Operations Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment; Horley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy infrastructure company is seeking an Operations Engineer to join their Networks Technical Assurance team. This role involves conducting audits and maintenance visits, ensuring compliance with SHEQ standards, and supporting emergency incidents. Candidates should have strong knowledge of network operations, be familiar with relevant policies, and be flexible for UK travel. The position offers a salary of £40,000 - £50,000 plus travel expenses and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Travel Expenses

Excellent Benefits

Progression Opportunities

Training

Pension

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of network operations required.
• Familiarity with NERS, GIRS, and G81 policies is essential.
• Experience with SHEQ and site audits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits, inspections, and maintenance visits.
• Provide assurance to ICPs/UIPs on site.
• Support emergency incidents on a call-out rota.
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ standards.

Skills

Strong knowledge of network operations

Familiar with NERS, GIRS, and G81 policies

Experience with SHEQ and site audits

Organised

Customer-focused

Flexible to travel

Job description

Operations Engineer, Networks Technical Assurance, UK-Wide (with monthly travel to Horley), £40,000 - £50,000 + Travel Expenses + Excellent Benefits + Progression + Training + Pension

Are you looking to take the next step in your engineering career with a company at the forefront of utility network growth? Do you want a role that combines site-based assurance, regulatory compliance, and progression opportunities across the UK?

The company is a leading name within infrastructure and energy, with one of the most exciting areas of growth in final mile network asset adoption and operations. As part of their Networks Technical Assurance team, they are now looking for an Operations Engineer to play a key role in ensuring the integrity, safety, and resilience of their networks.

The Role:

• Conduct audits, inspections, and maintenance visits.
• Provide assurance to ICPs/UIPs on site.
• Support emergency incidents on a call-out rota.
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ standards.
• Travel UK-wide with monthly Horley visits.

The Person:

• Strong knowledge of network operations.
• Familiar with NERS, GIRS, and G81 policies.
• Experience with SHEQ and site audits.
• Organised, professional, and customer-focused.
• Flexible to travel and work independently.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.