Asset Management Engineer in Milton Keynes

Closing date: 31/10/2026

Address: Spaces, 100 Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 1FH

Position: Asset Management Engineer

Reporting To: Asset Manager

Working Days: Full Time – Monday-Friday

Location: Home – office as required

Salary: TBC

Date Closing: 30/09/2026

About Eclipse: Electricity connections are complex by nature. Our group’s innovative, forward-thinking energy solutions make everything easier: from design to connection and beyond. Our Group consists of Eclipse Power Networks – an OFGEM licenced Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) that provides an effective alternative to the local Distribution Network Operator for getting projects connected to the electricity grid; Eclipse Power Solutions – an expert Grid Consultancy who support customers through the grid connection process, and Eclipse Power Optimise; focussed on microgrids and private network solutions in the unlicenced market. We design, own, operate and maintain extra high, high and low voltage electricity distribution network assets, providing innovative power connections to residential, industrial, renewable and commercial customers across the UK.

We care about our people and the talent and personality they bring. We are continuing to strengthen our talent, leadership, training, and recognition for people as they are the core of what we do and how we operate. We have an inclusive culture where people are rewarded and recognised for their inputs, innovation, and customer-centric solutions. We also have fun at work and want people to enjoy what they do and what they are helping to create. To continue to do this we need strong diverse thinking and having people from a range of backgrounds, careers, and expertise help us do this.

Job Purpose: As an Asset Management Engineer you will support the Asset Management function and the wider Asset Operations team responsible for the delivery of our optimised asset management strategy and aid the business towards its target of ISO 55001 alignment and future accreditation. This is a unique opportunity offering the chance to implement a structured asset management strategy building it from foundations upwards. You will support with setting policy, implementing maintenance and inspection routines and techniques, alongside being the dual EAM application owner and leading with innovation in support of our approach to asset management.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Manage key asset documentation and data such as OEM data, FAT/SAT data and historic asset data.
• Create, schedule, and manage Work Orders on EAM system relating to the wider Asset Operations team.
• Support the development of the Strategic Asset Management Plan and assist with creating, maintaining, and enforcing policy and procedures.
• Ensure supply chains are maintained with equipment suppliers.
• Manage the valuation and asset replacement costing data, including the declaration of assets for insurance purposes.
• Support with managing technical limitations and operational restrictions process driven by OEM/NEDeRs notifications.
• Maintain KPIs associated to asset performance.
• Developing a working knowledge of all legislation applicable to design, ownership and operation of high and low voltage electricity distribution networks.
• Operating as part of a paid 24/7 on-call team to incident manage customers experiencing a loss of supply, once suitably trained to do so.
• Digitising and logging geospatial asset information to GIS systems to ensure future compliance with Eclipse’s NUAR goals.
• Supporting the implementation and use of new technologies for asset condition monitoring purposes.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

Essential:

• Effective communicator across all levels of the business and key stakeholders.
• Hold a level 4 or above qualification in an engineering discipline i.e HNC/HND, FD Eng.
• Good knowledge of legislation appertaining to utility assets, site health and safety and environmental requirements.
• Ability to manage and analyse data, inform strategic decisions, and drive effective asset management practices.
• Proficient in the use of software packages such as Microsoft 360, Project Management Software (Monday.com), Auditing Applications (Safety Culture/Mitti) and EAM systems (Ultimo EAM).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable:

• Desirable backgrounds: IDNO/DNO/TO, ICP, Renewables, Generation, or Continuous Process environments.
• Experience working in new network connections including knowledge of substation plant and equipment.
• Understanding of OFGEM GSOP requirements (Guaranteed Standards of Performance).
• Knowledge of ISO 55001 principles.
• GIS system experience (Esri ArcGIS in particular).

We are looking for people who embody our personalities:

• Friendly experts: When it comes to technical knowledge and experience, customers couldn’t be in better hands. We’re friendly, approachable and always eager to help.
• Collaborative solution finders: We work closely with customers to find a solution that meets their needs in a way that’s compliant with standards.
• Confidently flexible: We know the rules for every DNO. And we also know just how flexible we can be to interpret them in ways that save both time and money.
• Naturally curious: In our book, there’s always a better way. We’re always curious to explore every arena before arriving at a clear solution.
• Relentlessly innovative: Looking for new ways to deal with challenges is part of our DNA. If a conventional route is the best option, we’re not afraid to say it. But if there’s a way to do something more quickly, more efficiently or more cost-effective, we’ll find it.

We strongly encourage applications from a variety of candidates – we believe that different experiences result in increased ideas, collaboration and success.