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Chief Electrical Engineer

Job Posted: 4 hours ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Manchester

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Chief Electrical Engineer - National Grid Transmission Projects

Location: Remote (with occasional travel to Manchester)
Sector: Energy / Transmission
Contract: Can be outside of scope of IR35

Summary of the Role

We are seeking an experienced Chief Electrical Engineer to support major National Grid Transmission projects. Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, this role provides high-level technical leadership across bid development, project assurance, and design governance. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and risk-aware project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Bid Support, including:

Identification and assessment of project risks

Input into project programmes

Enquiry and bid evaluations

General technical advisory support

Technical Assurance of DCAAR packs for project designs

Support the wider engineering and project teams in achieving high-quality, safe, and compliant design outcomes

Build strong relationships with stakeholders across engineering, project management, and client teams

Qualifications

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with a recognised professional body

Technical Experience

Extensive, in-depth knowledge of National Grid design practices, installation requirements, and governance

Proven experience acting as CDAE on National Grid Transmission projects

Engineering experience within transmission, utilities, or similar heavy engineering sectors

Strong understanding of UK legislation, standards, and technical regulations

Awareness of risk identification, management and quantification, as well as broader HSE requirements

Personal Specification

Highly motivated, proactive, and able to work independently

Effective communicator with confidence engaging colleagues, client teams, and stakeholders

Consistently prioritises safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance

Strong customer focus and commitment to delivering high-quality engineering outcomes

If you’re an accomplished engineering professional ready to shape the delivery of critical UK transmission infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you

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