Operational Engineer

82180 - Operational Engineer

This Operational Engineer will report to the Lead Operational Engineer and will work within UK Power Networks Services Projects East based in our Bury St Edmunds office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £65,241 plus car and a bonus of 3%.

If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check.

Close Date: 17/03/2026

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
• Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid.
• Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%).
• Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan.
• Tax efficient benefits:
  Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes.
• Occupational Health support.
• Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

You will work with and support the Client Delivery Manager and Lead Operational Engineer in the delivery of our goals and Clients requirements. Work with other Engineers, Technicians, Apprentices and Contractors to undertake and complete the construction or maintenance activities in a safe and efficient manner whilst minimising disruption to our clients electricity supplies.

You will ensure delivery of Client-focused Capital Construction projects and maintenance plans as directed by the Lead Operational Engineer. You will oversee the management of substation and cabling construction and maintenance works on designated Client private and DNO networks Infrastructure. You will work with team members to ensure safety management is maintained throughout all activities during the delivery of the engineering tasks following the UK Power Networks Services Stay Safe initiative.

• Deliver the Construction and Maintenance programmes for the UK Power Networks Services owned assets operating at voltages through the range 11/33kV to 400V.
• Work with the Lead Operational Engineer to ensure that all programmes of work are delivered to time and budget following contractual commitments to time, cost and quality.
• Work with Technicians, Jointers and Apprentices to ensure the delivery of all engineering activities.
• Help manage budgets relating to the construction and maintenance delivery and meet ongoing goals.
• As a team member work to ensure that UK Power Networks Services goals are achieved especially in Staff and Client satisfaction.
• Follow Client and UK Power Networks Services Operations and Procedures.
• Operate HV and LV Distribution Protection Systems.
• Testing and Commissioning of HV and LV Distribution System. Private and DNO.
• Ensure compliance with CDM and UK Power Networks Services Health and Safety policies.
• Develop site specific HS&E procedures.
• Compliance with UK Power Networks Services quality policies.
• Operate and update Asset database in respect of project activities.
• Responsible for both reactive and planned maintenance activities.
• Perform fault investigation and repairs.
• Modify equipment and drawings to ensure the efficient operation of the substations.
• Ensure the compliance with the distribution safety rules during all activities.
• Oversee all contractors/staff working on site.
• Ensure that staff and contractors are aware of all safety and environmental issues and adopt safe working practices concerning projects carried out under your guidance.
• Collate, approve, finalise and red line project as built drawings.
• Undertake additional activities determined by the job level and competency.
• Must be willing to travel across all of UKPN footprint.

You will work with the Client Delivery Manager, Lead Operational Engineers, other team members, and managers. As a team player, you will work within a pressurised environment, focusing on the delivery of construction and maintenance works to time and quality, and to our client's satisfaction.

• Co‑ordinate daily construction and maintenance activities with Client / Principal Contractor's ensuring programmes are met.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers and raise Purchase Order request with Finance & Governance…