Technical Principal (ELECTRICAL HV) NOWOŚĆ

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Our division provides multi-disciplinary engineering expertise across HV power transmission projects including onshore and offshore HV substations / HVDC Interconnector converter stations, overhead line (OHL) and HV cable installations.
Due to continued growth, we are looking for an Electrical Technical Principal with extensive experience of delivering major transmission infrastructure projects in UK and abroad. Desirable candidate attributes include National Grid CDAE / LCDAE and TP141 (substations) accreditation.
The role will span a diverse portfolio of work and there will be opportunities for advancement within the team. The selected candidate will lead the delivery for primary electrical design on multiple major utility power transmission infrastructure projects at various project life cycle stages including:

• Feasibility

• Optioneering

• FEED

• Planning

• EPC Tender

• Detailed Design

• Owners Engineer / Construction Supervision

The successful candidate will deliver duties including:

• Design and Development: Providing electrical discipline lead design input for HV transmission infrastructure projects, ensuring they comply with industry standards and regulations

• Technical Support: Prepare/review clarifications to RFIs, review/approve technical deliverables related to electrical works. Provide technical guidance and support to the wider engineering team

• Bid Support: Deliver key input at project bid stage for transmission projects covering resourcing/capability statements/delivery methodology plans/delivery programmes

• Collaboration: Working closely with other project discipline lead engineers and internal/external stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met from a technical and commercial perspective

• Client Interface: Provide lead role interfacing with client contacts including attendance at Client progress meetings and workshops

• Compliance and Safety: Ensuring electrical designs and operations comply with all applicable client standards, and safety/environmental regulations

• Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving technical issues that arise during the design and construction phases for electrical power infrastructure projects

• Project Management: Managing multiple projects simultaneously, including overseeing electrical design stage works and site assessments/construction support as required

• Integration of New Technologies: Staying updated with the latest technological advancements and incorporating them into electrical infrastructural design

Candidate Specification:

Technical Expertise:

• Deep knowledge of electrical engineering substation principles for transmission and distribution infrastructure, including for utility clients

• Experience of delivering technical quality management with clear plans for reviews, checks, and approvals

• Desirable attributes: IOSH / NEBOSH certified, National Grid CDAE / LCDAE and Design Assurance (HV Plant) authorisations

Project Technical Lead – experience in:

• Leading the electrical engineering team in project design across all lifecycle stages

• Ensuring excellent technical quality within project scope, cost, and time

• Collaborating with the Project Manager to build and develop the electrical design team

• Overseeing technical management, coordinating interfaces, and resolving design issues

• Supporting proposal writing, methodology development, and resource planning

Design Coordination and Collaboration:

• Coordinating with other disciplines (civil, environmental, secondary design) for integrated primary electrical design

• Ensuring complete design integration across all disciplines

Attention to Detail:

• Reviewing, checking, and approving electrical engineering documentation and drawings for FEED and construction

• Ensuring compliance with relevant technical standards

Communication and Leadership:

• Excellent verbal and written communication for clear technical dialogue and collaboration

• Demonstrated leadership qualities in guiding teams and engaging stakeholders

Experience:

• Proven background in electrical engineering design for power transmission and distribution projects

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

• Chartered Engineer