Principal Engineer

National Grid plc; Spalding; In loco; GBP 85.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

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Bonus

Pension scheme with company match

Flexible benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

National Grid is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer for the Viking Link on-site Operations & Maintenance team. You will lead maintenance, outages and projects, acting as Senior Authorised Person and Project Leader to ensure safety and high performance of converter stations, cables and substation assets.

The role requires SAP authorisation, HV/LV expertise, and leadership of engineers, technicians and contractors, with a UK driving licence.

Competenze

• Current SAP authorisation is required.
• Experience as Project Leader in HV operational environments.
• Strong knowledge of HV and LV electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Experience commissioning and decommissioning plant and equipment.
• Proven leadership of engineers, technicians and contractors.
• Minimum HNC qualification in engineering or equivalent.
• IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualifications.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• The ability to make sound decisions in complex operations.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Mansioni

• Lead maintenance, fault investigations, refurbishment and commissioning across Viking Link assets.
• Act as SAP and Project Leader ensuring safety and governance.
• Deliver key engineering projects and asset improvements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to teams.
• Supervise contractors and internal teams to maximise safety and performance.
• Lead outage planning and maintenance to maximise asset availability.
• Support incident investigations and continuous improvement.
• Represent Viking Link in technical meetings with stakeholders.
• Champion safety culture and adherence to procedures.

Conoscenze

Senior Authorised Person (SAP)

Project Leader

HV/LV systems knowledge

Commissioning/Decommissioning

Leadership

HNC in Engineering

IOSH/NEBOSH Health & Safety

Communication

Decision making

UK driving licence

Formazione

HNC Engineering or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

At National Grid Ventures, we're connecting countries, enabling the energy transition and helping create a cleaner, more secure energy future. Viking Link is the world's longest land and subsea interconnector and plays a critical role in connecting the UK and Denmark's electricity networks.

We're looking for an experienced Principal Engineer to join our Operations & Maintenance team at Viking Link. This is a unique opportunity to take a leading role in the safe and efficient operation of one of the UK's most strategically important energy assets.

As a Project Leader and Senior Authorised Person, you'll be at the forefront of maintaining and improving the performance of our converter station, cable systems, substation assets and operational technology. You'll lead critical projects, mentor engineering colleagues and help shape the future of interconnector operations.

Please note: The role is based on site at our Vikinglink Interconnector in Bicker Fen, Lincolnshire, so you must be able to travel to site on a daily basis with a full UK driving licencem, relocation support is available if required.

What you'll do

• Lead maintenance, fault investigations, refurbishment and commissioning activities across Viking Link assets.
• Enact as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) and Project Leader, ensuring the highest standards of operational safety.
• Manage the delivery of key engineering projects and asset improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching and mentoring to Engineers, Technicians and Apprentices.
• Supervise contractors and internal teams, driving excellent safety, environmental and operational performance.
• Lead outage planning and maintenance delivery to maximise asset availability.
• Support incident investigations and continuous improvement activities.
• Represent Viking Link at technical and operational meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Champion a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with operational procedures and standards.

What you'll need

• Current Senior Authorised Person (SAP) authorisation.
• Project Leader experience within a high-voltage operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of HV and LV systems, including electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Experience commissioning and decommissioning plant and equipment.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineers, technicians and contractors.
• A minimum HNC qualification in an engineering discipline or equivalent.
• IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to make sound decisions in complex operational environments.
• A full UK driving licence.

It would be great if you also have;

• Experience within converter stations, transmission, utilities or major infrastructure environments.
• Institute of Asset Management (IAM) certification.
• Membership of the IET or another relevant professional body.
• Knowledge of operational technology, protection and control systems, monitoring systems, HVAC or station power systems.

What you'll get

A competitive salary offered – dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

More Information

This role closes on 15th October 2026 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.

Safety, Health, Environment and Resilience

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.