Project Connections Engineer - EHV

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

Job Title: Engineer - Connections Business Development

Reference: 100097

The Connections Business Development Team is focused on delivering quotation services to EHV customers and managing their expectations from the initial engagement to the final connection.

This is an exciting time to join the energy sector. Distribution networks are central to decarbonisation and industry reform, and in this role, you will help shape technically robust, commercially sound EHV connection solutions for major customers and strategic national projects. You will play a key part in strengthening network capability and supporting the future growth of the Northern Powergrid licence areas as we move towards net zero.

What's the package?

Along with a competitive salary of £55,940 - £76,499 (depending on experience), we also offer:

• 25 days holiday (rising with service) plus bank holidays
• Car allowance or company car scheme
• Strong opportunities for career development and progression

You'll be doing

• Lead the end-to-end EHV connection process, guiding customers from enquiry to energisation and ensuring a smooth, positive experience.
• 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 interpreting technical, commercial and charging policies with precision.
• Manage project risks across design options, reinforcement needs and evolving regulatory expectations to ensure robust, future-proof proposals.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and represent Northern Powergrid in industry, regulatory and government forums.

We're looking for

• We are seeking an engineer with strong commercial and technical capability, curiosity about the wider industry and a drive to modernise the electricity network.
• You will work effectively within a high-performing team, building trusted long-term relationships with external stakeholders and resolving commercial challenges confidently.
• You are a proactive problem-solver, comfortable making decisions, taking ownership and delivering work through to completion.
• You will produce high-quality outputs that meet Guaranteed Standard timescales and communicate technical concepts clearly to a range of stakeholders.
• You will bring solid commercial and technical knowledge, with a clear understanding of how the industry is evolving and how networks must adapt to support decarbonisation.

Skills, knowledge and experience

• HND or degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
• Full clean UK driving licence
• Several years’ experience in an engineering role
• Good understanding of electrical distribution equipment
• Sound commercial judgement
• Experience working with ICPs, IDNOs or major industrial/data centre customers for EHV connections
• Experience in EHV electricity distribution or another regulated energy environment
• Experience in transmission and/or distribution electrical design engineering
• Project Management Qualifications
• Legal and contract law experience

Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.