Senior Engineer (Development)

In this role you lead the development and delivery of major construction, reinforcement and customer connection projects across the SPM license area. You coordinate multidisciplinary teams to take projects from concept to completion, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget compliance. You evaluate technical, commercial and environmental options to optimize outcomes and drive innovation. You contribute to the growth of the SPM 132kV Networks business within SP Energy Networks’ mission to enable reliable, sustainable electricity.

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase
• Share Incentive Plan
• Electric Vehicle Schemes
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Dental and private medical insurance

• Lead the development and delivery of major construction, reinforcement and customer connection projects
• Manage activities from concept through to construction delivery
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including internal specialists, contractors and consultants
• Drive safe, compliant and efficient project delivery per regulatory and company requirements
• Evaluate technical, commercial and environmental solutions to optimize outcomes
• Manage project risks, programmes, budgets and stakeholder relationships
• Promote innovation, continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within approved investment allowances

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Significant experience delivering major infrastructure, utilities or construction projects
• Experience in route development, site selection and statutory consenting
• Strong project management and risk management expertise
• Knowledge of procurement, contract management and construction delivery
• Understanding of planning, environmental and regulatory requirements
• Strong commercial awareness including budgeting and financial control
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to lead and influence multidisciplinary teams
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience within the electricity transmission or distribution sector
• Knowledge of electricity network regulatory frameworks
• Understanding of environmental assessments and biodiversity requirements
• Experience with NEC, FIDIC, Design & Build or similar contracts
• Experience using Power BI and asset management principles within regulated utilities

• Stakeholder engagement
• Communication
• Negotiation
• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Project
• Power BI