Control Engineer
Posted Today by Hunter Philips Executive Search
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Control Engineer role is a 12-month contract position focused on managing and operating high voltage (HV) and extra high voltage (EHV) networks across the UK. The position requires operational expertise in a 24/7 control environment, ensuring safety and efficiency in the management of HV/EHV assets up to 132kV. The role also involves contributing to the development of operational processes as the business scales. The position offers hybrid working arrangements with a day rate outside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Control and operate HV/EHV networks safely and efficiently
- Review and approve switching schedules, PTWs, Sanctions for Test, and Limitations of Access
- Monitor SCADA systems and respond to alarms and abnormal conditions
- Coordinate fault response and dispatch field teams or contractors
- Review and approve RAMS for network activities
- Support Approval to Energise processes for new connections
- Maintain operational records, logs, and key network documentation
- Liaise with DNOs/TOs and customers for cross-boundary operations
- Provide support during incidents and adverse weather events
- Assist in development of operational procedures and policies
- Support SCADA commissioning activities for new EHV assets
- Mentor junior engineers and support development across the team
- Ensure compliance with ESQCR, DSRs, and internal procedures
Key Skills:
- Operational experience on HV/EHV networks (up to 132kV)
- Senior Authorised Person level desirable
- Strong understanding of electrical safety rules
- Experience with switching schedules, permits, and network operations
- Experience within DNO, IDNO, or transmission environments desirable
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Energy
Control Engineer – 12 month contract– Hybrid – Energy Infrastructure – April Start - Monday to Friday - Day rate, outside IR35
We are currently looking for a Control Engineer to join a growing client supporting the operation and control of their expanding EHV network across the UK. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in supporting a 24/7 control environment, ensuring the safe and efficient management of HV/EHV assets up to 132kV, and contributing to the development of operational processes as the business continues to scale.
Requirements
- Operational experience on HV/EHV networks (up to 132kV)
- Experience Senior Authorised Person level desirable
- Strong understanding of electrical safety rules
- Experience with switching schedules, permits, and network operations
- Experience within DNO, IDNO, or transmission environments desirable
Responsibilities
- Control and operate HV/EHV networks safely and efficiently
- Review and approve switching schedules, PTWs, Sanctions for Test, and Limitations of Access
- Monitor SCADA systems and respond to alarms and abnormal conditions
- Coordinate fault response and dispatch field teams or contractors
- Review and approve RAMS for network activities
- Support Approval to Energise processes for new connections
- Maintain operational records, logs, and key network documentation
- Liaise with DNOs/TOs and customers for cross-boundary operations
- Provide support during incidents and adverse weather events
- Assist in development of operational procedures and policies
- Support SCADA commissioning activities for new EHV assets
- Mentor junior engineers and support development across the team
- Ensure compliance with ESQCR, DSRs, and internal procedures
Logistics
- April start
- 12 month contract
- Hybrid working (home-based with some office/site presence)
- Monday to Friday
- Day rate, outside IR35
If you are interested and meet the requirements, please send your CV and arrange a call to discuss the opportunity.