Electrical Engineer - HV Substations

National Grid; Bangor; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus

Overtime payments

Standby allowance

Job summary

National Grid is recruiting for an engineering pathway that starts with a 24-month training programme on-site and in classroom, progressing to a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) role with a £5,000 SAP allowance. As Substation Engineer SAP, you will lead teams on high voltage projects, conduct risk assessments, and coordinate safety practices, including toolbox talks and site deliveries.

Applicants should hold a NVQ Level 3/ONC in Electrical Engineering, read schematics, use test equipment, and

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3/ONC in Electrical Engineering.
• Practical industrial engineering experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Experience producing risk assessments and method statements.
• Willingness to attend training at Eakring site and other locations.
• Live within 45 minutes of Pentir, LL57 4DY.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of fitters and contractors on high voltage substation projects.
• Ensure safe working practices with risk assessments and method statements.
• Deliver on-site and classroom training during the initial 24-month programme.
• Provide standby availability for emergencies and site delivery coordination.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Electrical schematics

Risk assessments

Maintenance results

Education

NVQ Level 3/ONC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Start your engineering journey with us and grow into a future Senior Authorised Person

Our engineers are at the heart of what we do, at National Grid we work towards the highest standards. This is more than just a job, it’s a long-term career path with continued support, hands on learning, and a team of experienced engineers who’ll have your back every step of the way!

Pay and Benefits

• Starting salary up to £49,625 - £57,000 pa depending on experience
• 37 Hours per week Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm (Days only).
• 26 Days leave plus 8 statutory, Contribution pension - Employee up to 6% Company up to 12% Total 18%.
• Paid overtime, standby allowance + call out fees + Bonus (2026 - 4%)
• Job requirement Company car (Full Electric or Hybrid).

Role overview

This role initially is all about the training to start with, although we do require you to have practical engineering skills as per the requirements. You’ll join one of our local regional teams, where you will spend the first circa 24 months on a training programme gaining experience on-site and, in the classroom, (with short stays away from home) building your skill base and safety authorisations needed to take the next big step.

Once you are qualified this is when things change. You will move into the Senior Authorised Person (SAP) role with an increase in base salary and receive a SAP Allowance of £5,000 pa. As a Substation Engineer SAP, you’ll lead teams of fitters and contractors on high voltage substation projects ensuring they are set to work in the correct manner, including the provision of risk assessments and method statements, and that toolbox talks take place. Managing, monitoring and reviewing progress on safety critical works. Undertake site delivery activities of projects as the appointed temporary works co-ordinator and principal contractor as defined in CDM regs, and helping keep the UK’s electricity network running smoothly. You’ll also join a standby rota for emergency call outs - earning additional payments for your expertise and availability.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Minimum NVQ Level 3/ONC in Electrical Engineering qualification.
• You have practical industrial engineering skills - installations, breakdown, repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Ability to read schematic electrical drawings, produce risk assessments and method statements.
• Ability to use test equipment and interpret maintenance results.
• You must be able to commit and attend training courses at our Eakring site in Nottinghamshire and other sites which will require short stays away from home to complete your training.
• You will be available for standby rota providing reactive call outs for emergencies, due to this you will live within 45 mins of Pentir, LL57 4DY.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Substation experience, high voltage experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• NEBOSH, IOSH.

Visa and relocation is not available for this position.