Electrical Engineer - HV Cables

Start your engineering journey with us and grow into a future Senior Authorised Person. Our engineers are at the heart of what we do, at National Grid we work towards the highest standards. This is more than just a job, it’s a long-term career path with continued support, hands-on learning, and a team of experienced engineers who’ll have your back every step of the way.

Pay and Benefits

• Starting package £59,532 to £67,090 pa – including allowance - while you are in training.
• 37 Hours per week Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm (Days only).
• 26 Days leave plus 8 statutory days, an excellent contribution pension scheme – max total 18%.
• Paid overtime, standby allowance + call out fee + Bonus (2025 up to 4%).
• Company car (Full Electric or Hybrid).

Role Overview

This role initially is all about the training to start with, although we do require you to have practical engineering skills as per the requirements. You’ll join one of our local regional teams, where you will spend the first 18 – 24 months on a training programme gaining experience on-site and in the classroom (with short stays away from home) building your skill base and safety authorisations needed to take the next big step.

Once you are qualified this is when things change. You will move into the Senior Authorised Person (SAP) role with an increase in base salary to £56,374 pa. As a Substation Engineer SAP you’ll lead teams of fitters and contractors on high voltage substation projects ensuring they are set to work in the correct manner, including the provision of risk assessments and method statements, and that toolbox talks take place. Managing, monitoring and reviewing progress on safety critical works. Undertake site delivery activities of projects as the appointed temporary works co-ordinator and principal contractor as defined in CDM regs, and helping keep the UK’s electricity network running smoothly. You’ll also join a standby rota for emergency call outs – earning additional payments for your expertise and availability.

If you’re passionate about engineering and ready to learn and build a meaningful future we want to hear from you.

Requirements

• Minimum NVQ Level 3/ONC in Electrical Engineering qualification.
• You have practical industrial engineering skills – installations, breakdown, repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Ability to read schematic electrical drawings, produce risk assessments and method statements.
• Ability to use test equipment and interpret maintenance results.
• You must be able to commit and attend training courses at our Eakring site in Nottinghamshire and other sites which will require short stays away from home to complete your training.
• You will be available for standby rota providing reactive call outs for emergencies, due to this you will live within 45 mins of Saltash, Plymouth.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Substation/high voltage experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• NEBOSH.

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the unique differences people bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation that comes with having diverse teams and business need. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and provide a working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.