Principal Engineer

bolton, greater manchester, north west england, United Kingdom Company:JR UK Client /

Employer:

JD Ross Energy

Posted: 23.05.2026

Job reference: 391538644223839436837342

Location

JR UK

Client / Employer

JD Ross Energy

Job reference

391538644223839436837342

Listing type

Basic

EU work permit required

No

Posted

23.05.2026

07.07.2026

The business is a global engineering and consulting organisation with a long-standing heritage in delivering technical advisory, design, and assurance services across the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors
.

They support developers, utilities, investors, and lenders through the full project lifecycle—ranging from early‑stage feasibility through to detailed design, construction, and commissioning. With a strong UK presence and international reach, the company combines local expertise with global capability
, offering engineers the chance to work on complex and impactful projects worldwide.

We are supporting a well‑established engineering and technical advisory consultancy in their search for a Senior Power Systems Design Consultant to join a growing Power Systems Engineering team based in Manchester
.

This is a senior‑level role focused on the design of high‑voltage substations and power systems
, working across a diverse portfolio of UK and international renewable energy, infrastructure, and utility projects
. You will play a key part in delivering technically robust solutions while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to complex, multi‑disciplinary projects.

Please note: This role requires on‑site attendance in Manchester at least 3 days per week and candidates must already hold full UK right to work
.

• Lead and deliver electro‑mechanical design of substations across distribution, transmission, and industrial networks
• Managing a team of consultants.
• Produce and review primary substation designs
  , including layouts and single‑line diagrams
• Design and specify Protection & Control systems
  , including SCADA interfaces
• Undertake CT/VT selection and system calculations
• Ensure designs comply with UK legislation, safety requirements, and industry standards
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary internal teams and external stakeholders
• Support and mentor graduate and junior engineers
• Contribute to technical reports, client documentation, and design reviews

• 8+ years experience in Transmission & Distribution engineering
• (or 7+ years with MSc / PhD in Electrical Engineering or similar)
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience, with at least 7 direct reports.
• Strong power systems design experience up to 132 kV (experience to 400 kV highly desirable
  )
• In‑depth understanding of UK electrical engineering standards and regulations
• Experience delivering engineering solutions across industrial, distribution, and transmission networks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Professional registration (e.g.
  IEng
  , or working towards)
• Substation safety & access training (e.g.
  NSI 30, BESC / AIM
  )
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 and construction safety
• Prior involvement in installation and commissioning activities
• Exposure to technical consultancy or business development support