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About the Role

National Grid is seeking experienced Electrical Engineers to join their training program to become Senior Authorised Persons (SAP). This program offers comprehensive training to develop specialist high-voltage expertise, leading to greater technical responsibility and the opportunity to work on critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of fitters and contractors carrying out work on high-voltage substations.
• Plan and coordinate complex maintenance and capital projects.
• Prepare and approve risk assessments and method statements.
• Manage electrical safety and operational risk.
• Take responsibility for safety-critical activities on the transmission network.
• Apply engineering expertise to solve technical challenges and support network reliability.
• Participate in emergency call outs on a standby rota.

Requirements

• A minimum NVQ Level 3 or ONC qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Practical industrial experience installing, maintaining, repairing or fault-finding on electrical equipment.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Experience preparing or working to risk assessments and method statements.
• Confidence using electrical test equipment, interpreting maintenance results and making sound engineering decisions.
• Willingness to attend training at Eakring and other National Grid locations, including occasional overnight stays.
• Flexibility to join an emergency standby rota once qualified.
• Ability to live within approximately 45 minutes of St Johns Wood, London.
• A full UK driving licence.

Skills

• High-voltage engineering experience
• HV Cable systems experience
• Experience supervising engineering activities or leading teams
• NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualifications

Location

• St Johns Wood, London

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior

Education Level

• NVQ Level 3 or ONC in Electrical Engineering

Salary/Compensations

• £59,512 to £67,070 pa (during training)
• £10,000 pa SAP allowance (on completion of SAP training)
• Salary progression and additional SAP allowance once qualified

Benefits

• Company car (electric and hybrid options available)
• Structured 24–36 month development programme
• 37-hour working week
• 26 days' annual leave plus 8 statutory days
• Pension contributions (up to 6% employee, up to 12% company)
• Paid overtime
• Standby allowance
• Call-out payments
• Annual bonus opportunity

About the Company

• National Grid is investing in the future of Britain's electricity transmission network.
• One of the UK's leading engineering organisations.