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.