Principal Engineer - Civils - #2159672

Principal Engineer - Civils

We're looking for an experienced Principal Engineer - Civils to provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise across transmission and substation infrastructure.

The Role

You will:

* Own and maintain technical specifications for substation civil works, including buildings, bunds and trenches, incorporating lessons learned from projects.

* Act as a technical authority, reviewing and approving civil aspects of standardised substation construction.

* Provide expert technical advice to Project Engineering, Asset Management and Operations on scope, specifications, supplier selection and asset condition.

* Provide civil engineering expertise to Design Authority reviews, ensuring project proposals are fit for purpose.

* Represent the business at industry forums including ENA and CIGRE, supplier meetings and conferences.

* Lead the introduction of new technologies and construction approaches for substation infrastructure.

You'll have:

* A degree in Civil Engineering and Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional institution.

* Extensive experience in the design, specification, construction, operation and maintenance of civil infrastructure, ideally within the energy sector.

* Strong knowledge of relevant British and European Standards.

* Excellent technical judgement and the ability to assess complex issues and evaluate engineering solutions.

* Strong organisational, project management and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across a wide range of disciplines and seniority levels.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior civil engineer to shape technical standards, influence major infrastructure projects and help drive innovation across substation construction.

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.