Chief Electrical Engineer

Scantec; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK engineering firm is seeking an experienced Chief Electrical Engineer to lead National Grid Transmission projects. This role involves providing technical leadership, ensuring compliance with regulations, and delivering high-quality engineering outcomes. Key responsibilities include supporting bid development, ensuring technical assurance of project designs, and effectively engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering degree and Chartered Engineer status, along with extensive experience in transmission engineering and a strong focus on safety and risk management.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of National Grid design practices and governance.
• Experience acting as CDAE on National Grid Transmission projects.
• Strong understanding of UK legislation and technical regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support major National Grid Transmission projects with high-level technical leadership.
• Provide bid support and technical advisory for project designs.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and ensure compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Customer focus

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status

Job description

Overview

Chief Electrical Engineer - National Grid Transmission Projects

Location : Remote (with occasional travel to Manchester)

Sector : Energy / Transmission

Contract : Can be outside of scope of IR35

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Chief Electrical Engineer to support major National Grid Transmission projects. Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, this role provides high-level technical leadership across bid development, project assurance, and design governance. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and risk-aware project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Bid Support, including:
  • Identification and assessment of project risks
  • Input into project programmes
  • Enquiry and bid evaluations
  • General technical advisory support
• Technical Assurance of DCAAR packs for project designs
• Support the wider engineering and project teams in achieving high-quality, safe, and compliant design outcomes
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across engineering, project management, and client teams

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with a recognised professional body

Technical Experience

• Extensive, in-depth knowledge of National Grid design practices, installation requirements, and governance
• Proven experience acting as CDAE on National Grid Transmission projects
• Engineering experience within transmission, utilities, or similar heavy engineering sectors
• Strong understanding of UK legislation, standards, and technical regulations
• Awareness of risk identification, management and quantification, as well as broader HSE requirements

Personal Specification

• Highly motivated, proactive, and able to work independently
• Effective communicator with confidence engaging colleagues, client teams, and stakeholders
• Consistently prioritises safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance
• Strong customer focus and commitment to delivering high-quality engineering outcomes

If you’re an accomplished engineering professional ready to shape the delivery of critical UK transmission infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.