Electrical Engineer - Kearsley

National Grid; Radcliffe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid is seeking a future Senior Authorised Person with a hands-on engineering pathway. The initial 24-month training will combine on-site work and classroom learning to build safety authorisations.

After qualification, you will advance to the Senior Authorised Person (SAP) role, leading fitters and contractors on high-voltage substation projects, including risk assessments, method statements, toolbox talks, and safety-critical supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3/ONC in Electrical Engineering qualification.
• High Voltage experienced.
• 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.
• Must be able to commit to training courses at Eakring site and other sites with short stays away from home.
• Live within 45 mins of Kearsley, M26 1EL and have a Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of fitters and contractors on high voltage substation projects.
• Provide risk assessments and method statements; conduct toolbox talks.
• Manage, monitor and review safety critical works on site.
• Undertake site delivery activities as the appointed temporary works co-ordinator and principal contractor per CDM regs.
• Join standby rota for emergency call outs and provide availability.

Skills

High Voltage

Schematic drawings

Risk assessments

Method statements

Training attendance

Standby rota

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 pa
• 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).
• For more information on benefits click the link - Benefits | National Grid Careers

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.

If you’re passionate about engineering and ready to learn and build a meaningful future we want to hear from you.

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• Minimum NVQ Level 3/ONC in Electrical Engineering qualification.
• High Voltage experienced.
• 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 Kearsley, M26 1EL.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

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

Visa and relocation is not available for this position.