Principal Engineer

Salary from £70,800 to £88,500

Plus up to 20% annual bonus, Car Allowance and Family Cover Healthcare

Permanent/Hybrid

Help us create a better future, quicker! At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity – safely, securely and sustainably in the communities we serve.

Salary from £70,800 to £88,500

Plus up to 20% annual bonus, Car Allowance and Family Cover Healthcare

Permanent/Hybrid

Closing Date: 15/09/2026

At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity – safely, securely and sustainably in the communities we serve.

At SP Energy Networks, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team of Transmission Design Engineers responsible for developing the Basic Engineering solutions for major capital projects. Drive innovation, value-led engineering and investment planning decisions to support the Transmission project programme while reducing asset lifecycle costs.

• Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary engineering team to deliver efficient, cost-effective design solutions.
• Oversee front-end engineering design across the full SPT Transmission project portfolio.
• Identify and implement engineering improvements within standard design solutions.
• Ensure the team is effectively resourced and support organisational change to achieve business objectives.
• Embed Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) requirements into all engineering solutions.
• Solve complex engineering challenges through technical expertise, innovation and sound engineering judgement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project delivery and business performance.
• Define engineering scope during the early project development phase.
• Provide technical advice on emerging business requirements and future network needs.
• Lead, develop and performance manage a team of professional engineers.
• Support training, coaching and mentoring to build team capability and succession.

• Degree qualified in Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status.
• Strong experience in the design and delivery of large-scale electrical infrastructure or transmission projects.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Experience applying CDM regulations, designer risk assessment and Health & Safety best practice.
• Knowledge of innovative engineering technologies and sustainable design solutions.
• Understanding of transmission plant, equipment and network operation.

• Engineering qualification (BSc/BEng) and/or postgraduate qualification (MBA, MSc) or equivalent experience.
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent experience.
• Experience in electrical infrastructure and transmission network design.
• Previous people management experience.

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

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