Principal Electrical Engineer Location: Manchester / Warrington (Hybrid - 2 days office / 3 days home, flexibility where needed) Permanent Key Responsibilities - Deliver electrical design across HV transmission and distribution projects (132kV-275kV+) - Produce and review design deliverables, specifications, and Bills of Quantity (BoQs) - Work on substation, cable, and network infrastructure projects - Support technical reviews, design assurance, and risk assessments - Engage with Independent Connection Providers (ICPs), Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), and network stakeholders - Support construction, commissioning, and project delivery teams - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on complex infrastructure projects - Mentor engineers and support team capability Requirements - Experience working on UK transmission or distribution networks - Strong knowledge of HV systems (132kV / 275kV / grid or DNO environments) - Experience with substations, cables, or network infrastructure projects - Familiarity with UK standards, specifications, and design assurance processes - Experience working with contractors, ICPs, or client-side delivery teams - Strong understanding of safety, compliance, and regulated environments - Practical, delivery-focused mindset with strong stakeholder engagement Contract Type: Permanent Work Schedule: Hybrid (2 days in office / 3 days from home, with flexibility) Benefits - Opportunity to work across major UK grid and network upgrade program