Senior Electricity Network Engineer

Here's what you'll be doing

Flexible base location involving frequent nationwide travel to key sites when required.

Salary - £68,827-£82,182

Company car/allowance included (£5,700 p/a)

E.ON UK Network Assets Limited is a new E.ON business that will operate as a licensed (IDNO) Independent Distribution Network Operator. The business will be regulated by OFGEM and other industry standards. The business has ambitions to secure a sizable market share and be a market leader in the competition in connections market space.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new team and in this role you will play an integral part in the establishment and operation of the IDNO business.

You will join the project team tasked with developing the business and contribute to setting up the business and leading in its growth ambitions.

Main Responsibilities of the role

• Act as the Networks Senior Authorised Person and Assessing Officer.
• Manage all operational network activities up to 132kV.
• Managing all network access and authorisations.
• Lead in the development of the businesses Distribution Safety Rules and standard operating procedures / codes of practice.
• Deliver the businesses asset management and inspection regime on time and on budget.
• Complete quality assurance checks of works completed and rectify any quality issues identified.
• Ensure safety management throughout all responsibilities.
• Responsibility for delivery of all construction, maintenance and fault works to time, cost and quality.
• Support and provide operational support to field staff.
• Produce Risk Assessments and Method Statements for the safe delivery of projects work.
• Liaise with and manage relationships with our customers to meet their expectations wherever possible.
• Complete out of hours safety/emergency response (Standby).
• Engagement in new Connection, Operation and Maintenance Agreements (COMA) and have oversight of associated contractor activities.

What we need from you

• Senior Authorised Person (SAP) as defined by the Distribution Safety Rules - Preferably up to 132kV, with understanding of network design and operation from 400V to 132kV.
• Project and contract Management Experience.
• Educated to a minimum HNC level qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with operational knowledge of electrical distribution equipment.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication skills, able to engage effectively at all levels and work well within a team.
• Experience of using Microsoft Office suite, Outlook, MS Project and other bespoke software packages.
• A strong understanding of Health and Safety and Environmental Legislation, CDM standards and focussed on safe working.

Here's what you need to know

• Award-Winning Benefits: Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. Recognised with the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022, our benefits truly stand out.

• Recognised for Family-Friendly and Hybrid Policies: In 2024, we earned Double Recognition at the Personnel Today Awards for our exceptional family-friendly and hybrid working initiatives. Lets discuss how we can work together flexibly.

• Inclusive Employer: As the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (currently ranked 8th), we're committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and fairness for everyone.

• Support for Disabled Applicants: As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum role criteria.

• Development Opportunities: With inclusive talent networks, learning resources, and skill-building programs, your career growth is a priority.

At a glance

Reference no.: 240586 Closing date: 27/11/2025 Salary: £68,827-£82,182

Get in touch

If you have any questions please contact the Recruiter, melissa.newell@eonenergy.com. Please note, CV's emailed directly will not be considered.

About us

E.ON is a privately owned international energy company. Our 75,000 colleagues in 15 countries work daily towards the improvement of technical innovations and user-friendly customer solutions for the new energy world. We are the first large energy company to focus more heavily upon the energy of the future through our three business areas of energy networks, renewable energies and customer solutions.

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