Control Engineer

Hunter Philips Executive Search; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Philips Executive Search is assisting a UK client to appoint a Control Engineer for HV/EHV networks up to 132kV. The role is hybrid with home-based work and required site/office attendance as needed.

You will apply strict safety rules, review switching schedules, monitor SCADA, coordinate fault responses and participate in an on-call rota. A full UK driving licence and AP/SAP level experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Electrical distribution, transmission or renewables background.
• HV/EHV operational experience at AP or SAP level.
• Strong knowledge of safety rules and Safe Systems of Work.

Responsibilities

• Controlling networks up to 132kV safely under Distribution Safety Rules.
• Reviewing switching schedules and safety documents, including PTWs, SFTs and LOAs.
• Monitoring SCADA, responding to alarms and coordinating fault response.
• Managing approval to energise new networks.
• Reviewing RAMS and maintaining operational diagrams and records.
• Coordinating cross-boundary activities with DNOs, transmission operators and customers, including RISSPs.
• Supporting incident management through the on-call rota.
• Carrying out remote-end SCADA commissioning.

Skills

Electrical distribution

Transmission networks

Renewables background

On-call experience

Job description

Control Engineer – HV/EHV Networks up to 132kV – Hybrid – Monday to Friday + On-Call Rota

Our client is searching for a Control Engineer to support its UK distribution networks.

Responsibilities:

• Controlling networks up to 132kV safely under Distribution Safety Rules.
• Reviewing and consenting switching schedules and safety documents, including PTWs, SFTs and LOAs.
• Monitoring SCADA, responding to alarms and coordinating fault response.
• Managing approval to energise new networks.
• Reviewing RAMS and maintaining operational diagrams and records.
• Coordinating cross-boundary activities with DNOs, transmission operators and customers, including RISSPs.
• Supporting incident management through the on-call rota.
• Carrying out remote-end SCADA commissioning.

Experience:

• Electrical distribution, transmission or renewables background.
• HV/EHV operational experience at AP or SAP level.
• Strong knowledge of safety rules and Safe Systems of Work.
• Understanding of the UK Distribution Code and Grid Code.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Full time, Monday to Friday.
• Home based, with site and office attendance as required.
• Participation in an on-call rota.