Installation Engineer

Job Title – Site Technician (Protection & Control) Location – Stone / UK Site Based Job Type – Permanent (Monday–Friday working away) Package – Competitive salary, 28 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, private healthcare, life assurance, salary sacrifice schemes, mental health support, cycle‑to‑work & green car schemes This is a strong opportunity for an experienced site-based wireperson / EC&I technician to join a well‑established UK engineering business delivering critical energy and substation projects across transmission, distribution, and power generation sites. The role suits a hands‑on, safety‑focused individual who is comfortable working on National Grid or similarly regulated sites, takes pride in high‑quality workmanship, and is flexible with UK-wide travel and staying away Monday to Friday. Role * On‑site wiring of protection and control systems * Installation, glanding, and termination of multicore and paired cables * Copper and fibre‑optic communications cabling * Mechanical assembly of cubicles, frameworks, and cable tray/ladder systems * Electrical testing prior to commissioning, including LVD checks * Earth bond, point‑to‑point, insulation resistance, and HV withstand tests * Power‑up, fusing, and functional equipment checks * Supporting test rig builds and hardware testing * Working closely with Site Managers and Engineers to resolve issues * Completing isolations and working on test rigs when appointed Skills and Experience * Minimum 1 year experience as a site-based wireperson * EC&I installation experience on substation control or protection systems * Previous work on National Grid or equivalent regulated sites * Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and wiring schedules * Full UK driving licence * Willingness to stay away Monday–Friday on UK sites Desirable: Mechanical assembly experience, Apprenticeship trained, National Grid Person, SSSTS, 18th Edition, ARC Flash, PASMA, LOTO, Impressed Voltages, Asbestos & Confined Space Awareness