Chief Electrical Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by Scantec
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
Manchester
Summary: We are seeking an experienced Chief Electrical Engineer to lead major National Grid Transmission projects, providing high-level technical leadership in bid development, project assurance, and design governance. This role is pivotal in ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and risk-aware project delivery. The position requires occasional travel to Manchester while primarily being remote. The contract is outside the scope of IR35.
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
Key Skills:
- Degree in a relevant engineering discipline
- Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with a recognised professional body
- 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
- 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
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Energy
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.