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About the Role

The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally. Our division provides multi-disciplinary engineering expertise across HV power transmission projects including onshore and offshore HV substations / HVDC Interconnector converter stations, overhead line (OHL) and HV cable installations. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an Electrical Technical Principal with extensive experience of delivering major transmission infrastructure projects in UK and abroad. The role will span a diverse portfolio of work and there will be opportunities for advancement within the team. The selected candidate will lead the delivery for primary electrical design on multiple major utility power transmission infrastructure projects at various project life cycle stages.

Responsibilities

Providing electrical discipline lead design input for HV transmission infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Preparing/reviewing clarifications to RFIs, and reviewing/approving technical deliverables related to electrical works.
Providing technical guidance and support to the wider engineering team.
Delivering key input at project bid stage for transmission projects covering resourcing/capability statements/delivery methodology plans/delivery programmes.
Working closely with other project discipline lead engineers and internal/external stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met from a technical and commercial perspective.
Providing lead role interfacing with client contacts including attendance at Client progress meetings and workshops.
Ensuring electrical designs and operations comply with all applicable client standards, and safety/environmental regulations.
Identifying and resolving technical issues that arise during the design and construction phases for electrical power infrastructure projects.
Managing multiple projects simultaneously, including overseeing electrical design stage works and site assessments/construction support as required.
Staying updated with the latest technological advancements and incorporating them into electrical infrastructural design.
Leading the electrical engineering team in project design for transmission and distribution infrastructure at all project lifecycle stages.
Ensuring excellent technical quality within project scope, cost, and time.
Collaborating with the Project Manager to build and develop the electrical design Team.
Overseeing technical management, coordinating interfaces, and resolving technical design issues/interfaces.
Contributing to proposal writing with delivery methodology development and resource requirement assessment.
Coordinating with other disciplines (e.g., civil, environmental, secondary design) to integrate primary electrical designs seamlessly.
Integrating and coordinating designs across disciplines for a fully coordinated design.
Proficiency in reviewing, checking and approval of electrical engineering design documentation / drawings for FEED and construction level detailed design packages.
Ensuring compliance with relevant standards is crucial.
Communicating technical information effectively, collaborating with team members, clients and other stakeholders.
Demonstrating leadership qualities, especially when guiding the engineering team and collaborating with stakeholders.

Requirements

Extensive experience of delivering major transmission infrastructure projects in UK and abroad.
Deep knowledge of electrical engineering substation principles for transmission and distribution infrastructure, including for utility clients.
Experience of delivering technical quality management with clear plans for reviews, checks, and approvals.
Relevant experience in power transmission electrical engineering design with a wide variety of transmission and distribution projects.
Eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker.

Skills

Electrical engineering substation principles
Technical quality management
Leadership
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Design integration
Reviewing and approving electrical engineering design documentation
Verbal and written communication
Technical expertise

Location

Brighton
Croydon
London
Glasgow
UK

Work Type

Hybrid working

Experience Level

Extensive experience
Senior

Education Level

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Chartered Engineer

Benefits

Pension contributions matched between 4.5% and 7%
Life assurance equal up to 4 x basic salary, with an option to increase to 6 x salary
Income protection scheme providing financial benefit, absence and return to work support
Flexible benefits including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing
Annual bonus schemes
Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues
Health cash plan
Access to Peppy for menopause expert support
Comprehensive wellbeing program with family access
Ability to flex salary for a wide range of health benefits, extendable to family
Minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays
Ability to buy or sell leave
10 days additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers
Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service
Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts
Enhanced family leave policies
26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave
Two weeks paid paternity/partner leave
Shared parental leave matching maternity leave (up to 24 weeks at full pay)
Up to five additional days leave for significant caring responsibilities (two paid)
Policies and support for military families
Primary annual professional institution subscription
Mentoring, formal training, and self-development options
Membership in Advanced Employee Networks (LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, parents/carers)
Support through the Armed Forces Network
Opportunities to make a difference within communities through social outcomes

About the Company

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.
We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve.
Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do.
With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.
Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best.
As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued.
Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.
Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK.
We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments.
We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

Equal Opportunity

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.
We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.