Principal Substation Secondary; P&C Design Engineer

Job Description Overview

Grow your career while reshaping the world.

You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We’re proud to say it’s thanks to our people’s diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you’ll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone’s voice is valued and treated equally.

We’re passionate about what we do, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.

AtkinsRéalis are proud to be working at the heart of the challenges in the energy industry and within our Power Grids team we are continually developing and growing within this area. Our team is currently delivering work across the Transmission and Distribution sectors across the UK as well as supporting other Energy and infrastructure business sectors.

AtkinsRéalis offers a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you can advance your career at the forefront of engineering. As a Principal Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our technical excellence and leading a high-performing team within our Electrical Engineering group. This position provides exposure to a diverse range of projects and technologies, with outstanding opportunities for both technical and leadership development.

You will be based in one of our offices in Glasgow, Leeds, Birmingham or Epsom, working closely with clients and internal teams to deliver best-in-class solutions. Building strong, trusted relationships is central to this role, and you’ll thrive in a mix of office-based and client-facing environments.

You will be accountable for the following tasks including but not limited to:

• Line manage a team of engineers, providing mentorship, performance management, and career development support.
• Support the Electrical Group Lead with recruitment, resourcing, and workforce planning.
• Drive training initiatives and technical development programs for junior engineers.

• Lead FEED and detailed design work streams for electricity transmission substation projects, ensuring technical integrity and compliance with client specifications.

• Oversee and assure the delivery of FEED, detailed design, and bid submissions to the highest standards.

• Provide expert review of all P&C plant aspects

• Manage interfaces with back-office engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure seamless delivery.

• Act as tender manager for HV plant packages, reviewing technical offers and ensuring competitive, compliant submissions.

• Chair design and hazard review meetings, attend site visits, FAT and SAT as required.

• Maintain and grow client relationships, identifying opportunities for future work and contributing to business development activities.

• Actively contribute to business development activities, including identifying opportunities, engaging with clients, and supporting strategic growth initiatives.
• Leading the P&C FEED and detailed design works for major transmission scale projects. Train and develop junior engineers.

• Lead and support the preparation of bids and proposals, including technical input, resource planning, and cost estimation to help secure new work for the P&C team.

• Collaborate with commercial and project management teams to develop competitive and compelling offers aligned with client needs and business objectives.
• Coordinating with other disciplines (Primary, Civil & Structural, PM), sub‑contractors and suppliers as required.
• Attend site visits, FAT and SAT as required under the supervision of senior and principal engineers.
• Strong communication skills along with team working attributes.

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications and experience.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer through the IET or in a path to get it.
• Proven…