Network Engineer - Midlands

As a Network Engineer, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and operating Energy Assets’ electricity distribution network.

Your work will include inspecting network assets, responding to faults, supporting maintenance activities and helping ensure our customers receive a safe and reliable electricity supply.

Most inspection and surveying activities are completed independently.For planned live works, you’ll operate as part of a two-person team, typically alongside an experienced Network Engineer or Improver, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.

Full training will be provided, including specialist jointing training where required.

What you’ll be doing

• Inspecting LV electricity distribution assets, substations and associated equipment
• Carrying out routine maintenance and condition assessments
• Identifying network defects and arranging remedial works
• Supporting fault response and network restoration activities
• Undertaking LV switching operations (following training and authorisation)
• Installing network monitoring equipment
• Supporting commissioning and energisation of new network assets
• Producing accurate inspection reports and technical records
• Working safely in accordance with Electricity at Work Regulations and company procedures
• Participating in an on-call rota following training

We’re expanding our Electricity Networks team and are looking for practical, safety-focused electricians who want to build a long-term career within the electricity distribution industry.

Whether you already have experience in distribution networks or you’re a qualified electrician looking to develop new skills, we’ll provide the specialist training and support you need to succeed., * Qualified Electrician (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

• Full UK driving licence
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Good communication and customer service skills

Desirable

• Experience working within electricity distribution or utilities
• Experience with LV switching or network operations
• Authorised Person status
• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering (or similar) *

Don’t worry if you don’t have previous distribution network experience - we’re keen to develop talented electricians who are looking for their next career move.

• Competitive salary (£40,000-£55,000 depending on experience)
• Overtime opportunities
• Company vehicle
• Full PPE and specialist equipment
• Structured training programme, including jointing qualification
• Career progression into Senior Network Engineer and Authorised Person roles
• Company pension
• Annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employee benefits package
• A stable, growing business with long-term career opportunities

Why Energy Assets?

At Energy Assets, safety, quality and customer service are at the heart of everything we do.

We’re investing in our people and our network, giving our engineers the training, technology and support they need to build rewarding careers while helping deliver critical infrastructure across the UK.

If you’re a qualified electrician looking for a new challenge and want to develop specialist skills within the electricity distribution sector, we’d love to hear from you.

Energy Assets is one of the UK’s leading independent utility infrastructure businesses, delivering safe, reliable and innovative electricity, gas and water solutions across the country.