Substation Engineer

natgridProd

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Start your engineering journey with us and grow into a future Senior Authorised Person. Our engineers are at the heart of what we do, at National Grid we work towards the highest standards. This is more than just a job, it’s a long-term career path with continued support, hands on learning, and a team of experienced engineers who’ll have your back every step of the way! At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as a Substation Engineer and find your superpower. National Grid is hiring a Substation Engineer - This role will be based around the Gloucestershire area. (Important for you to be within 45mins travel distance to Gloucester) No sponsorship is offered for this position. This role initially is all about the training to start with, although we do require you to have practical engineering skills as per the requirements. You’ll join one of our local regional teams, where you will spend the first 18 – 24 months on a training programme gaining experience on-site and, in the classroom, (with short stays away from home) building your skill base and safety authorisations needed to take the next big step. Once you are qualified this is when things change. You will move into the Senior Authorised Person (SAP) role with an increase in base salary to £57,163 pa. As a Substation Engineer SAP you’ll lead teams of fitters and contractors on high voltage substation projects ensuring they are set to work in the correct manner, including the provision of risk assessments and method statements, and that toolbox talks take place. Managing, monitoring and reviewing progress on safety critical works. Undertake site delivery activities of projects as the appointed temporary works co-ordinator and principal contractor as defined in CDM regs, and helping keep the UK’s electricity network running smoothly. You’ll also join a standby rota for emergency call outs – earning additional payments for your expertise and availability. If you’re passionate about engineering and ready to learn and build a meaningful future we want to hear from you.

Requirements

• Minimum NVQ Level 3/ONC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification
• Practical industrial engineering skills – installations, breakdown, repair and maintenance of equipment
• Ability to read schematic electrical drawings
• Ability to produce risk assessments and method statements
• Ability to use test equipment and interpret maintenance results
• Ability to commit and attend training courses at our Eakring site in Nottinghamshire and other sites which will require short stays away from home to complete your training
• Availability for standby rota providing reactive call outs for emergencies
• Live within 45 mins of Gloucester
• Full UK driving licence

Nice To Haves

• Substation experience
• Supervisory experience
• NEBOSH

Responsibilities

• Spend the first 18 – 24 months on a training programme gaining experience on-site and in the classroom
• Build skill base and safety authorisations needed to take the next big step
• Lead teams of fitters and contractors on high voltage substation projects (as Senior Authorised Person)
• Ensure teams are set to work in the correct manner, including the provision of risk assessments and method statements, and that toolbox talks take place (as Senior Authorised Person)
• Manage, monitor and review progress on safety critical works (as Senior Authorised Person)
• Undertake site delivery activities of projects as the appointed temporary works co-ordinator and principal contractor as defined in CDM regs (as Senior Authorised Person)
• Help keep the UK’s electricity network running smoothly (as Senior Authorised Person)
• Join a standby rota for emergency call outs (as Senior Authorised Person)

Benefits

• Starting salary £47,442 to £49,000 pa - whilst you are in training
• Increase in base salary to £57,163 pa once qualified as Senior Authorised Person (SAP)
• 26 Days leave plus 8 statutory days
• Excellent contribution pension scheme – max total 18%
• Paid overtime
• Standby allowance + call out fee
• Bonus (2025 up to 4%)
• Company car (Full Electric or Hybrid)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees