Site Engineer Team Lead

Are you ready to lead from the front?

We’re seeking an accomplished Engineer and Team Leader to drive the success of our Oil Management Unit (OMU), delivering vital operations that keep the electricity transmission network running reliably.

In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee a skilled team of 10 professionals, including LGV drivers, plant operatives, and waste treatment specialists. You’ll be responsible for managing complex oil handling projects within substation environments, ensuring high standards of safety, environmental protection, and quality assurance. You’ll create a cohesive team culture, inspire performance, and maintain compliance with waste permits, Technically Competent Manager (TCM) requirements, and WAMITAB qualification.

We’re looking for a qualified Engineer with proven leadership experience and a track record of delivering projects safely and effectively. Your ability to motivate teams and uphold the highest standards will be essential to this role. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a high-impact team leader position where your expertise and dedication will help secure the UK’s energy future. You’ll enjoy a supportive environment, professional development, and the satisfaction of knowing your work helps powers millions of homes and businesses.

Requirements:

• Min HNC engineering qualification
• Waste Treatment experience
• NEBOSH – General cert
• Experience of leading a team

Desirable

• L4 Certificate of Technical Competence in Waste Management

Pay And Benefits

• A starting salary of £58,830 to £61,740 pa including allowance + Paid overtime + Company Car
• 37 Hours per week Mon – Fri, occasional weekend work
• Training and Development.
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days.
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days.
• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. Totalling 18%.
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – relevant to your role.
• Access to flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
• Access to apps that support health, fitness and wellbeing.

Apply today and help shape the future of energy transmission.