Senior Circuit Engineer

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Horsham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Senior Circuit Engineer to take technical ownership of high-voltage electricity distribution networks in Horsham, UK. This authoritative role requires strong decision-making on live networks and technical leadership. Candidates should have significant experience in HV operations and a strong safety culture is emphasized within the organization. Join to work on critical infrastructure and enjoy clear progression routes into senior roles.

Benefits

Long-term investment in training

Career development opportunities

Real engineering authority

Qualifications

• Strong experience within a UK DNO or equivalent HV distribution environment.
• Experience in authorising or working within SAP / operational safety frameworks.
• Confident decision-maker for live network outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Acting as technical authority for assigned HV circuits.
• Planning and supporting complex switching and network reconfigurations.
• Leading fault investigation and restoration.

Skills

Technical authority for HV circuits

Strong communication skills

Proven knowledge of HV network operation

Decision-making responsibility

Job description

My client is seeking an experienced Senior Circuit Engineer to take technical ownership of high-voltage electricity distribution networks and play a key role in keeping customers connected safely and reliably.

This is a senior, authoritative engineering role with genuine accountability. You’ll be trusted to make decisions on live networks, provide technical leadership, and act as a key interface between operations, projects and planning teams.

What you’ll be doing

• Acting as technical authority for assigned HV circuits (typically 11kV / 33kV).
• Planning, approving and supporting complex switching, outages and network reconfigurations.
• Leading and supporting fault investigation, restoration and root cause analysis.
• Ensuring full compliance with Electrical Safety Rules, company policies and ENA standards.
• Providing engineering assurance for reinforcement, refurbishment and new connection schemes.
• Reviewing designs from internal teams and third-party providers (ICPs/IDNOs).
• Mentoring and supporting junior engineers and operational staff.
• Working closely with control rooms, field teams, project managers and contractors.

What we’re looking for

• Strong experience within a UK DNO or equivalent HV distribution environment.
• Proven knowledge of HV network operation, protection and asset behaviour.
• Experience authorising or working within SAP / operational safety frameworks (or working towards).
• Confident decision-maker, comfortable taking responsibility for live network outcomes.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence across technical and operational teams.

Why join my client?

• Work on critical electricity infrastructure that underpins communities and industry.
• A role with real engineering authority, not just desk-based review.
• Clear progression routes into Principal Engineer, Network Management or Asset Strategy roles.
• Strong safety culture, long-term investment in training and career development.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.