Title:  Assistant Authorising Engineer

Be the engineering assurance behind a safe and resilient network

As our Assistant Authorising Engineer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the safety, compliance and integrity of the engineering activities that keep our network operating reliably. This isn't just about reviewing procedures and authorisations – it's about providing the technical expertise, governance and assurance that underpin safe operations, protect our people, and support the delivery of vital services to millions of customers.

Working closely with operational teams, Authorising Engineers and Local Delivery Partners, you'll combine technical excellence with sound judgement to review, inspect and authorise engineering activities, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements and industry standards. From supporting complex Non-Routine Operations to carrying out technical inspections and investigations, you'll help drive operational excellence while championing a positive safety culture across the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer looking to develop specialist expertise, broaden their influence, and build a career in engineering assurance within a highly regulated environment.

Why you'll love this role

• Make Safety Your Priority – Play a key role in ensuring engineering activities are delivered safely, compliantly and in line with industry regulations.
• Influence Critical Decisions – Provide expert technical advice and assurance that directly supports operational delivery across the network.
• Develop Specialist Expertise – Gain exposure to Safe Control of Operations, engineering governance, regulatory compliance and authorisation processes.
• Drive Continuous Improvement – Identify opportunities to improve engineering standards, processes and operational performance.
• Build Strong Partnerships – Work closely with operational teams, engineering specialists and delivery partners to achieve the best outcomes.
• Shape the Future – Help influence engineering strategy and standards through technical analysis, inspections and assurance activities.

What you'll bring

• Engineering Expertise – Degree qualified in an engineering discipline, with a strong technical understanding of engineering operations and standards.
• Safety Focus – Working knowledge of engineering legislation, regulatory requirements and safe systems of work.
• Analytical Thinking – Ability to investigate complex technical issues, identify root causes and develop practical solutions.
• Communication Skills – Confidence in building relationships, influencing stakeholders and providing clear technical guidance.
• Attention to Detail – A methodical approach to inspections, reviews, audits and authorisation activities.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset – A passion for enhancing performance, improving processes and sharing best practice.
• Professional Growth – Chartered Engineer status, or a desire to work towards professional registration, is advantageous.

• A passion for customer service - The ability to build strong relationships and consistently deliver a positive customer experience.

If you're committed to engineering excellence, safety leadership and making a real impact on critical infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help ensure our network remains safe, compliant and ready for the future.

Disclaimer: While the closing date is set as mentioned, we reserve the right to close the application process earlier if necessary, depending on the unique circumstances of each role.