CONTROL ROOM ENGINEER
- Manchester
- £50,000-77,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
- Salary: £50k - 77k per year + Benefits
- Category
- Sector:
- Contract type Permanent
- Consultant: Awais Ishaq
Location: Manchester
Salary: £50,000 - £77,000 + BenefitsShift Work RequiredLooking for a role where your decisions make a real impact - every single day?
As a Hub Control Room Engineer, you'll be right at the centre of the action, helping to monitor and manage the electricity distribution network that powers over five million people across the North West. Whether it’s fault restoration, system control, or outage planning, you’ll be making critical decisions in real time that keep homes, hospitals, schools, and businesses connected.Who are we?Morson Talent are proud to be working in partnership with Scotish Power Electricity North West - the region's electricity network operator and a key player in the UK's journey to net-zero. From powering local communities to enabling the growth of renewable energy, they're leading the way toward a cleaner, greener future.What You'll Be DoinAs a Hub Control Room Engineer, you'll be on the front line of the Network Management Hub - making critical decisions in real time to keep the network safe, reliable, and efficient. In this fast-paced and collaborative control room environment, you'll:
- Monitor and manage the electricity distribution network in real-time.
- Take the lead on restoring customer supply during unplanned faults - restoring customer supplies safely and efficiently to meet performance targets.
- Perform power system analysis to support safe plant operation, generator output and system security.
- Liaise with internal dispatchers, field engineers, embedded generators, and other DNOs to keep everything running smoothly.
- Deliver top-tier customer service, especially during incidents, keeping internal teams and customers informed.
- Always prioritise safety, following legislation and company codes of practice.
- Be part of a high-impact team that keeps the lights on for millions
- Gain exposure to cutting-edge network control and operations
- Build a career in a future-focused sector leading the clean energy transition
- Work with a supportive, inclusive team who genuinely care about what they do
- 25 days holiday (plus more with length of service)
- Private healthcare & wellbeing support
- Access to a rewards portal with discounts on top brands
- Fantastic learning & development opportunities
- A company culture that puts people first, values individuality, and celebrates diversity
- An HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering (essential)
- A sound understanding of electrical power systems and network operation
- Excellent communication skills - you'll need to be clear, calm and customer-focused
- A strong focus on safety and regulatory compliance
- High computer literacy and confidence working with complex operational systems
- Great interpersonal skills - you'll influence and collaborate across teams, customers and third parties
- A desire to make a difference in your community through reliable energy delivery