Assistant Project Engineer

UK Networks Services (UKNS) is an engineering company at
the forefront of the UK’s transition to a smarter, more flexible electricity
system. Our work spans two core areas:

• Technical grid consulting – advising on complex
  grid connections, regulatory strategy, and power system planning for some of
  the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects.
  
• Smart grid control systems – designing and
  deploying advanced automation, monitoring, and control solutions that enable
  customers to connect, manage and optimise energy assets across large,
  distributed networks.
  

The ideal candidate for this role will be someone who has
gained hands-on experience in the industry as an industrial electrician, cable
jointer, fitter or similar technical role. It would also be suitable for
candidates who have developed technical knowledge as an engineering assistant,
trainee engineer or project support engineer and are looking to progress into a
project engineering role.

• Supporting the delivery of
  engineering projects from concept, design and procurement through to
  installation, commissioning, energisation and final handover.
  
• Assisting with the coordinating
  project activities to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in
  accordance with client requirements, project specifications, industry standards
  and company procedures.
  
• Supporting commissioning
  activities, including testing, energisation, client demonstrations, DNO witness
  testing and compliance with relevant engineering standards and recommendations.
  
• Working with project engineers,
  subcontractors, suppliers, clients, ICPs, DNOs, CPOs and equipment
  manufacturers to support successful project delivery.
  
• Assisting with the preparation,
  review and adherence to job-specific RAMS, CDM requirements and company
  policies and procedures.
  
• Supporting the production and
  review of technical specifications, drawings, commissioning documentation,
  project reports, handover packs and other engineering documentation.
  
• Support the preparation of
  technical proposals, tender submissions and supporting documentation to assist
  with new business opportunities.
  
• Assisting with the research,
  development and deployment of innovative Smart Technology solutions, including
  systems for energy monitoring, load control, generation control and grid
  connection compliance.
  
• Reviewing project information,
  identifying technical queries, supporting risk identification and escalating
  issues where required.
  
• Maintaining accurate project
  records, action trackers, site notes and documentation to support good
  governance and company certification.
  
• Building effective working
  relationships with colleagues, clients, contractors, suppliers and other
  project stakeholders.
  
• Supporting the delivery of
  projects to a high standard of workmanship, technical compliance and customer
  satisfaction.
  

Requirements

• Minimum Level 4 qualification
  in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or related discipline. Candidates working
  towards a relevant qualification will also be considered.
  
• 4+ years’ experience or
  exposure to electrical engineering, electrical installation, control panels,
  power systems, utilities, construction, manufacturing or a related technical
  environment.
  
• Basic understanding of
  electrical principles, electrical safety and the importance of working to
  drawings, specifications and procedures.
  
• Ability to read and interpret
  technical information, with support and guidance where required.
  
• Willingness to learn, ask
  questions and develop technical knowledge through on-the-job experience and
  training.
  
• Self-motivated, proactive and
  able to manage tasks with guidance from project engineers and senior
  colleagues.
  
• Good communication skills,
  with the ability to engage professionally with colleagues, clients, contractors
  and suppliers.
  
• Good organisational skills,
  attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and project
  documentation.
  
• Basic awareness of health and
  safety requirements, RAMS, CDM principles and company procedures, or a
  willingness to develop this knowledge.
  
• Full UK
  driving licence and willingness to travel for site visits, client meetings
  and project delivery activities.
  

• Experience working in, or exposure to, a DNO,
  IDNO or ICP or electrical installation background. 
  
• IOSH Working Safely or Managing Safely.
  

Please note this role will require some business
travel within the UK for client meetings, site visits and the management of on-site
activities, where of course all costs (travel, accommodation subsistence) are
paid.

Benefits

• £40,000 –
  £60,000 salary depending on experience 
  
• Company Bonus scheme
  
• Enhanced employers
  pension contributions
  
• Death in Service
  benefit policy
  
• Salary sacrifice
  schemes (Bike2work, Electric Vehicles)
  
• 25 Days of annual
  leave plus local bank holidays
  
• Paid volunteering
  days for local clubs or charities
  
• £300 available for
  sponsorship allowance for a local club or charity
  
• Professional
  registration fees paid annually
  
• Employee discount portal
  
• Employee Assistance Programme (GP, counselling, financial & legal advice) 
  
• On-site parking
  
• Training & Development
  
• Support towards IEng/CEng
  
  

Note: To be eligible
for this job you must have the right to work in the UK, we
currently do not sponsor applications for employment visa
status.