Electrical & Mechanical Engineer - Substations - Northeast London

Job Title: Electrical Mechanical Engineer Substations

Location: Northeast London

About the Role

As an Electrical Mechanical Engineer Substations, you will be required to work within a 1.5-hour commute of our Brimsdown substation in Enfield. You will join our London Northeast team covering 7 substations spanning Enfield, Tottenham, Hackney, Islington, Redbridge, and Broxbourne. Your journey will start by gaining site experience and completing core training, progressing with further classroom-based and on-site training, occasionally requiring short travel away from home. Upon completing the training period, you will support the standby rota and emergency call-out requirements across your team, with optional travel to support wider operational zones. The role involves leading and delivering high-voltage electricity substation projects, maintenance, fault investigation, and rectification in a commercially focused manner while supervising team members. Ensure safe work systems, share expertise, and oversee maintenance, refurbishment, or replacement works on various plant and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Operations Manager and team members on projects
• Manage project delivery performance
• Undertake standby and emergency call-out duties as required
• Ensure safe work systems are implemented
• Monitor contracts for customers and work by contractors
• Conduct site delivery activities under CDM Regs and National Grid's Safety Rules
• Communicate with Project Leader Line Manager for program success
• Perform plant equipment duties to defined standards
• Lead maintenance, fault investigation, repair, and safety implementation
• Supervise internal and external staff for efficiency and safety
• Assist with commissioning activities

About You

Are you a natural leader with strong communication, organization, and planning skills? If so, our Electrical Mechanical Engineer Substations role may be for you.

• **Essential Requirements:**

• Full driving license valid in the UK

• Engineering Level 3 qualification or equivalent apprenticeship

• Significant electrical or mechanical engineering experience in an industrial setting

• Safety rules and fault-finding experience

• **Desirable Skills:**

• NEBOSH general certificate

• Experience in substation plant, HV cable systems, or Protection Control

• Emergency response and project delivery experience

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary between £43,000 - £51,000 per annum
• £10,000 London allowance per annum
• Paid Overtime and Standby allowance
• Company car with fuel from home to work
• Performance-based bonus
• 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Enhanced annual leave and statutory days
• Generous pension scheme and professional development support
• Flexible benefits including share incentive plan, salary sacrifice, and more
• Family care benefits and health fitness support

At National Grid, we prioritize the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value, and develop our people. We aim to empower everyone to take control of their career and provide the necessary support for success.

About Us

National Grid plays a vital role in the UK's energy network, impacting the lives of millions of people. Our international team is dedicated to creating value and shaping a sustainable future.

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**Note:** Only applicants who meet the essential requirements will be considered for this position.