Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level and make a genuine impact in the UK defence sector? Imagine joining a dynamic team where your expertise powers critical infrastructure, and your leadership ensures the safe, reliable delivery of high-profile projects. As a Project Engineer (Senior Authorised Person) at UK Power Networks Services, you can seize this opportunity and become an essential force behind vital electrical infrastructure in Hampshire, Wiltshire, and beyond.

We offer you more than just a job - this is your chance to step into a permanent position with a competitive salary of £80,574, a car, bonus, and a suite of benefits, including 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, enhanced pension contributions, private medical cover, and access to exclusive discount schemes. You'll also benefit from additional support such as Reservist Leave, tenancy loan deposit, season ticket loan, and flexible, tax-efficient benefits to suit your lifestyle. At UK Power Networks, we are committed to supporting your health, well-being, and work-life balance every step of the way.

As Project Engineer (Senior Authorised Person), you will deliver projects in the UK defence sector for prominent clients, handling capital programmes as well as operational projects on 33kV/11kV/400V private network contracts. Your role involves ensuring safety management, leading the delivery of all construction, maintenance, and fault works, and guaranteeing compliance with the highest quality standards. You'll take charge of daily planning, coordinate resources efficiently, and collaborate closely with HV/LV control, submitting switching schedules and conducting network operations in line with distribution safety rules. Providing technical support to field staff and producing thorough risk assessments and method statements for safe project execution will be key. You will manage contractors, oversee quality assurance, and be prepared to respond swiftly to emergencies.

Your success will be measured by your technical competence, adherence to internal and external safety systems, project management expertise, customer satisfaction, resource management, and commercial awareness. You'll work as part of a close-knit team, able to prioritise and manage multiple projects while championing innovation and high standards. To thrive in this role, you'll need to be a Senior Authorised Person (up to and including 33kV, as defined by the Distribution Safety Rules), hold an HNC in Electrical Engineering, and have hands-on experience with distribution systems from 400v to 33kV. Your ability to communicate at all levels, work independently, and demonstrate customer focus and teamwork will set you apart. Full Ministry of Defence Security Clearance is essential, as well as a valid driving licence.

At UK Power Networks Services, health, safety, and equal opportunity are at our core. You'll be expected to champion our General Safety Policy, comply with safety legislation, and contribute to Zero Harm and other critical safety initiatives. Managers and employees alike are responsible for upholding the highest standards to protect themselves, colleagues, and the public. We are proud to foster a welcoming, supportive environment where everyone's potential can shine, regardless of background or .

Don't miss your chance to power the future and drive meaningful change. Apply by 19/08/2025 and join us at the forefront of engineering excellence