⚡ Operational Engineer - UK Power Networks Services (Manchester)
💷 £80,574 + 3% Bonus and Van | 📝 Permanent | ⏳ Apply by: 17 March 2026
UK Power Networks Services is looking for a skilled Operational Engineer to help deliver essential construction, maintenance and fault‑response activities across our high‑voltage networks (400V-33kV). If you thrive in fast‑paced environments, enjoy problem‑solving, and want to play a vital role in keeping critical infrastructure running safely and reliably - this could be your next career move.
🔧 What you'll be doing
- Deliver construction, maintenance and fault activities across UKPN Services and client assets
- Lead and coordinate day‑to‑day engineering works with Technicians, Fitters, Apprentices and Contractors
- Represent UKPN Services at client and contractor meetings
- Oversee substation and cabling projects, ensuring high standards of safety and compliance
- Manage commissioning, testing, protection systems, and asset updates
- Support planning, procurement, change management and continuous improvement initiatives
🎯 What you'll bring
- Minimum 11kV Senior Authorised Person (33kV desirable)
- HNC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent/work‑in‑progress)
- Strong experience across 400V-33kV distribution systems
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and work across varied site environments
- Excellent planning, analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Full, clean UK driving licence
⭐ Nice‑to‑haves
- IOSH / NEBOSH
- Knowledge of CDM regulations
- Understanding of UK Power Networks Services and client requirements
🎁 Benefits
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Reservist leave (18 paid + 22 unpaid)
- Pension - up to 10% employer contribution
- Tenancy & season‑ticket loans
- Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, Green Car Leasing
- Employee Assistance Programme & Occupational Health
- Retail discounts, gym membership & more
If you're a proactive engineer who enjoys variety, responsibility and working with a passionate team across multiple sites, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help power the infrastructure that keeps the UK moving. ⚡
