Northern Powergrid
Project Connections Engineer - EHV
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Project Connections Engineer - EHV
Engineer - Connections Business Development
Reference: 100097
The Connections Business Development Team is focused on delivering quotation services to EHV customers and managing their expectations from the initial engagement to the final connection.
This is an exciting time to join the energy sector. Distribution networks are central to decarbonisation and industry reform, and in this role, you will help shape technically robust, commercially sound EHV connection solutions for major customers and strategic national projects. You will play a key part in strengthening network capability and supporting the future growth of the Northern Powergrid licence areas as we move towards net zero.
What’s the package?
Along with a competitive salary of £53,711 - £73,451 (depending on experience), we also offer:
- Double-matched pension scheme
- 25 days holiday (rising with service) plus bank holidays
- Car allowance or company car scheme
- Strong opportunities for career development and progression
What you’ll be doing
- Lead the end-to-end EHV connection process, guiding customers from enquiry to energisation and ensuring a smooth, positive experience.
- Act as the commercial lead on major EHV schemes across AI, data centres, industrial developments, renewables, and public-sector projects.
- Prepare compliant EHV connection offers by applying design solutions and interpreting technical, commercial, and charging policies with precision.
- Manage project risks across design options, reinforcement needs, and evolving regulatory expectations to ensure robust, future-proof proposals.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships and represent Northern Powergrid in industry, regulatory, and government forums.
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What we’re looking for
We are seeking an engineer with strong commercial and technical capability, curiosity about the wider industry, and a drive to modernise the electricity network. You will work effectively within a high-performing team, building trusted long-term relationships with external stakeholders and resolving commercial challenges confidently. You are a proactive problem-solver, comfortable making decisions, taking ownership, and delivering work through to completion. You will produce high-quality outputs that meet Guaranteed Standard timescales and communicate technical concepts clearly to a range of stakeholders. You will bring solid commercial and technical knowledge, with a clear understanding of how the industry is evolving and how networks must adapt to support decarbonisation.
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Skills, knowledge, and experience
Essential
- HND or degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
- Full clean UK driving licence
- Several years’ experience in an engineering role
- Good understanding of electrical distribution equipment
- Sound commercial judgement
- Confident using Microsoft Office applications
Desirable
- Experience working with ICPs, IDNOs, or major industrial/data centre customers for EHV connections
- Experience in EHV electricity distribution or another regulated energy environment
- Electrical network design experience
- Experience in transmission and/or distribution electrical design engineering
- Project Management Qualifications
- Legal and contract law experience
Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age, or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
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