Technical Principal Electrical

Location/s: Brighton, Croydon, London, Glasgow; UK
Relocation supported: Not supported, but internal applications are welcome
Recruiter contact: Abhijeet Barpanda
Hiring manager contact: Henry Smith

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. 

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. 

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

About the business unit  
The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.   

Overview of the role
Our division provides multi-disciplinary engineering expertise across HV power transmission projects including onshore and offshore HV substations / HVDC Interconnector converter stations, overhead line (OHL) and HV cable installations Due to continued growth, we are looking for an Electrical Technical Principal with extensive experience of delivering major transmission infrastructure projects in UK and abroad. Desirable candidate attributes include National Grid CDAE / LCDAE and TP141 (substations) accreditation.

The role will span a diverse portfolio of work and there will be opportunities for advancement within the team. The selected candidate will lead the delivery for primary electrical design on multiple major utility power transmission infrastructure projects at various project life cycle stages including:

• Feasibility
• Optioneering
• FEED
• Planning
• EPC Tender
• Detailed Design
• Owners Engineer / Construction Supervision

The successful candidate will deliver duties including:

• Design and Development: Providing electrical discipline lead design input for HV transmission infrastructure projects, ensuring they comply with industry standards and regulations
• Technical Support: Prepare/review clarifications to RFIs, review/approve technical deliverables related to electrical works. Provide technical guidance and support to the wider engineering team
• Bid Support: Deliver key input at project bid stage for transmission projects covering resourcing/capability statements/delivery methodology plans/delivery programmes
• Collaboration: Working closely with other project discipline lead engineers and internal/external stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met from a technical and commercial perspective
• Client Interface: Provide lead role interfacing with client contacts including attendance at Client progress meetings and workshops
• Compliance and Safety: Ensuring electrical designs and operations comply with all applicable client standards, and safety/environmental regulations
• Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving technical issues that arise during the design and construction phases for electrical power infrastructure projects
• Project Management: Managing multiple projects simultaneously, including overseeing electrical design stage works and site assessments/construction support as required
• Integration of New Technologies: Staying updated with the latest technological advancements and incorporating them into electrical infrastructural design

Candidate Specification

Technical Expertise:

• Expertise Required: Deep knowledge of electrical engineering substation principles for transmission and distribution infrastructure, including for utility clients
• Quality Management: Experience of delivering technical quality management with clear plans for reviews, checks, and approvals
• Desirable candidate attributes include IOSH / NEBOSH certified, National Grid CDAE / LCDAE and Design Assurance (HV Plant) authorisations

Project Technical Lead:

• The candidate needs to demonstrate relevant experience in the areas below:
• Leadership Role: Lead the electrical engineering team in project design for transmissionand distribution infrastructure at all project lifecycle stages
• Quality Assurance: Ensure excellent technical quality within project scope, cost, and time
• Team Development: Collaborate with the Project Manager to build and develop the electrical design Team
• Daily Management: Oversee technical management, coordinate interfaces, and resolve technical design issues/interfaces
• Proposal Expertise: Contribute to proposal writing with delivery methodology development and resource requirement assessment

Design Coordination and Collaboration:

• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: The candidate should excel in coordinating with other disciplines (e.g., civil, environmental, secondary design) to integrate primary electrical designs seamlessly
• Design integration and coordination across disciplines for a fully coordinated design

Attention to Detail:

• Review of deliverables: proficiency in reviewing, checking and approval of electrical engineering design documentation / drawings for FEED and construction level detailed design packages
• Compliance with relevant standards is crucial

Communication and Leadership:

• Clear Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for conveying technical information, collaborating with team members, clients and other stakeholders effectively
• Leadership Mindset: The candidate should demonstrate leadership qualities, especially when guiding the engineering team and collaborating with stakeholders                                                                                                          

Experience:

• Relevant experience in power transmission electrical engineering design with a wide variety of transmission and distribution projects

Qualifications:

• Education: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Chartered Engineer

This role is perfect for a dynamic and experienced professional looking to make a significant impact in the field of HV power transmission. If you are passionate about leading innovative projects and driving technical excellence, we would love to hear from you!

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Agile working  

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion 

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

Financial wellbeing

• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
• Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.

Employee Ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.
• For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.

Health and wellbeing

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
• Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
• A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
• Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.

Lifestyle

• A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
• 10 days additional paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.
• Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
• Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.

 Enhanced family and carers leave

• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
• Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
• Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
• We offer policies and dedicated support to help military families balance service life with career and wellbeing.

Learning and development

• Primary annual professional institution subscription.
• A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.

Networks, communities, and social outcomes

• Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
• We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Gold Award holders in the MOD Employer Recognition Scheme, supported by our dedicated internal Armed Forces Network.
• Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes.

Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.