SP Electricity North West manages and invests in the power network that supplies electricity to the 2.4m homes and businesses across the North West. Our 2,400 colleagues manage the 13,000km of overhead lines, 44,000km of underground cables and thousands of electricity substations to keep power flowing and supporting green growth. We’re one of six distribution network operators in the UK and are regulated by Ofgem.
We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.
Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we’re collectively building smarter, greener electricity networks that will get Britain growing by investing in a better future, quicker.
A Fantastic Opportunity: Transmission Delivery Engineer
The role involves delivering construction and maintenance projects across the 11kV, 33kV and 132kV networks, managing transmission faults, overseeing the day to day performance of framework contractors, and mitigating Customer Interruptions (CI) and Customer Minutes Lost (CML) risks on the 33kV and 132kV networks.
The successful candidate must, at the start of employment have permission to work in the UK without sponsorship.
What we’re looking for
We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who meet the following criteria:
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Hold a minimum of an HNC level qualification in Electrical Engineering (essential);
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Have experience delivering construction projects at 11kV (desirable) with experience at 33kV and 132kV (desirable);
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Hold minimum authorisation of 11kV SAP (desirable);
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Hold SAP status at 33kV and 132kV (desirable);
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Have experience in 33kV and 132kV network operation and maintenance (desirable);
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Hold a full, valid UK driving licence (essential).
What we’re offering
We value your expertise and in return, you’ll receive:
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An annual bonus scheme
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26 days annual leave increasing with length of service
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An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
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A market-leading contributory pension scheme
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Employee assistance programme
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Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger.
If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, please contact our Recruitment Team at (phone number removed) (option 2).
Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by SP Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a Drug & Alcohol test.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable
