Assistant Project Engineer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Bishops Stortford (office-based with site visits), United Kingdom
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Must have
- Minimum Level 4 qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or related discipline. Candidates working towards a relevant qualification will also be considered.
- 4+ years’ experience or exposure to electrical engineering, electrical installation, control panels, power systems, utilities, construction, manufacturing or a related technical environment.
- Basic understanding of electrical principles, electrical safety and the importance of working to drawings, specifications and procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret technical information, with support and guidance where required.
- Willingness to learn, ask questions and develop technical knowledge through on-the-job experience and training.
- Self-motivated, proactive and able to manage tasks with guidance from project engineers and senior colleagues.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with colleagues, clients, contractors and suppliers.
- Good organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and project documentation.
- Basic awareness of health and safety requirements, RAMS, CDM principles and company procedures, or a willingness to develop this knowledge.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site visits, client meetings and project delivery activities.
Nice to have
- Experience working in, or exposure to, a DNO, IDNO or ICP or electrical installation background.
- IOSH Working Safely or Managing Safely.
Full description
About us
We are a specialist provider of support services to distribution network operators, developers and industrial energy users making the transition to net zero by electrifying heat, transport and industry.
Job Description
UK Networks Services (UKNS) is an engineering company at
the forefront of the UK’s transition to a smarter, more flexible electricity
system. Our work spans two core areas:
- Technical grid consulting – advising on complex
grid connections, regulatory strategy, and power system planning for some of
the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects.
- Smart grid control systems – designing and
deploying advanced automation, monitoring, and control solutions that enable
customers to connect, manage and optimise energy assets across large,
distributed networks.
The Assistant Project Engineer role will work across both areas of
the business, supporting the successful integration and deployment of our
systems in line with client requirements, company policies and relevant
industry standards.
The ideal candidate for this role will be someone who has
gained hands-on experience in the industry as an industrial electrician, cable
jointer, fitter or similar technical role. It would also be suitable for
candidates who have developed technical knowledge as an engineering assistant,
trainee engineer or project support engineer and are looking to progress into a
project engineering role.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting the delivery of
engineering projects from concept, design and procurement through to
installation, commissioning, energisation and final handover.
- Assisting with the coordinating
project activities to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in
accordance with client requirements, project specifications, industry standards
and company procedures.
- Supporting commissioning
activities, including testing, energisation, client demonstrations, DNO witness
testing and compliance with relevant engineering standards and recommendations.
- Working with project engineers,
subcontractors, suppliers, clients, ICPs, DNOs, CPOs and equipment
manufacturers to support successful project delivery.