Assistant Project Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus scheme

Enhanced employer pension

Death in Service benefit

Salary sacrifice schemes (Bike2work, E

25 Days annual leave

Job summary

UK Networks Services (UKNS) is an engineering company focused on helping the UK transition to a smarter electricity system. The Assistant Project Engineer will support projects from concept to handover, coordinating activities and ensuring safety and compliance across the board.

The role suits someone with hands-on electrical industry experience or engineering support background, looking to progress into project engineering. Travel within the UK will be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
• 4+ years’ experience or exposure to electrical engineering, electrical installation, control panels, power systems, utilities, construction or related technical environment.
• Basic understanding of electrical principles, electrical safety and working to drawings, specifications and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical information with guidance.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical knowledge on the job.
• Self-motivated and able to manage tasks with guidance from engineers and senior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of engineering projects from concept through to installation, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate project activities to ensure safe, efficient delivery per client requirements and standards.
• Assist with commissioning, testing, energisation and client demonstrations.
• Collaborate with project engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, clients and regulators to support project delivery.
• Prepare and review RAMS, CDM requirements and company procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading technical drawings

Organisation

Education

Level 4 qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

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.

RequirementsEssential Qualifications & Certifications

• Minimum Level4 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 licenceand willingness to travel for site visits, client meetings and project delivery activities.

Desirable

• Experience working in, or exposure to, a DNO, IDNO or ICP or electrical installation background.
• IOSH Working Safely or Managing Safely.

Please note this role will require some business travel within the UK for client meetings, site visits and the management of on-site activities, where of course all costs (travel, accommodation subsistence) are paid.

BenefitsWhat’s in it for you

• £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
• Note: 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.

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 his best