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Substation Supervisory Engineer

3 months ago

Ashford, United Kingdom National Grid Full time

Choose one of the most important jobs in UK engineering.


Net Zero cannot happen without people like you. Our engineers are at the heart of what we do, at National Grid we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. 
We aim to empower everyone to take control and influence their career and will provide the right support along the way so you can succeed.


As a Substation Supervisory Engineer (SSE) you’ll be responsible for day to day leadership of National Grid Fitters for maintenance work and defects within an electricity substation environment including all types of high voltage plant and equipment. You’ll support the Operations Manager with the planning of resources and development and progression of staff, Line management and delivering performance of team members. Dealing with sickness management, discipline, performance reviews, and creating a performance driven culture.


The work is predominately maintenance, so you’ll be out on site with overalls and hard hat as its not just an office based job, there are high priority projects to deliver and the management of external contracts with Interconnectors ensuring planning and resource for our customers. The SSE will also be setting NG staff and contractors to work via permit system and issuing Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS) however you will need to be a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to complete this so you will start training for SAP which will take approx 18 months to complete. This will require short stays away from home at our training facilities at Eakring in Nottinghamshire and other sites to complete a portfolio of works. You will also provide standby on rota for emergency readiness and black start.

What are the requirements?

Your minimum qualification is a Level 4/HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Supervisory experience in an engineering environment. You must be able to commit and attend training courses at our Eakring site in Nottinghamshire which will require short stays away from home. You’ll also have an excellent understanding of Safety and Environmental legislation, practices and policies, and hold a current Full UK driving licence. The role will require you to be authorised as a Category 1 Full SAP and part of a standby rota, due to this you will need to be within 45 minutes travel of Sellindge Substation.


Desirable – a wide range of experience on substation related assets such as switchgear, HV cable systems, Protection and Control, encompassing electrical, mechanical, civil and telecoms engineering disciplines. 

Pay and Benefits

• A starting salary of £54,130 pa + Benefits package + Training and Development. 
• Company Car.
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days.
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days.
• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum. company contribution of 12%. Overall 18%.
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – so long as it’s relevant to your role. 
• Access to flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few. 
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days). 
• Access to numerous apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.


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