Principal Electrical Engineer - HV & EHV Power Infrastructure

London, England

Full Time

Posted October 27, 2026

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The Energy Department is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of power infrastructure required to support Vantage's growth across EMEA.

Vantage is seeking a highly experienced Principal Electrical Engineer - HV & EHV Power Infrastructure to provide technical leadership and engineering assurance for power infrastructure projects from concept and site development through to supporting the delivery and energisation of electrical infrastructure supporting data centre developments throughout EMEA.
Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Energy Optimisation & Delivery, EMEA, this role will serve as a key technical authority within the Energy team, shaping engineering standards, technical strategy and the successful delivery of utility power infrastructure across Vantage's expanding regional portfolio.
The successful candidate will provide engineering oversight across utility connections, transmission and distribution networks, substations, cable systems, protection schemes and associated infrastructure. Working closely with utilities, transmission system operators, EPC contractors, OEMs, consultants and internal stakeholders, they will ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with Vantage standards.
In addition, the role will drive engineering excellence through technical assurance, continuous improvement, standardisation, lessons learned and the evaluation of emerging technologies that support Vantage's long-term energy strategy.

National and international travel will be required.
Approximately 20-30% travel should be expected depending on project location and programme phase.
Candidates should be comfortable travelling to project sites, utility offices, contractor facilities, manufacturing locations, and customer-facing engagements as required.
We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.
Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.
Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.
Vantage does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage.