Principal Engineer - Civils

Principal Engineer - Civils We're looking for an experienced Principal Engineer - Civils to provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise across transmission and substation infrastructure. The Role You will:

• Own and maintain technical specifications for substation civil works, including buildings, bunds and trenches, incorporating lessons learned from projects.
• Act as a technical authority, reviewing and approving civil aspects of standardised substation construction.
• Provide expert technical advice to Project Engineering, Asset Management and Operations on scope, specifications, supplier selection and asset condition.
• Provide civil engineering expertise to Design Authority reviews, ensuring project proposals are fit for purpose.
• Represent the business at industry forums including ENA and CIGRE, supplier meetings and conferences.
• Lead the introduction of new technologies and construction approaches for substation infrastructure. You'll have:
• A degree in Civil Engineering and Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional institution.
• Extensive experience in the design, specification, construction, operation and maintenance of civil infrastructure, ideally within the energy sector.
• Strong knowledge of relevant British and European Standards.
• Excellent technical judgement and the ability to assess complex issues and evaluate engineering solutions.
• Strong organisational, project management and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across a wide range of disciplines and seniority levels. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior civil engineer to shape technical standards, influence major infrastructure projects and help drive innovation across substation construction.