Utilities Network Engineer

Clearwater People Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities organisation is seeking a Utilities Networks Engineer to ensure compliance with NERS and GIRS regulations across networks. This field-based position involves auditing and advising substations throughout the UK, with responsibilities including site inspections and emergency incident support. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of network operations and SHEQ protocols. This role offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to contribute to compliance and operational success.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of on-site network operations and associated activities.
• Knowledge of NERS and GIRS requirements.
• Understanding of DNO and IDNO G81 policy requirements.
• Demonstrate adherence to SHEQ protocols.

Responsibilities

• Support partner ICPs and UIPs on site to ensure networks are built to required standards.
• Schedule and undertake ongoing inspections and maintenance visits.
• Provide rapid support during emergency incidents and ensure safety compliance.
• Liaise with the SHEQ manager to maintain compliance.

Skills

On-site network operations

NERS and GIRS knowledge

Safety Health Environment Quality (SHEQ) adherence

Administrative skills

Computer systems use

Job description

Our client, a leading utilities organisation, is currently recruiting for a Utilities Networks Engineer to join their growing team. The Utilities Networks Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the adoption of networks are meeting NERS & GIRS compliance regulation requirements.

The Utilities Networks Engineer will be field based, auditing and offering advice to substations across the UK, to ensure networks are being built or adopted from ICPs & UIPs to the required standards.

Key Responsibilities for the Utilities Networks Engineer

• Support partner ICPs and UIPs on site to ensure networks are being built to the required standard, advice is on hand and appropriate level of network control is applied through WIP audits.
• Schedule and undertake ongoing inspections and maintenance visits across our live IDNO and IGT portfolio to ensure ongoing assurance,
• Be available on a rotational on-call basis to provide rapid support during emergency incidents, ensuring timely resolution and safety compliance,
• Provide onsite support to our emergency providers following the identification of a fault,
• Ensure SHEQ compliance is maintained onsite, liaising with the SHEQ manager

Key Experience for the Utilities Networks Engineer

• Strong understanding of on-site network operations and associated activities,
• Knowledge of NERS and GIRS requirements,
• Understanding of DNO and IDNO G81 policy requirements,
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of and adherence to standard Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) protocols,
• Strong administrative and organisational skills,
• Confident and accurate use of departmental computer systems/databases.

Please apply as directed!