Substation Engineer

This role initially is all about the training to start with, although we do require you to have practical engineering skills as per the requirements. You'll join one of our local regional teams, where you will spend the first 18-24 months on a training programme gaining experience on-site and in the classroom (with short stays away from home) building your skill base and safety authorisations needed to take the next big step.

Once you are qualified this is when things change. You will move into the Senior Authorised Person (SAP) role with an increase in base salary to £57,163 pa. As a Substation Engineer SAP you will lead teams of fitters and contractors on high voltage substation projects ensuring they are set to work in the correct manner, including the provision of risk assessments and method statements, and that toolbox talks take place.

Managing, monitoring and reviewing progress on safety critical works. Undertake site delivery activities of projects as the appointed temporary works co‑ordinator and principal contractor as defined in CDM regs, and helping keep the UK's electricity network running smoothly. You'll also join a standby rota for emergency call‑outs - earning additional payments for your expertise and availability. If you’re passionate about engineering and ready to learn and build a meaningful future we want to hear from you.

• Minimum NVQ Level 3/ONC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification.
• You have practical industrial engineering skills – installations, breakdown, repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Ability to read schematic electrical drawings, produce risk assessments and method statements.
• Ability to use test equipment and interpret maintenance results.li>
• You must be able to commit and attend training courses at our Eakring site in Nottinghamshire and other sites which will require short stays away from home to complete your training.
• You will be available for standby rota providing reactive call‑outs for emergencies; due to this you will live within 45 minutes of North Manchester.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Substation experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• NEBOSH.

• Starting salary £47,442 to £49,000 pa while you are in training.
• 37 hours per week Monday to Friday 8 am – 4 pm (days only).
• 26 days leave plus 8 statutory days; an excellent contribution pension scheme – max total 18 %.
• Paid overtime, standby allowance + call‑out fee + bonus (2025 up to 4 %).
• Company car (full electric or hybrid).
• For more information on benefits click the link – Benefits | National Grid Careers.

At National Grid we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value, and develop our people. We celebrate the unique differences people bring into our organisation and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds. We are committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve and provides a working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

Start your engineering journey with us and grow into a future Senior Authorised Person. Our engineers are at the heart of what we do, and at National Grid we keep people connected and society moving. We generate momentum in the energy transition for all, and we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. Join us as a Substation Engineer and find your superpower.