Job Title: Network Engineer – Graduate

Location: UK – Hybrid 2/3 days a week in Central London

Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE

About the Company

MDE are working with a fast-growing independent electricity distribution business, transforming how new developments connect to the grid. Their mission is to deliver grid connections safely, efficiently, and sustainably, while building excellent relationships with customers, contractors, and internal teams.

As they expand across the UK, they are strengthening their technical and operational teams to support their growth - and we are looking for ambitious individuals who want to grow their career in the power systems and electricity distribution sector.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Network & Systems Support Engineer – Graduate to join our clients operations and engineering teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or Energy Engineering who wants to gain hands-on experience in network operations, documentation management, and compliance. The role offers a blend of technical understanding, process coordination, and stakeholder management - ideal for someone who enjoys both technical problem-solving and ensuring smooth operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the creation, management, and tracking of network documentation including single-line diagrams, cable schedules, and asset registers.
• Assist in monitoring and reporting on network performance, outages, and reliability indices.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, ICPs, and engineers to ensure efficient work orders, site access, and documentation flow.
• Conduct basic technical reviews of designs and documentation, flagging issues to the engineering team.
• Manage work ordering, purchase requests, and contract administration.
• Maintain and update GIS systems, network modelling tools, and data spreadsheets.
• Help prepare dashboards, KPIs, and reports for senior management.
• Support compliance tracking and ensure documentation aligns with technical standards and regulations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects, streamlining processes and workflows within network operations.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong technical understanding or interest in medium- and high-voltage networks (experience with 33kV is a plus).
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong documentation, coordination, and communication skills with a proactive, team-oriented attitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with GIS, CAD, or network modelling tools is advantageous.
• Willingness to learn technical standards, codes, and procedures relevant to electricity distribution.

Why This Role is Attractive

• Gain direct exposure to UK electricity distribution networks and operational processes.
• Work closely with experienced engineers and network specialists to deepen your technical expertise.
• A mix of technical, analytical, and coordination work - ideal for building a strong foundation in network operations.
• Contribute to the safe, sustainable growth of the UK’s electricity network at a time of major industry transformation.