Principal Engineer - Primary and Plant Design

Hunter Philips Executive Search
📍 birmingham, england, United-Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 11, 2026

Job Description

The company: A global engineering and technology business specialising in electrical power transmission and distribution infrastructure, with a strong focus on high-voltage substations and grid modernisation.

Their niche is in end-to-end grid solutions for utilities and transmission operators , particularly:

  • High-voltage AC transmission substations (132kV up to 400kV+)
  • Grid integration for large-scale renewables (offshore wind, interconnectors, HVDC interfaces)
  • Turnkey substation delivery (design, supply, installation support, commissioning support)


The role: A highly senior engineering authority role within the organisation, responsible for providing independent technical governance and assurance across all primary plant and substation design activities for major transmission and infrastructure projects. The Principal Plant Technical Authority acts as the ultimate engi...

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Job Details

  • Location birmingham, england
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
  • Posted Date June 11, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 21, 2026