Lead Engineer, Environmental Engineer

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- Lead Engineer

This Lead Engineer will report to the EPN Operations Manager and will work within the Capital Programme - Investment Delivery based in our Colchester office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £89,786 + car/allowance and a bonus of 3%.

Close Date : 27 / 01 / 2026

• 25 days annual Leave plus bank holidays
• 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
• 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

As the Lead Engineer you will lead a team of 3 to 4 Engineers that help to deliver major projects in CPP and will be responsible for planning and organising technical resources across the EPN Operations team to ensure project requirements are met. You will also assist with operational activities.

You will manage the coordination and performance of several project and commissioning engineers carrying out APP and Major Connection projects. This will ensure works are carried out to time, cost and quality standards, having overview responsibility for delivery of projects with close liaison with Programme / Portfolio Managers, Alliance Partners, Outage Planning, Infrastructure Planning, Connections and Networks Operations Area Managers.

Provide engineering, safety and management leadership to a group of project and commissioning engineers working across all operational disciplines.

Plan resource allocations to ensure project requirements are met.

Ensure the level of engineering within the portfolio is improved and that engineers are developed.

Collaborate with stakeholders in prioritising the critical capital workload to be delivered within the LPN footprint, ensuring that it is completed promptly.

Ensure that a high standard of safety management prevails throughout all responsibilities and that safety performance is maintained within the parameters defined by the Executive.

Ensure staff comply with company procedures and complete work to the required standards.

Coordinate with the resource planning manager to schedule all planned work so that it is delivered safely, promptly and cost efficiently.

Coordinate with commissioning engineers and programme / portfolio managers to ensure the most efficient resources are available for planned project work.

Liaise on matters of operational, plant and cable policy with Asset Management experts to ensure the right balance is maintained between safety, cost, quality and delivery.

Support daily planning, coordination and real‑time responsibility for the efficient utilisation of resources.

Remove barriers to the efficient delivery of work within all directorates.

Work with project supervisors to improve customer experiences.

Establish a process of continuous improvement through the development of staff and adoption of new technologies.

Perform field engineer operational audits.

Support the team in preparation, readiness and implementation for a system emergency at local tactical team.

Eligible candidates will have a high level of experience in field engineering and must demonstrate initiative and commitment towards meeting business targets.

• Degree or HNC/D in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Full SAP at 11kV, 33kV and 132kV
• NEBOSH Certificate
• 3‑day Leadership and 1‑day Communication skills course
• Member of the IET – Grade Eng Tech or higher (encouraged)

To recognise the significance of this position, you will take a proactive approach towards continuing professional