EHV Maintenance Engineer

This EHV Maintenance Engineer will report to the EHV Senior Project Manager and will work within Network Operations based in our Bidder Street, Canning Town office. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team. You will have overall responsibility for the daily delivery of the responsibilities associated with LPN EHV Inspections and Maintenance in London. Alongside the management of the Inspection and Maintenance programme, you will provide regular reporting on KPI and safety performance measures. You will manage the coordination and technical performance of field staff and apprentices. This includes liaison with Asset Management, Capital Programme, Major Projects, and local Areas to ensure the maximum utilisation of all staff on a day‑to‑day basis. You will assist in developing and managing an EHV staff progression plan, ensuring the highest level of operational experience is gained with regular milestone reviews – practical and theoretical. Responsibilities Provide engineering, safety and management leadership to a group of field staff working across all operational disciplines. To liaise closely with Primary Network Control and the Outage Planning to ensure maintenance works are planned, resourced and completed in a timely and cost‑effective manner. Communicate with the Senior Project Manager of Maintenance/EHV Cables/Protection in the London Region to identify any synergies. Ensure that a high standard of safety management prevails throughout all areas of responsibility and that safety performance is maintained within parameters defined by the Executive. Ensure that staff are put to work under current policies. Ensure staff comply with company procedures and complete work to the required standards. Support daily planning, coordination and real‑time responsibility for the efficient utilisation of resources including directly employed staff and contractors. You will ensure that sufficient work is available and prioritised. Establish a process of continuous improvement through individual performance review and the development of staff and utilisation of new technology. Responsible for staff development of the group, including increasing authorisation levels and career progression. To manage field staff competency and safety audits. Contribute as required to an ongoing high level strategic resource plan. Qualifications 33kV SAP (willing to progress up to 132kV). ONC (willing to continue to HNC). IOSH Safety Management. IOSH Environmental Management. To recognise the significance of this position, the successful candidate will also be expected to take a proactive approach towards continuing their professional development in the areas of engineering, safety, leadership and general management, and to hold a high degree of experience in field engineering and a high level of initiative and commitment towards meeting business targets. Detailed understanding of primary plant and switchgear is essential and experience with maintenance, defect diagnosis and repair is required. Good communication skills and ability to partner with other parts of Network Operations to resolve problems and develop and implement new plans. Exception: Candidates that have all the necessary experience and attributes but do not hold a HNC may be considered, provided they are prepared to undertake further studies to obtain a HNC or equivalent qualification. Expect to achieve the qualification/course within a reasonable period after appointment if not already held. Hold a NRSWA Supervisors certificate and have a clean full UK driving licence. IT literate and possess good organisational and communication skills. Remuneration Salary: £65,241 and a bonus of 3%. Medical and DBS reference check required. Close date: 10/12/2025. Benefits 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 match with 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr