Installation Engineer

Job Title – Site Technician (Protection & Control)
Location – Stone / UK Site Based
Job Type – Permanent (Monday–Friday working away)
Package – Competitive salary, 28 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, private healthcare, life assurance, salary sacrifice schemes, mental health support, cycle‑to‑work & green car schemes

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced site-based wireperson / EC&I technician to join a well‑established UK engineering business delivering critical energy and substation projects across transmission, distribution, and power generation sites.

The role suits a hands‑on, safety‑focused individual who is comfortable working on National Grid or similarly regulated sites, takes pride in high‑quality workmanship, and is flexible with UK-wide travel and staying away Monday to Friday.

Role

• On‑site wiring of protection and control systems
• Installation, glanding, and termination of multicore and paired cables
• Copper and fibre‑optic communications cabling
• Mechanical assembly of cubicles, frameworks, and cable tray/ladder systems
• Electrical testing prior to commissioning, including LVD checks
• Earth bond, point‑to‑point, insulation resistance, and HV withstand tests
• Power‑up, fusing, and functional equipment checks
• Supporting test rig builds and hardware testing
• Working closely with Site Managers and Engineers to resolve issues
• Completing isolations and working on test rigs when appointed

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience as a site-based wireperson
• EC&I installation experience on substation control or protection systems
• Previous work on National Grid or equivalent regulated sites
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and wiring schedules
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to stay away Monday–Friday on UK sites

Desirable:
Mechanical assembly experience, Apprenticeship trained, National Grid Person, SSSTS, 18th Edition, ARC Flash, PASMA, LOTO, Impressed Voltages, Asbestos & Confined Space Awareness.