We’re working with a global engineering firm seeking a Principal and Senior Electrical Consulting Engineer to join their growing UK Power team.
As a Principal Engineer, you will lead complex engineering projects, whilst also engaging with clients, leading the team and technical development.
Responsibilities
* Acting as technical lead on major power system projects (transmission, distribution and generation).
* Leading the design, specification and integration of high-voltage systems, including substations, cable systems, transformers, switchgear, and reactive compensation equipment.
* Delivering FEED and conceptual studies, technical due diligence and serving as Owner’s Engineer.
* Providing expert input into power system protection, equipment specification, and system performance assessments.
* Supporting factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning, and construction support.
* Building strong client relationships, identifying new opportunities and contributing to business development and tendering activities.
* Mentoring and developing junior engineers, sharing knowledge across UK and international teams.
Qualifications
* Degree in Electrical Engineering (BEng/BSc minimum; MEng/MSc desirable).
Required Skills
* Experience in power systems engineering within transmission, distribution, or generation projects.
* Broad understanding of the UK electricity sector, regulatory frameworks, and stakeholder landscape.
* In-depth technical expertise in at least one of the following:
* High-voltage plant and equipment (switchgear, transformers, harmonic filters, dynamic reactive compensation)
* Power cable system design and specification
* Power system protection and control
* Experience with design, specification, construction, operation and maintenance of HV electrical infrastructure.
Location: London, Manchester, Newcastle