Transmission Engineer

Job Title: Transmission Engineer Duration: Permanent Location: Warwick/National or Regional/Hybrid Salary: £51,899 to £56,000 per annum, alongside a £3,000 per annum market supplement Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you ready to be part of a ground breaking project that will shape the future of the electricity grid? Our client, a major player in the Utilities industry, is seeking a talented Transmission Engineer to join their team. With an extensive overhaul of the UK electricity grid underway, this is your opportunity to play a key role in this transformative initiative. As a Transmission Engineer, you will be a vital member of our client’s Asset Management HV Plant team, which ensures the design, layout, and configuration of high voltage primary plant within electricity transmission substations. Your expertise will be crucial in refurbishing existing substations as well as constructing new substations across England and Wales. In this role, you will provide technical guidance, reviewing technical drawings and documentation, and ensuring compliance with clients and IEC specifications. Collaborating with colleagues, you will identify process improvements, evaluate technical solutions, and support commissioning teams. Your attention to detail and adherence to procedures will guarantee that projects are delivered to the highest standards and fulfil regulatory, stakeholder, and customer commitments. To excel in this position, you should have a strong understanding of substation primary plant design, layout, and configuration, along with experience working with technical specifications and policies. A STEM degree or demonstrable experience in a relevant engineering project environment is required, with an electrical bias preferred. Familiarity with relevant industry standards, such as British Standards (BS), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and Electricity Networks Association (ENA), will also be essential. Perks: Our client offers an attractive salary package, ranging from £51,899 to £56,000 per annum, alongside a £3,000 per annum market supplement. As part of their commitment to employee development, they provide extensive training and development opportunities to enhance your skills. Additionally, you can enjoy a company car, 26 days of annual leave plus 8 statutory days, and the option to buy or sell holiday days. The generous contributory pension scheme includes a double-match contribution up to 12%, totalling 18%. Financial support for professional memberships and study leave is also available. Other benefits include a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, and comprehensive family care benefits. Join our client’s exceptional team and be part of transforming the UK’s electricity grid. Apply now to seize this remarkable opportunity! How to Apply: To apply for this opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Candidates should ideally demonstrate evidence of the above responsibilities in their CV to be considered. Please note that if you haven’t heard from us within 48 hours, your application may not have been successful on this occasion. However, we may keep your details on file for future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an equal opportunities employer and an employment consultancy