Network Assurance Engineer

About the Opportunity The Network Assurance Engineer is responsible for assessing high voltage (HV) and associated low voltage (LV) electrical installations to verify compliance with relevant standards, regulations, client requirements, and company procedures. The role involves undertaking detailed site audits, inspections, and technical assessments of both newly installed and operational electrical assets.

Please note:

We are open to UK wide applications, and happy to offer a fully remote working pattern.

What You'll Do You will identify risks, defects, non-compliances, and opportunities for improvement, supporting safe, compliant, and reliable network performance. The role also supports the review and interpretation of electrical distribution designs, ensuring proposed installations are practical, compliant, and aligned with operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct technical audits and assessments of newly installed and existing HV and LV electrical installations across a range of client sites.
Evaluate electrical assets for compliance with relevant regulations, standards, specifications, and industry best practice.
Review, interpret, and validate electrical distribution designs, drawings, schematics, and associated technical documentation.
Identify non-compliances, defects, safety concerns, and improvement opportunities, providing clear recommendations and corrective actions.
Produce comprehensive audit reports, technical findings, and supporting documentation to a high professional standard.
Support project teams by providing technical guidance relating to HV networks, electrical infrastructure, and installation practices.
Engage with clients, designers, contractors, and operational teams to communicate findings and drive continuous improvement.
Monitor and promote adherence to health, safety, environmental, and quality management requirements.
Assist in the development and maintenance of auditing processes, standards, and technical procedures.
Support personal development activities aligned with progression towards an AP or SAP commissioning role.
Establish a clear development plan towards AP/SAP commissioning responsibilities, where appropriate.

About You You will have strong background working within the electrical power industry, with a good understanding of HV electrical systems and infrastructure as well as experience assessing and evaluating proposed and existing electrical installations against relevant standards and specifications. The following skills and attributes will set you up for success:

Essential

Experience interpreting electrical distribution designs, single-line diagrams, and technical drawings.
Sound knowledge of current electrical regulations, industry standards, and safe systems of work.
Experience conducting inspections, audits, testing, or technical assessments within electrical environments.
Strong technical report-writing skills, with the ability to clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
Ability to identify technical risks, defects, and compliance issues and propose practical solutions.
Full UK driving license and willingness to travel to project and client sites.

Desirable

Background in HV installation, commissioning, maintenance, or operational network activities.
Experience working on electrical distribution networks, substations, or industrial power systems.
Previous experience in a technical assurance, compliance, or auditing role.
Working towards, or a demonstrated desire to progress towards, an AP or SAP commissioning role.
Current or previous AP or SAP authorisation.
Knowledge of DNO, IDNO, ICP, or private network environments.
Experience reviewing protection systems, earthing arrangements, and network studies.
Familiarity with project delivery processes, design approval, and commissioning activities.
Relevant electrical qualifications such as HNC/HND, Degree, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.

Attributes

Highly organised and methodical, with excellent attention to detail.

A natural problem solver who takes a practical approach to resolving technical issues.
Customer-focused and professional in approach.
A collaborative team player who can…