Electrical Networks & Compliance Lead

ESP Utilities Group Ltd; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Utilities Group Ltd seeks an Electrical Network Manager to lead a team responsible for ensuring UK electrical networks (LV, HV, EHV) comply with standards and legislation. You will develop policy, procedures and technical standards, while overseeing Tier 2 assurance and risk management to maintain resilience and operational integrity.

The role involves managing budgets, stakeholder relationships, and leading responses to network emergencies, outages, and regulatory changes, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Regulatory and HSE frameworks relevant to electricity networks.
• Experience with UK distribution networks (LV, HV, EHV) and industry standards.
• Ability to analyse data and translate insights into policy and action.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Electrical Networks team to ensure compliance with ESPUG standards and legislation.
• Develop policy, procedures, and technical standards; provide Tier 2 assurance.
• Manage budgets and asset management activities for cost efficiency and quality.
• Input into strategic risk management and report on KPIs for safety, health and compliance.
• Lead on network emergencies and outages; coordinate with industry forums and regulators.
• Support ISO55001 accreditation and ensure ongoing compliance reporting.

Skills

Regulatory & HSE framework

UK electrical distribution networks

Industry standards knowledge

Data analytics

Continuous improvement

Cross-department collaboration

Verbal & written communications

Teamwork

Job description

ESP Utilities Group Ltd seeks an Electrical Network Manager to lead a team responsible for ensuring UK electrical networks (LV, HV, EHV) comply with standards and legislation. You will develop policy, procedures and technical standards, while overseeing Tier 2 assurance and risk management to maintain resilience and operational integrity.

The role involves managing budgets, stakeholder relationships, and leading responses to network emergencies, outages, and regulatory changes, with a focus on