Lead Field Engineer

UK Power Networks

Construction Lead Field Engineer managing project and commissioning teams in the Southern region. Ensuring timely, cost-effective delivery of works and high customer service standards.

Posted 5/27/2026full-time🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £99,127 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the achievements of Capital Programme Investment Delivery and Company targets
Coordination and performance management of project and commissioning engineers
Ensure works are carried on time, cost and quality standards
Resolve escalated customer technical issues
Provide engineering, safety and management leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Full SAP at 11, 33 and 132KV
NEBOSH Certificate
3 day Leadership and 1 day Communication skills course
Must hold a NRSWA Supervisors certificate
Clean driving licence
IT literate
Good organisational and communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
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, Season Ticket Loan
Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
Occupational Health support
Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products
Discounted gym membership
Employee Assistance Programme

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Hard Skills & Tools

Electrical EngineeringSAPNEBOSH CertificateNRSWA Supervisors certificate

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganisational skills

Certifications

HNC in Electrical EngineeringFull SAP at 11, 33 and 132KVNEBOSH CertificateNRSWA Supervisors certificate