Project Engineer SAP

UK Power Networks; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to deliver high-quality projects in the defence sector. You will oversee electrical infrastructure works and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess an HNC in Electrical Engineering, be a Senior Authorised Person for up to 33kV, and have a strong customer focus. This role includes a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to work across various locations.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Personal Pension Plan

Discounted gym membership

Reservist Leave

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Senior Authorised Person for up to 33kV.
• Experience in distribution systems from 400V to 33kV.
• Ability to achieve full Ministry of Defence Security Clearance.
• Full driving licence is required.
• Proficiency in managing multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver construction, maintenance and fault works to time and quality.
• Produce Risk Assessments and Method Statements for safe project delivery.
• Manage contractors carrying out high and low voltage maintenance.
• Ensure safety management throughout all areas.

Skills

Technical competence

Teamworking

Customer focus

Problem identification

Initiative

Education

HNC Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

Job Overview

81286 - Project Engineer (Senior Authorised Person). This Project Engineer (Senior Authorised Person) will report to the Lead Field Engineer and will work within UK Power Networks Services based in our Hampshire or Wiltshire office. You will be a permanent employee.

Salary: £80,574 plus car; bonus of 3%.

Close Date: 07/10/2025.

Medical and DBS reference check may be required if you are successful.

Job Purpose

Deliver projects in the UK defence sector for all high profile clients. The role includes capital programme and NAMP projects in addition to electrical infrastructure works generated from the long-term operation and maintenance of 33kV/11kV/400V private network contracts. Although the core clients are based in and around Hampshire and Wiltshire you may also work on other similar projects across the UK Power Networks Services portfolio. We seek an experienced 33kV Operational Project Engineer to provide 33kV engineering support for specific critical 33kV activities including standby and emergency cover for electrical distribution equipment and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety management throughout all areas.
• Deliver construction, maintenance and fault works to time, cost and quality.
• Ensure compliance with all procedures and work to a high standard of quality.
• Plan daily activities, coordinate and manage resources efficiently.
• Collaborate with HV/LV control – submit HV/LV switching schedules and manage HV/LV network operations per distribution safety rules and procedures.
• Provide technical support to field staff.
• Produce Risk Assessments and Method Statements for safe project delivery.
• Complete quality assurance checks of works and rectify quality issues.
• Collaborate with and manage relationships with customers to meet their expectations where possible.
• Be prepared to assist other sections during organisational changes or system emergencies as required by experience.
• Complete out-of-hours safety/emergency response (Standby).
• Manage contractors, carrying out high and low voltage maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• Senior Authorised Person as defined by the Distribution Safety Rules – up to and including 33kV.
• HNC Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in distribution systems from 400V to 33kV.
• High level of customer focus; adds value to the customer and ensures project delivery to expectations.
• Teamworking and ability to integrate into a team.
• Ability to achieve full Ministry of Defence Security Clearance.
• Ability to identify problems, understand issues and investigate alternatives.
• Full driving licence.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision to manage and prioritise a varied workload and communicate with all levels.
• Experience working as part of a small team on high-profile projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, MS Project and other software packages.
• Understanding of Health and Safety and Environmental Legislation, CDM standards and safe working focus.
• Initiative to develop the business to agreed goals.
• Candidates working towards full SAP status may be considered at a lower salary scale with an agreed progression plan.

Measures of Success

Success will be measured by the Project Engineer's understanding and management in these areas:

• Technical competence
• Adherence to internal and external safety and quality systems
• Project management
• Resource management

Personal Characteristics

• Team player within a dedicated project management and support team.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to challenge the status quo and drive improvements.

Health & Safety

• Commitment to the General Safety Policy, Zero Harm and related safety programmes; monitor safety performance and compliance with safety systems.
• Familiarity with relevant safety legislation (Health & Safety at Work Act, Fire Precautions Act) and compliance with statutory requirements; ensure services meet safety and legal requirements.

Equal Opportunity We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Contact If you have any queries regarding this vacancy or your application, please contact [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.

Additional benefits include: Reservist Leave, Personal Pension Plan with employee and company contributions, private medical cover, tenancy loan/deposit scheme, season ticket loan, cycle to work, home and tech, green car leasing schemes, occupational health support, Switched On discounts, discounted gym membership, and an Employee Assistance Programme.