This Operational Engineer will report to the Lead Operational Engineer and will work within UKPN Services based in our West Sussex (Gatwick Airport) office. You will be a permanent employee.
You will attract a salary of £76,229 and a bonus of 3%
If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check
Close Date: 02/01/2025
We also provide the following additional benefits:
* Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
* Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
* Season ticket loan
* Occupational Health support
* Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.
* Discounted access to sports and social clubs
* Employee Assistance Programme.
Job Purpose
* Deliver the engineering activities within the Project team, including New Build construction, Asset Replacement (NAMP), and Fault response on a standby basis.
* Deputise for the Lead Operational Engineer / Project Manager including attendance at Client and Contractor meetings.
* Work with and support the Project Managers, Lead Operational Engineer, and other members of the Region's delivery team to ensure safe and efficient delivery of works.
* Maintain standards of safety management throughout all activities during the delivery of engineering tasks.
Principal Accountabilities
* Delivery of the Construction and Maintenance programmes for UK Power Networks Services owned assets operating at voltages from 400V to 33kV.
* Work with the Lead Operational Engineer / Project Managers to ensure all programmes of work are delivered to time and budget.
* Lead works execution and represent UKPN Services during client liaison at multiple sites.
* Work with Technicians, Fitters, and Apprentices to ensure the delivery of engineering activities.
* Help manage budgets relating to construction and NAMP delivery.
* Ensure compliance with Client and UK Power Networks Services Operations and Procedures.
* Operate HV and LV Distribution Protection Systems.
* Test and Commission HV and LV Distribution System.
* Maintain Control and Protection Systems.
* Develop site-specific Health, Safety & Environmental procedures.
* Supervise all contractors/staff working on site.
* Undertake additional activities commensurate with the job level and competency.
Main Duties
* Co-ordinate daily construction activities with Client / Principal Contractor to ensure programmes are met.
* Obtain quotations from suppliers and raise Purchase Order requests.
* Provide technical support as part of the Regional team.
* Identify potential project risks/opportunities.
* Participate in a standby rota and work additional hours as needed.
* Assist the Lead Operational Engineer in the development of ongoing NAMP.
* Represent UKPN Services at meetings with clients and contractors.
* Manage compliance with all H&S procedures during engineering activities.
Qualifications
* Minimum 11kV Senior Authorised Person, with 33kV authorisation (for UD grade).
* Experience in distribution systems from 400V to 33kV.
* Security clearance for Client infrastructure access.
* Medical & Drugs and Alcohol screening.
* Working knowledge of distribution HV Systems.
* Knowledge of Building Services Systems.
* Read drawings and understand content.
* Hold a clean, full driving licence.
* Use Microsoft Office suite and other bespoke software packages.
* Relevant Safety Qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees and others affected by their work. Employees must understand health and safety risks involved in their work activities and apply necessary controls.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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