Location: UK South – JOB TYPE: FULL TIME

At SpikeX, we believe that electrical engineering is more than just technical expertise—it’s about connecting communities, powering progress, and shaping a sustainable future. Founded in the South East and East  of England, our journey began with a commitment to professionalism, innovation, and above all, safety. Every project we undertake reflects our core belief that quality engineering solutions should be reliable, forward-thinking, and tailored to meet the unique challenges of our clients. 

Job Purpose

Field Engineers (SAP’s) oversee the execution of contracts on Distribution Networks up to 33kV, offering technical advice to the broader team. You will participate in all phases of 11/33kV construction projects mainly tree cutting outage management, from planning through to delivering . You will collaborate closely with professional project managers to ensure each project is delivered safely on time, and within budget. Ensuring system safety will be your foremost priority. 

Principle Accountabilities

• Ensure high standards of safety management throughout all areas of responsibility 
• Responsibility for delivery of all construction, maintenance and fault works to time, cost and quality 
• Ensuring staff comply with all policies and procedures and work to a high standard of quality 
• Daily planning, co-ordination and real time responsibility for the efficient utilisation of resources in conjunction with the Region scheduling team  
• Liaise with HV/LV control – submission of HV/LV switching log, complete HV/LV network operations in accordance to distribution safety rules and policies and procedures. etc.  
• Support and provide technical support to field staff,  
• Produce Risk Assessments and Method Statements for the safe delivery of projects work as and when required.  
• Complete quality assurance checks of works completed and take action to rectify any quality issues identified.  
• Liaise with and manage relationships with our customers with the aim of meeting their expectations wherever possible.  
• To be prepared to assist other sections as and when required e.g. organisational changes, system emergencies etc as determined by your skills, knowledge and experience.  
• Complete out of hours safety/emergency response (Standby\System emergency ) as and when required -Volunteer  

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential 

• Good organisational and communication skills 
• ONC Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) 
• HNC Electrical Engineering, or equivalent (if not achieved, must be committed to undertaking studies) 

Desirable 

• LV/HV authorisation on the SPN\EPN network 
• NRSWA (City & Guilds) Supervisors certificate 
• IOSH Managing Safely certificate 

Key Competencies

Essential

• Organisational Awareness 
• Customer Service 
• Safety Management and carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety 
• To be able to work on own initiative 
• Flexibility

Desirable 

• Project Management 
• Prioritisation/Scheduling experience