EHV Connections Commercial Lead Engineer

Northern Powergrid Limited; Castleford; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (rising with service)

Car allowance or company car scheme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Northern Powergrid Limited is seeking an Engineer for Connections Business Development in the UK to lead end-to-end EHV connection processes from enquiry to energisation and to act as the commercial lead on major EHV schemes across AI, data centres, industrial developments, renewables and public-sector projects.

The role focuses on delivering robust connection offers, managing design and policy interpretations, and building strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Requires an HND or degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Offers good understanding of EHV and regulated energy environments.
• Demonstrates strong commercial judgement and contract awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end EHV connection process from enquiry to energisation.
• Act as the commercial lead on major EHV schemes across AI, data centres, industrial developments, renewables and public-sector projects.
• Prepare compliant EHV connection offers by applying design solutions and policy interpretations.
• Manage project risks across design options, reinforcement needs and regulatory expectations.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and represent Northern Powergrid in industry and regulatory forums.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Driving Licence

Experience in EHV

Commercial judgement

ICP/IDNO experience

Regulated energy environment

Transmission/Distribution design

Project Management

Contract law experience

Education

HND or degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Job description

Northern Powergrid Limited is seeking an Engineer for Connections Business Development in the UK to lead end-to-end EHV connection processes from enquiry to energisation and to act as the commercial lead on major EHV schemes across AI, data centres, industrial developments, renewables and public-sector projects.

The role focuses on delivering robust connection offers, managing design and policy interpretations, and building strong stakeholder relationships.