Principal Engineer - HV Cable

Egis; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Workplace pension

Company car scheme

Job summary

Egis is seeking a Principal Engineer (HV Cable) based in the UK to oversee HV plant design submissions for National Grid projects.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and proven experience in HV cable project development. Responsibilities include reviewing designs for safety and compliance, providing feedback, and ensuring alignment with project objectives. Competitive salary, medical insurance, and flexible working hours are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HV cable project development.
• Strong knowledge of the UK HV infrastructure.
• Experience with DNO sector engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess HV cable design submissions for compliance.
• Provide detailed feedback on design gaps.
• Chair design review meetings with stakeholders.

Skills

HV cable project development

Knowledge of UK HV infrastructure

Technical approval processes

Design compliance assessment

Education

HNC or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

EGIS is a leading global architecture, consulting, construction engineering and operating firm focused on building a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. In 2023 EGIS acquired Omnia Projects, a UK‑based engineering consultancy specialising in electricity transmission and distribution. Omnia, established in 2012, delivers critical infrastructure for clients such as National Grid and contributes to the UK’s evolving energy system.

Role Description

Principal Engineer (HV Cable). Responsible for reviewing, assessing, and approving HV plant design submissions for National Grid and/or Distribution Network Operator (DNO) projects. The role ensures that designs for substations, transformers, switchgear, and other HV infrastructure comply with National Grid/DNO engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess HV cable design submissions for compliance with National Grid/DNO policies, procedures, and engineering standards.
• Provide detailed feedback and recommendations to address design gaps, non‑compliance, or potential risks.
• Approve final designs once all technical, safety, and regulatory requirements are met.
• Chair constructability and design review meetings with a variety of stakeholders.
• Coordinate and interface with other engineering disciplines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between National Grid/DNO and contractors regarding HV cable design matters.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (asset management, project delivery teams, other engineering disciplines) to ensure design alignment with project objectives.
• Participate in design coordination meetings, workshops, and technical reviews with contractors and suppliers.
• Identify potential risks related to safety, reliability and performance in contractor designs and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure that all designs incorporate appropriate risk mitigation measures, including hazard identification (HAZID) and risk assessments.
• Maintain comprehensive records of design submissions, review comments, and approval decisions.
• Prepare technical reports and assurance documentation for internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Monitor performance related to design quality and compliance, providing feedback to management as needed.

Qualifications

• Essential
• HNC or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in HV cable project development, constructability, design or technical approval within the electricity transmission and/or DNO sector.
• Strong knowledge of the UK HV infrastructure, including interfaces with other disciplines such as HV plant, civil, OHL and P&C.
• Desirable
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards CEng accreditation.
• Experience producing, reviewing and approving designs for National Grid and/or DNO projects.
• Previous National Grid BP141 Design Assurance Engineer authorisation.
• Previous nomination as BP137 Contractor Design Approval Engineer on National Grid projects.

Location & Working Hours

Home based with the option to work from Omnia offices (Stafford, Stockton Heath and Northallerton) as project requirements dictate. Must be willing to travel anywhere throughout the UK. Ideally full‑time, but contingent worker contract and part‑time options may be considered.

Package

• Competitive salary plus discretionary bonus.
• 40 hours per week working hours; all overtime payable or time off in lieu.
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to increase.
• Private medical insurance.
• Workplace pension.
• Death in service.
• Company car scheme.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

EGIS is an equal opportunities employer and values a diverse organisation. All applications are assessed purely on experience, essential and desirable criteria, and suitability for the role. We are committed to inclusion, listening and respect for everyone.