NG BP141 Engineer - Flexible Contract

AtkinsRéalis; Fox Hollies; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in England is seeking an experienced engineering professional to lead and execute projects under National Grid authorisations. This role requires strong understanding of safety protocols and excellent communication skills to ensure timely delivery of works. Ideal candidates have a valid BP141 authorisation and experience in multidisciplinary environments, emphasizing safety and quality in their work.

Benefits

Flexible working policies

Collaborative environment

Diversity and inclusion programs

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in commissioning roles.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Flexibility to work across different locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead works under National Grid BP141 authorisations.
• Coordinate and deliver testing across relevant disciplines.
• Review and validate technical documentation.

Skills

Valid BP141 authorisation

Understanding of National Grid safety rules

Ability to interpret technical drawings

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and solution-focused mindset

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute works under National Grid BP141 authorisations, ensuring full compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Coordinate and deliver testing and commissioning activities across Protection & Control, HV Plant, Civils, and other relevant disciplines.
• Interface with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure timely and safe delivery of works.
• Review and validate technical documentation, commissioning plans, and test results.
• Maintain accurate records of site activities, authorisations, and safety documentation.
• Champion a culture of safety, integrity, and continuous improvement across all engineering activities.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Valid BP141 authorisation, or demonstrable experience working towards authorisation in any of the disciplines: Commissioning Officer, Protection & Control, HV Plant, or Civil Engineering.
• Strong understanding of National Grid safety rules, operational procedures, and site protocols.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical drawings, schematics, and commissioning documentation.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in engineering delivery.
• Flexibility to work across different locations and project types, with a proactive and solution-focused mindset.

About AtkinsRéalis – Our People & Culture

You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We’re proud to say it’s thanks to our people’s diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. When you join us, you’ll be part of a genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone’s voice is valued and treated equally.

We’re passionate about what we do, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. This is a great place to be, with flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life. AtkinsRéalis is at the heart of challenges in the energy industry. In our Power Grids team we are growing our capability, particularly in substation detailed design and design assurance.

Disciplines: Commissioning Officer | Protection & Control | HV Plant | Civils. Contract Types: Full-Time | Part-Time | Contract Roles. Location: flexible, with core offices in Epsom, Birmingham, Leeds.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We’re ranked as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies and a Times Top 50 employer for women. Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches, and data to help clients deliver essential projects. We’re committed to engineering better for people and the planet, including the Engineering Net-Zero programme and community initiatives. We value diversity and inclusion and support networks and programs for under-represented groups, veterans, and professionals returning after career breaks.

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We believe world-class talent thrives when it reflects these differences.