Engineer - Connections Business Development

On-site in Sunderland +4·Added 8 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Northern Powergrid

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Overview

Job details

£55,940 - £76,499 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
About £3,580 - £4,580 a month after tax.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays
Paid annual leave, per the ad.

Skills

Project Management

The role

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 £55,940 - £76,499 (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.

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.

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.