EDF UK
clean energy
PrincipalEngineeringManager-Electrical&OperationalTechnology
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“Principal Engineering Manager - Electrical & Operational Technology at EDF UK. Skills: technical leadership, engineering excellence, electrical engineering, operational technology. Leading, setting the strategy and developing high-performing electrical engineering and operational technology teams. Setting and maintaining engineering standards and governance across the business”
What You'll Achieve.
help keep engineering excellence central to everything we do; deliver 10GW of low-carbon energy by 2035
Industry & Context.
complex technical decision-making
travel occasionally for meetings or to visit sites in the UK and overseas, full UK driving licence
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience in an engineering leadership role within a relevant industry context, A background in electrical engineering or operational technology, supported by a relevant engineering degree, knowledge of industry frameworks, including commercial, regulatory and political considerations, A proven track record leading teams, delivering programmes and influencing senior stakeholders, The flexibility to travel in the UK and overseas, with a full UK driving licence
What You'll Do.
setting the strategy and developing high-performing electrical engineering and operational technology teams
Setting and maintaining engineering standards and governance across the business
Providing technical leadership across the full asset lifecycle
from development to operations
Acting as a focal point for complex technical decision-making and risk management
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work closely with senior leaders and delivery teams; Building relationships with internal teams, partners and external stakeholders
Communication Scope
influencing senior stakeholders
Process & Methodology
delivering programmes
Full Job Description
Help us shape the future of clean energy through technical leadership that really matters? At EDF Power Solutions, this role puts you at the heart of our net zero ambition, guiding engineering excellence across complex electrical and operational technology environments. The Opportunity Location: We are flexible on location with a mix of remote working and also on site at London/Edinburgh/Durham offices. As Principal Engineering Manager – Electrical & Operational Technology, you’ll lead specialist engineering teams that support renewable projects across their full lifecycle. Your direction will influence safety, quality, capability and technical standards as we grow our renewable portfolio in a competitive, fast-moving market. Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, this role offers flexible working. You can be based from our offices in #London, #Edinburgh or #Durham, combined with remote working. You’ll travel occasionally for meetings or to visit sites in the UK and overseas. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and delivery teams, acting as a technical conscience for the business. From strategic planning to governance and capability building, your expertise will help keep engineering excellence central to everything we do. Who You Are We’re looking for a Principal Engineering Manager – Electrical and Operational Technology who is credible, decisive and comfortable leading in a complex regulatory and commercial environment. You’ll bring strong judgement, technical authority and a passion for safe, high-quality delivery. To be shortlisted, you need to offer… * Experience in an engineering leadership role within a relevant industry context * A background in electrical engineering or operational technology, supported by a relevant engineering degree * Strong knowledge of industry frameworks, including commercial, regulatory and political considerations * A proven track record leading teams, delivering programmes and influencing senior stak
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