Associate Engineer - OHL Specialist Techniques & Technology
Added 28 Aug · still live
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Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£46,100
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2129 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £46,100, and National Grid is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 3113 (Engineering technicians, More technician support than professional engineering). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Associate OHL Specialist Techniques & Technology Engineer
Join us at the forefront of Overhead Lines (OHL) innovation, where new technologies, specialist techniques, and engineering excellence come together to transform the way we work. As a Associate OHL Specialist Techniques & Technology Engineer, you'll support the development, testing, and deployment of new tools, practices, and solutions that improve operational performance and safety across the business.
This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with engineering experts, contribute to pioneering projects, and gain hands-on experience in specialist OHL interventions, including Live Working. If you're eager to learn, innovate, and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
This role is peripatetic, and we encourage a hybrid working approach, although we’re happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!
What You’ll Do
Join us at the forefront of Overhead Lines (OHL) innovation, where new technologies, specialist techniques, and engineering excellence come together to transform the way we work. As a Associate OHL Specialist Techniques & Technology Engineer, you'll support the development, testing, and deployment of new tools, practices, and solutions that improve operational performance and safety across the business.
This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with engineering experts, contribute to pioneering projects, and gain hands-on experience in specialist OHL interventions, including Live Working. If you're eager to learn, innovate, and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
This role is peripatetic, and we encourage a hybrid working approach, although we’re happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!
What You’ll Do
- Contribute to technical input relating to OHL specialist techniques, including the development of procedures and equipment, inspection methods, diagnostic tools, Live Working fundamentals, and condition assessment technologies
- Support the maintenance and improvement of OHL procedures, guidance notes, and documentation by drafting, reviewing, or updating materials under supervision
- Assist with assessments or trials of emerging OHL tools, techniques, and technologies that may enhance safety, digital capability, or asset insight.
- Provide first-line technical support to field teams and internal stakeholders regarding specialist techniques and technologies, escalating more complex issues to senior engineers.
- Contribute to the preparation of training materials, visual aids, and technical guides relating to specialist OHL techniques and technology use.
- Participate in structured compliance checks, audits, and assurance activities to support alignment with safety rules, standards, and risk mitigation practices.
What You’ll Have
What You'll Get
£47,442 - £51,664 dependent on experience.
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance, Job Requirement Car and competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to several flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
More Information
- Knowledge of Overhead Line (OHL) engineering, including exposure to specialist techniques, inspection methods, and technology-enabled condition assessment activities.
- Basic understanding of OHL standards, safety rules, engineering procedures, and asset management principles, with a willingness to develop deeper technical expertise.
- Experience supporting technical activities within a team environment, working alongside engineers, technicians, or operational colleagues.
- Exposure to specialist OHL tools, inspection equipment, diagnostic technologies, or emerging engineering solutions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical information and contribute to effective engineering decisions.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to support the development, review, and maintenance of engineering guidance, procedures, and technical documentation.
What You'll Get
£47,442 - £51,664 dependent on experience.
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance, Job Requirement Car and competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to several flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
More Information
The closing date for this vacancy is Midnight 13 September 26, with interviews due to take place w/c 21 September 26 onwards. We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.
About Us
Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating, and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business
At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
About Us
Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating, and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business
At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2129 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~167k in sampleP25 £38kP75 £59k
£31kmedian £46kgoing rate £46k£73k
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2129 going rate of £46,100. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.