Principal/Associate Director Electrical Engineer – Utilities and Infrastructure Lead

AtkinsRéalis; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Principal/Associate Director level electrical engineer to lead infrastructure projects across energy, transportation, and nuclear sectors. You will guide utility coordination, network integration, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring robust, compliant designs and delivery across HV, MV, and LV networks.

The role requires a Master's in Electrical Engineering, chartered status (MIET/IEEE desirable), and a proven record delivering large-scale infrastructure programs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree is required for the role.
• Experience delivering major infrastructure, energy, transportation or nuclear projects is essential.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Knowledge of HV/MV/LV networks and utility coordination is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and integration of utility infrastructure (HV, MV, LV).
• Manage interfaces with National Grid, DNOs, ICPs, utility providers, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership for diversions, connections, capacity assessments, and network reinforcement.
• Develop electrical infrastructure strategies and long-term power supply solutions for major projects.
• Manage risks related to utility interfaces, outages, and programme delivery.

Skills

Technical leadership

Strategic direction

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (MIET/IEEE) desirable

Job description

Overview

Take our vision into the future

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's'a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So talk to us about what's'ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.

We are seeking a Principal/ Associate Director level electrical engineer. You will be working in within our Electrical Engineering team in our Power and Energy Solutions Practice based from one of our key locations of Birmingham, Epsom, Glasgow or Leeds. You'll enjoy working in a hybrid manner, sometimes directly at client sites, sometimes from our offices or from home.

Your Purpose

In this role you will provide technical leadership and strategic direction for electrical infrastructure and utility systems across major infrastructure, energy, transportation, nuclear, and development projects. Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for utility coordination, network integration, electrical distribution systems, and stakeholder engagement with transmission and distribution network operators.

Your role

• Leading the planning, coordination, and integration of utility infrastructure including HV, MV, and LV electrical networks.
• Managing interfaces with National Grid, DNOs, ICPs, utility providers, regulators, and key stakeholders.
• Providing technical leadership for utility diversions, new connections, capacity assessments, and network reinforcement works.
• Developing electrical infrastructure strategies and long-term power supply solutions for major projects.
• Managing risks associated with utility interfaces, outages, network constraints, and programme delivery.

About you

In addition to having strong communication and leadership skills, you will have a proven track record delivering major infrastructure, energy, transportation, or nuclear projects. You will be able to demonstrate a selection of the following experience and attributes:

• Experience with transmission and distribution networks.
• Experience managing utility diversions, new connections, and stakeholder interfaces.
• Strong understanding of National Grid, DNO, ICP, and utility company processes.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Knowledge of

• HV/MV/LV power distribution systems.
• Utility infrastructure coordination and protection systems.
• Electrical design governance and assurance.
• Network capacity assessments and connection strategies.
• Utility asset relocation and diversion projects.
• Construction power systems and temporary electrical supplies.
• Relevant UK and international electrical standards.

Essential

• Master's degree (MEng/MSc) Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer and a Member of recognised professional institution (e.g., MIET, IEEE) desirable
• Experience of working in a similar sector e.g. Nuclear, offshore wind, power transmission and distribution, airports and transportation, utilities, major infrastructure, energy transmission projects.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

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