Senior Networks Engineer Full Time NEW

Senior Networks Engineer (Electricity) – Remote (UK)

Join a leading utilities company that champions innovation and service excellence. At Last Mile, we take pride in delivering high-quality solutions across the multi-utility sector. Our Asset Management team is growing, and we’re excited to welcome a talented Senior Networks Engineer to join us.

As a Senior Networks Engineer, you’ll provide specialist expertise in the adoption and management of assets operating from 11kV up to 132kV. You’ll support business growth by contributing technical input across Business Development, Design, Construction, Adoption and Asset Management for both HV and EHV networks. In addition, you’ll play a key role in developing and enhancing the company’s capabilities, systems and processes at HV and EHV levels, while continuing to strengthen and refine established practices at 11kV.

What’s in it for you as a Senior Networks Engineer (Electricity)?

Here at Last Mile, we pride ourselves in providing a great range of benefits including a fantastic amount of annual leave, including a Christmas shut down.

• 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays
• Holiday buy scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• Volunteering Day
• Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)
• Retail, travel and leisure discounts via our MilesMore benefits platform
• Refer a friend incentive
• Stream – Financial wellbeing platform
• Employee assistance programme
• Car allowance
• Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles*
• Private medical insurance*
• Company sick pay*

*Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period*

Your responsibilities as a Senior Networks Engineer:

• Manage the implementation of associated company policies, procedures, and technical standards, covering, design, construction, operations, inspections, and records for HV and EHV assets.
• Develop and manage control of HV/EHV networks, including review of switching schedule submitted system alteration notices, control and issue of associated switching instructions, and updating of company systems following new connections and alterations
• Support mentoring and training of existing staff to develop company capability at HV & EHV.
• Manage implementation of network monitoring and control systems, inc. SCADA and ensure these systems are operated correctly and kept updated to reflect company assets installed.
• Support Completions function in review of submitted information for HV and EHV assets from in-house and third party ICPS.
• Support Asset Compliance to undertake associated construction and periodic inspections of HV and EHV assets.
• Support Design review of submissions of HV and EHV assets for adoption, and where additional technical support may be required such as HOT/High-EPR earthing arrangements.
• Provide consulting support of in-house design and build functions with construction and testing of HV and EHV assets.
• Inclusion on the company’s standby rota or general overtime, where necessary, to cover incidents or planned works outside of normal business hours.
• Provide technical leadership and operational support, where required, to company staff, contractors, and other parties carrying out activities on, or in proximity to, the company’s electricity networks.
• Drive adherence to, and continuous improvement of, standards, processes and procedures relating to the operation of the company’s electricity networks and associated customer service.
• Maintain compliance with OFGEM Guaranteed Standards of Performance/Guaranteed Standards of Service and other regulatory returns.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Practical experience of operating and controlling operations on electricity distribution networks up to 132kV
• Working knowledge of safety and electricity legislation e.g., Health & Safety at Work etc Act, Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Excellent knowledge of Distribution Safety Rules.
• Practical experience of 33k-132kV network construction, processes, work sequence, materials etc, including familiarity with IDNO/DNO interface arrangements.
• Knowledge of industry engineering recommendations and guidance documents.
• Experience of contributing to standards, processes, and procedures.
• Proven commitment to health, safety, and compliance.
• Experience & understanding of Health & Safety in an electricity construction environment.
• Excellent IT literacy with standard packages, such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and adaptability to commercial/in-house systems.
• Previous experience as a HV/EHV Central Control Engineer within a DNO or IDNO (desirable)
• Understanding of requirements for connecting and interfacing at DNO 132kV and/or Transmission level. (desirable)
• Experience of commissioning and use of distribution SCADA systems (desirable)
• Experience of managing direct and contract resources, negotiating, managing costs, reviewing and approving invoices. (desirable)

Qualifications

• Qualification(s) demonstrating electrical technical understanding at minimum HNC level.
• IOSH Managing Safely or Site Manager Safety Training Scheme or NEBOSH General Certificate. (desirable)

Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as a Senior Networks Engineer? Apply now!

We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and encourage you to apply promptly as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

About us:

Last Mile is one of the largest last-mile multi-utility businesses in the UK.

We understand construction and we know utilities. We design, build, own, and manage the ‘last mile’ of essential utilities infrastructure.

With a proven history of delivering multi-utility connections across Great Britain, we provide a full suite of utility infrastructure, including clean heat networks, electricity, gas, water, wastewater and fibre.

With a strong track record, deep industry knowledge and solid investor backing, we take a forward-thinking approach to the complex economic, social and environmental challenges of today, to innovate for a better tomorrow.

Through Last Mile and our asset adoption business Last Mile Asset Management, we provide a ‘one-stop shop’ for new utility connections.

We’re proud to be both a Great Place to Work® certified business and a Living Wage Employer, reflecting our commitment to supporting and valuing our people.

For further enquiries, contact recruitment@lastmile.co.uk or visit our website at www.lastmile.co.uk

At Last Mile, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We consider all applications solely on the basis of skills and experience and actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.