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.
  

• Managing and supporting the
  delivery of engineering projects from concept, design and procurement through
  to installation, commissioning, energisation and final handover.
  
• Coordinating project activities
  to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with client
  requirements, project specifications, industry standards and company
  procedures.
  
• Leading and supporting
  commissioning activities, including testing, energisation, client
  demonstrations, DNO witness testing and compliance with relevant engineering standards
  and recommendations.
  
• Coordinating multidisciplinary
  teams, subcontractors, suppliers, clients, ICPs, DNOs, CPOs and equipment
  manufacturers to ensure successful project delivery.
  
• Preparing, reviewing and ensuring
  adherence to job -specific RAMS, CDM requirements and company policies and
  procedures.
  
• Producing and reviewing technical
  specifications, drawings, commissioning documentation, project reports,
  handover packs and other engineering documentation.
  
• Preparing technical proposals,
  tender submissions and supporting documentation to assist with new business
  opportunities.
  
• Supporting 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 requirements,
  identifying technical risks, resolving engineering queries and escalating
  issues where required.
  
• Building and maintaining strong
  working relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, DNOs, ICPs, CPOs
  and other key stakeholders.
  
• Ensuring projects are delivered
  to a high standard of workmanship, technical compliance and customer
  satisfaction.
  

Requirements

• Degree in
  Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or related discipline. HNC/HND will also be
  considered with strong relevant experience.
  
• 5+ years’ experience in
  electrical distribution, power systems, grid connections or related engineering
  environment.
  
• Experience supporting or managing
  multiple engineering projects from design through to installation,
  commissioning and handover.
  
• Strong understanding of electrical
  distribution networks, grid connections and associated engineering standards.
  
• Experience working with
  clients, contractors, suppliers and external stakeholders in a project delivery
  environment.
  
• Ability to review technical
  information, resolve engineering queries and escalate risks where required.
  
• Self -motivated, proactive and able to work
  effectively without direct supervision.
  
• Strong communication skills, with the ability
  to engage confidently with clients, senior management and stakeholders.
  
• Ability to structure work effectively, maintain
  accurate records and support company certification through good governance and
  document control.
  
• Working knowledge of RAMS and CDM
  requirements.
  
• Full UK
  driving licence and willingness to travel for site visits, client meetings
  and project delivery activities.
  

• Experience working in a DNO,
  IDNO or ICP background.
  
• Experience with G100 export
  limitation systems and/or DNO compliance.
  
• Knowledge of smart grid
  control systems, energy monitoring, load control, generation controls, PLCs or
  automation.
  
• IOSH Working Safely or Managing Safely.
  
• Professional Registration is an advantage
  (IEng/CEng).
  

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

• £60,000 –
  £80,000 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
  
• On -site parking
  
• Structured training
  and development programme
  
  

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.