Lead Power Substation Engineering & Delivery
Jobleads-UK • Birmingham, England • Posted June 18, 2026
About the Role
Principal Engineer – Power (Substation Build)
AKA: Lead Engineer, Chief Engineer
Location: High Marnham UK (Near Lincoln) – Project-based with further national opportunities
Sector: Power / Major Infrastructure
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Be part of one of the largest upgrades to the UK power network in decades. This is a career-defining opportunity to shape complex power infrastructure while influencing engineering standards, innovation and delivery excellence across major projects.
What is a Principal Engineer?
Think number 2 on a project at delivery stage. You are the go to, subject matter expert for all Civils and Structural deliverables. You look after a team of Project, Senior, Section and Site Engineers. Sitting with the senior leaders on the project.
We are looking for an experienced Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership on high-value substation projects,...