Principal Engineer Job London area,England UK,Engineering

Principal Engineer Cambuslang 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

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. 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.

What you’ll be doing

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.

What you’ll bring

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.
Minimum Criteria 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.

What’s in it for you

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%.
At Scottish Power, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow.
That’s why our benefits include:
36 days annual leave
Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
Payroll giving and charity matched funding
Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
Life Assurance (4x salary)
Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee…