Senior Engineer - Major Projects

Overview

Major energy infrastructure projects are central to delivering a secure, resilient and low-carbon energy system. Ofgem is looking for a Senior Engineer to provide engineering and policy support, with a particular focus on some of the UK’s most complex and high-value major projects.

Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator. We’re at the forefront of change across the energy sector, driving toward Net Zero whilst protecting energy consumers, especially vulnerable people.

We’re offering a permanent opportunity where you’ll help ensure we have the technical capability to regulate effectively, whilst supporting work across major infrastructure programmes. You’ll provide high-quality engineering analysis and insight, help underpin our approach to a range of industry-focused areas, and ensure robust delivery of complex projects.

You’ll join the Major Projects team, a multidisciplinary group known for its collaborative approach and strong technical expertise and work closely with network companies, technical advisers and a wide range of stakeholders. Strengthening technical capability, you’ll provide engineering insight that underpins regulatory decision-making across major infrastructure programmes.

You'll ensure complex infrastructure projects are regulated effectively, and decisions are informed by sound engineering judgement, and projects are delivered safely, represent value for money for consumers, and support long-term system resilience.

This role would also embrace candidates who need a flexible / family friendly working pattern.

We’re looking for an experienced engineer with a background in major energy infrastructure, likely gained within utilities or similarly complex environments. Alongside your engineering qualifications, you’ll bring strong analytical capability, alongside the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly to non-technical audiences.

In return, you’ll discover a supportive and inclusive working environment, flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on work-life balance and continuous learning. We’ve created a workplace where people can thrive, including STEM returners, and our culture is grounded in public service values, integrity and a shared commitment to driving positive change across the energy sector.

We have a critical purpose to ensure the UK’s energy infrastructure is safe, resilient and fit for the future. Join us and help provide the engineering assurance that underpins some of the country’s most important energy projects.

Read on and find out more.

• Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline, or able to demonstrate equivalent industry experience, and actively working towards or holding Chartered Engineer status. (LEAD)
• Experience supporting or delivering engineering and construction for major energy infrastructure, including areas such as Power, Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment, Large Onshore Transmission Investment, Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage, Nuclear, and Long Duration Energy Storage. (LEAD)
• Strong analytical capability across both quantitative and qualitative methods, with the ability to deliver key projects to challenging timescales.
• Excellent communication and report drafting skills, including the ability to explain complex technical issues to people without a technical background.

We ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace

Alongside your salary of £47,895, OFGEM contributes £13,875 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes; 30 days annual leave after 2 years;
Excellent training and development opportunities;
The opportunity to join the generous Civil Service pension which also includes a valuable range of benefits; hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office but this is kept under review), flexible working hours and family friendly policies. Plus lots of other…