Does UK Power Networks pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, UK Power Networks employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at UK Power Networks. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at UK Power Networks?

86% of UK Power Networks employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated UK Power Networks 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at UK Power Networks?

Project Manager (16) , Manager (11) , Engineer (10) , Assistant Accountant (6) , Cable Jointer (5) , Planning Engineer (4) , Accountant (3) , Communications Officer (3) , Field Engineer (3) , Finance (3) , Administrative (2) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Analyst (2) , Business Support (2) , Business Support Administrator (2)

What are the pros of working at UK Power Networks according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits (but maternity awful)" ((in 31 reviews)); "Plenty of committed people and great executive management make this company one of the best to work for." ((in 22 reviews)); "Good salary and progression prospects" ((in 21 reviews)); "apart from some good colleagues" ((in 13 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at UK Power Networks according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management Was very bored People only stay long because of the old pensions Home working not flexible Old school company culture Dress code outdated" ((in 19 reviews)); "Bully culture, division between the project and engineering teams." ((in 10 reviews)); "Not very flexible, quite slow career progression" ((in 6 reviews)); "Constant scheming, manipulation, unfair decisions, unethical decisions for profit, gender/age/race discrimination and bullying." ((in 4 reviews)); "Old style leadership, not modern" ((in 3 reviews))

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UK Power Networks Reviews

4.3

86% would recommend to a friend

(279 total reviews)

Basil Scarcela

85% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (279 reviews)

UK Power Networks has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 279 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The UK Power Networks employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, mining, utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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279 reviews

5.0

4 July 2026

Great people hindered by unresponsive management

Dsm assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

People make it a great place

Cons

Senior managers and directors do a lot of telling and not a lot of listening

4.0

15 June 2026

Nice people and interesting work, but WFH inflexibility

Commercial solicitor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Nice people, decent pay and benefits. Interesting work. Great job security

Cons

A bit inflexible on WFH which is tough on working Mums

3.0

6 Apr 2026

Good stepping stone

Administrative assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

some good colleagues, independent working

Cons

work load, lack of team work, location

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Jobs at UK Power Networks

Business Services Administrator - Powercare

London, England

GBP 32K - GBP 32K /yr

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Business Support Assistant

Bury St Edmunds, England

GBP 35K - GBP 35K /yr

(Employer provided)

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HR Advisor

Elephant & Castle, England

GBP 40K - GBP 58K /yr

(Glassdoor Est.)

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Talent Acquisition Partner

GBP 57K - GBP 57K /yr

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