) policy. Ensure the team raise TQ's, CE, and EWN issues that may affect project delivery and submit via Unifier. Ensure accurate As Built Information is relayed to Designers for Networks Records. Verify valid DSR Competence is held by the commissioning team, and these are kept up to date. Ensure the commissioning team can create, maintain, and review commissioning plans, commissioning switching programmes, Inspection and testing plans, test forms, and suitable Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS) and Safe System of work (SSOW) for each task requiring operational precautions. Qualifications: We ask that you have a sound background in Grid, Primary Substation, and Cable systems and experience of working in a project delivery environment. You will be asked to have an Electrical Engineering Bachelor's Degree or equivalent. Hold a full SAP status for all voltage levels. Have five years' Operational experience, or equivalent, as a primary/grid commissioning engineer and holds a full 132kV SAP status. Is a member of the IET and hold CEng status or working towards. Holds the Network Assessors safety management and switching operations up to 132kV to authorise individuals. Hold a NEBOSH safety General or Construction qualification. Completed the Power Systems Protection course. Has completed the IOSH incident investigations course. Holds full driving license. Demonstrate excellent communication skills. A working knowledge of the safety & environmental regulations relating to construction work in the industry. Must have experience of working with the CDM regulations and ISO9001 quality processes. Understand and application of UK Power Networks procedures. Needs to be able to rationalise conflicting points of view to reach an optimum solution. Candidates that don't meet all the criteria may be considered subject to necessary training and formal qualifications. If the candidate does not hold the relevant competencies, they may be placed on a lower Band with a development plan.