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Senior / Principal Engineer - HV Distribution

Manchester

BakerHicks has experienced significant growth within the Transmission & Distribution sector over the last decade, securing and delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK.

As our project portfolio continues to expand, we're looking for a Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer - HV Distribution to join our growing team.

We're particularly interested in professionals with HV distribution design experience up to 33kV, however we're also keen to speak with talented Electrical Engineers from a Building Services background who have strong LV/MV design experience and are looking to transition into the energy sector.

This could be an excellent opportunity for engineers looking to apply their existing technical expertise to a rapidly growing market, while gaining exposure to some of the UK's most critical energy infrastructure projects.

In this role, you'll:

  • Lead the design and delivery of HV distribution projects up to 33kV
  • Produce designs, calculations, reports and technical specifications
  • Carry out network studies including load flow, fault level and protection analysis
  • Mentor junior engineers and support the development of the wider team
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across major infrastructure projects
  • Support bids, proposals and technical client engagement activities

 

About You

  • Holds a Minimum of HNC in Electrical Engineering with HV/Power background (MEng/MSc preferred).
  • Working toward Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is beneficial but not essential
  • Strong experience in HV distribution design (Up to 33kV).
  • Proficient in technical report writing, specification and drawing production.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, and other CAD tools.
  • Familiarity with client specifications (e.g. MOD, SSEN, UKPN).
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and team collaboration skills.

 

Why Join BakerHicks?

  • Be part of a growing sector with exciting career development opportunities.
  • Work on impactful infrastructure projects across the UK.
  • At BakerHicks, we don’t just offer a role—we offer a career path. Whether you want to deepen your expertise in HV engineering or explore opportunities across other business units, we actively encourage internal mobility and cross-functional growth. Your development is part of our strategy
  • Inclusive and supportive team culture.

At BakerHicks, we don't just offer a role, we offer a career path. Whether you're an experienced HV engineer or looking to make the move from Building Services into the Energy sector, you'll have the opportunity to develop your expertise, work on impactful projects and grow within a supportive and collaborative environment.

 

Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels.

 

The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements.

In some cases, additional nationality or residency criteria may also apply due to specific client or national security obligations.

 

Further information on National security clearance levels can be found on the UK Government website: (National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK) 

 

About BakerHicks 

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks. 

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.  

  

Benefits 

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.  

What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to: 

  • Company car or cash allowance 
  • Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan 
  • Life assurance scheme 
  • 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave 
  • Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc) 
  • Flexible/hybrid working 
  • Family friendly policies 
  • Employee assistance 
  • Professional development 

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.  
BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.   

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