Network Energisation Engineer

Department

Operations team

Job type

Full-time

Location

Home based with travel to sites nationwide

Reports to

Network Operations Manager

Job purpose

At mua Group, we’re both an independent distribution network operator (IDNO) for electricity and an independent gas transporter (IGT) for gas. We don’t own the gas or electricity, but we collect a fee from the energy supplier for safely and reliably delivering their gas and electricity to homes and businesses through our pipes and cables.

We’re also a regulated water and wastewater company, adopting water and wastewater networks across Britain.

We’re looking for two Network Energisation Engineers to join our Operations team. You’ll manage the energisation and commissioning of our new electricity distribution networks.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's fastest-growing utility infrastructure businesses.

About mua

We’re an independent electricity and gas distribution network operator, connecting homes and businesses to essential energy infrastructure. We’re also a regulated water and wastewater company, adopting water and wastewater networks across Britain.

Our mission at mua is to help build better and more sustainable places to live and work, by adopting and operating multi-utility networks nationwide. We’re supporting the UK’s transition to net zero by delivering energy through our networks in the simplest, smartest and greenest way possible.

What we require

Role responsibilities

As a Network Energisation Engineer, your key responsibilities will be:

  • Managing the energisation and commissioning of our electricity distribution networks
  • Auditing and inspecting our sites before and after energisation
  • Approving high voltage switching schedules

You’ll also become part of our out-of-hours standby team, dispatching emergency response teams to resolve network faults.

Knowledge, skills & experience

For this role, you’ll need:

  • Experience in a project management or similar engineering role
  • Knowledge of the electricity industry from working in at a DNO, IDNO or ICP
  • High voltage commissioning experience
  • A valid UK driving licence as you’ll be visiting and inspecting sites nationwide
  • A degree in electrical engineering would be advantageous
  • Experience in the gas and water sectors would also be beneficial

Benefits and perks

What we'll offer you

27 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Extra holiday the longer you work for us
Option to buy two additional days' holiday each year
Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
Above market rate contributory pension scheme
Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and a maternity returner’s bonus
Extra week's holiday when you’re getting married and a wedding bonus
Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
Retail discounts and cashback
Discounted gym memberships
Cycle to work scheme

How to apply

All you need to do to apply is upload your CV with a message about why you’re interested in the role. We want to speak with you as soon as possible, so there’s no closing date for applications.

Good luck!

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FAQs

I’ve applied for a job at mua. What happens next?

Thanks for applying! Your application will be initially processed by our shareholder Murphy, who supports us with recruitment. The Recruitment team will be in touch with you shortly to let you know if you’ve been successful in reaching the interview stage.

What if I don’t meet all the criteria on the job description?

We’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve our vision of becoming the UK’s first-choice multi-utility network operator. If that’s you, don’t worry if you don’t meet every requirement for the role – we still want to hear from you.