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Principal Electrical Consultant Renewable Energy OE
United Kingdom, Glasgow Employment contract · Job Posted May 04, 2026
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Job Description
The Principal Electrical Consultant will lead and deliver Owner’s Engineer (OE) services across a wide range of renewable energy projects, including wind, solar PV and battery energy storage systems. This role provides technical leadership on electrical, grid and SCADA matters, advising clients on complex aspects of electrical design, construction and commissioning. You will coordinate resources within the electrical team to ensure OE activities are delivered to the highest standard, while also providing technical oversight, mentoring and training to more junior colleagues.
Job Responsibility
Lead electrical, grid and SCADA Owner’s Engineer activities on renewable energy projects
Coordinate internal and external electrical resources to deliver OE obligations efficiently
Lead or support construction and commissioning site visits
Assist with or lead project management for OE assignments
Act as a recognised electrical subject-matter expert
Contribute to tenders and proposals
Maintain responsibility for project budgets, schedules and delivery milestones
Attend internal, client and third-party meetings as required
Ensure all deliverables comply fully with approved procedures, instructions and policies
Uphold high standards of technical quality and excellence
Requirements
Educated to degree level in Electrical Engineering with at least 6 – 8 years’ worth of relevant professional experience
Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience of renewable energy projects
Strong understanding of the GB grid connection process and associated policy framework
Commercial awareness, with the ability to advise clients on contractual and delivery considerations
Proven business development and project management capability
On-site construction experience, including witnessing and commissioning at substations and generation sites is beneficial
Understanding of project finance and M&A markets is beneficial
Knowledge of protection systems, earthing, building services, and SCADA is beneficial
Chartered membership of a relevant professional institution is desirable
CSCS, EUSR SHEA Power or Safety Passport certification are desirable
Nice to have
On-site construction experience, including witnessing and commissioning at substations and generation sites
Understanding of project finance and M&A markets
Knowledge of protection systems, earthing, building services, and SCADA
Chartered membership of a relevant professional institution
CSCS, EUSR SHEA Power or Safety Passport certification