Control Engineer

Department: Operations Reports to: Head of Technical Salary: Circa £75K (depending on experience and voltage level accreditations) i.e LV, HV & EHV Location: Remote (ideal candidate would be based near to Manchester) The Opportunity Join Leep and play a critical role in keeping our electricity networks safe, compliant and connected. As a Control Engineer, you'll be responsible for the safe operation of our HV and LV networks, ensuring that authorised staff, Independent Connection Providers (ICPs), repair contractors and streetlighting teams work in line with Leep's Distribution Safety Rules and Approved Codes of Practice. You'll maintain network configuration control, oversee networks under construction, support supply restoration activities, and lead a small team of Duty Control Engineers to ensure a Safe System of Work is always maintained. Operating within a 24/7/365 control environment, you'll be part of a 1-in-3 rota, helping to ensure the resilience, regulatory compliance and safe management of Leep's licensed networks. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, ICPs, streetlighting partners, contractors and wider stakeholders, promoting Leep Control's processes and maintaining Leep Utilities ' reputation as a reliable and compliant IDNO. Onboard, technically assess and manage ICPs, Developers and Streetlighting Partners for LV self-authorisation status, including ongoing technical compliance reviews and audits. Support the auditin