Assistant Project Engineer

Networks Services Limited; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

Enhanced pension contributions

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Networks Services Limited is expanding its UK presence with an Assistant Project Engineer role. You will help deliver engineering projects from concept through to installation, energisation and handover, coordinating activities to meet client requirements and standards.

The role involves assisting with commissioning, site demonstrations and compliance tasks while working with a team of engineers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to engage professionally with colleagues, clients and suppliers.
• Ability to read and interpret technical information and drawings with guidance.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical knowledge on the job.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail with accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of engineering projects from concept to handover.
• Coordinate project activities to ensure safe, efficient delivery per specs and standards.
• Assist commissioning activities, testing, demonstrations and compliance checks.
• Collaborate with engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, clients and equipment manufacturers.
• Prepare and adhere to RAMS, CDM and company procedures.
• Produce and review technical documentation and project reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading technical drawings

Self-motivated

Organisational skills

Education

Level 4 Electrical/Electronic Engineering qualification

Tools

RAMS & CDM knowledge

Job description

About us

We are a specialist provider of support services to distribution network operators, developers and industrial energy users making the transition to net zero by electrifying heat, transport and industry.

Job Description

UK Networks Services (UKNS) is an engineering company at the forefront of the UK’s transition to a smarter, more flexible electricity system. Our work spans two core areas: Technical grid consulting – advising on complex grid connections, regulatory strategy, and power system planning for some of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects. Smart grid control systems – designing and deploying advanced automation, monitoring, and control solutions that enable customers to connect, manage and optimise energy assets across large, distributed networks.

The Assistant Project Engineer role will work across both areas of the business, supporting the successful integration and deployment of our systems in line with client requirements, company policies and relevant industry standards. The ideal candidate for this role will be someone who has gained hands‑on experience in the industry as an industrial electrician, cable jointer, fitter or similar technical role. It would also be suitable for candidates who have developed technical knowledge as an engineering assistant, trainee engineer or project support engineer and are looking to progress into a project engineering role.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the delivery of engineering projects from concept, design and procurement through to installation, commissioning, energisation and final handover.


• Assisting with the coordinating project activities to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with client requirements, project specifications, industry standards and company procedures.


• Supporting commissioning activities, including testing, energisation, client demonstrations, DNO witness testing and compliance with relevant engineering standards and recommendations.


• Working with project engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, clients, ICPs, DNOs, CPOs and equipment manufacturers to support successful project delivery.


• Assisting with the preparation, review and adherence to job‑specific RAMS, CDM requirements and company policies and procedures.


• Supporting the production and review of technical specifications, drawings, commissioning documentation, project reports, handover packs and other engineering documentation.


• Support the preparation of technical proposals, tender submissions and supporting documentation to assist with new business opportunities.


• Assisting with the research, development and deployment of innovative Smart Technology solutions, including systems for energy monitoring, load control, generation control and grid connection compliance.


• Reviewing project information, identifying technical queries, supporting risk identification and escalating issues where required.


• Maintaining accurate project records, action trackers, site notes and documentation to support good governance and company certification.


• Building effective working relationships with colleagues, clients, contractors, suppliers and other project stakeholders.


• Supporting the delivery of projects to a high standard of workmanship, technical compliance and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Minimum Level 4 qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or related discipline. Candidates working towards a relevant qualification will also be considered.


• 4+ years’ experience or exposure to electrical engineering, electrical installation, control panels, power systems, utilities, construction, manufacturing or a related technical environment.


• Basic understanding of electrical principles, electrical safety and the importance of working to drawings, specifications and procedures.


• Ability to read and interpret technical information, with support and guidance where required.


• Willingness to learn, ask questions and develop technical knowledge through on-the-job experience and training.


• Self‑motivated, proactive and able to manage tasks with guidance from project engineers and senior colleagues.


• Good communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with colleagues, clients, contractors and suppliers.


• Good organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and project documentation.


• Basic awareness of health and safety requirements, RAMS, CDM principles and company procedures, or a willingness to develop this knowledge.


• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site visits, client meetings and project delivery activities.


• To be eligible for this job you must have the right to work in the UK, we currently do not sponsor applications for employment visa status.

Desirable Experience

• Working in, or exposure to, a DNO, IDNO or ICP or electrical installation background.


• IOSH Working Safely or Managing Safely.

Benefits

• £40,000 – £60,000 salary depending on experience


• Company Bonus scheme


• Enhanced employers pension contributions


• Death in Service benefit policy


• Salary sacrifice schemes (Bike2work, Electric Vehicles)


• 25 Days of annual leave plus local bank holidays


• Paid volunteering days for local clubs or charities


• £300 available for sponsorship allowance for a local club or charity


• Professional registration fees paid annually


• Employee discount portal


• Employee Assistance Programme (GP, counselling, financial & legal advice)


• On‑site parking


• Training & Development Support towards IEng/CEng

Equal Opportunity

UKNS values diversity in the workplace and is a fair and equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an equal and inclusive working environment, with the aim that our employees will be truly representative of all sections of society and that each person feels respected and able to perform at their best.