Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Primary HV Plant Engineer
Location: Remote, UK Wide
Salary: up to £90,000 (based on experience)
Position: Permanent

Turner Lovell are working with a leading UK utility infrastructure contractor to find a Principal Primary HV Plant Engineer who will take a lead role in delivering and overseeing primary plant designs for National Grid and other transmission and distribution substation projects across the UK (33kV-400kV).

This is a great opportunity to enjoy flexible working, take ownership of your work, and make a direct impact on high-profile energy and renewables projects. You\’ll be joining long-term frameworks involving new substations, network upgrades, and grid connection projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end primary HV plant design packages (concept through to construction delivery), including single-line development, primary layouts, and equipment selection and specification.
• Provide technical governance by reviewing, approving, and signing off internal and third-party designs for accuracy, compliance, and constructability.
• Act as the discipline lead for primary plant engineering, mentoring engineers and coordinating with protection and control, civil, cables, and project delivery teams.
• Interface with clients and stakeholders, representing the contractor as the subject matter expert for primary plant design.
• Support procurement activities by preparing technical specifications, evaluating supplier bids, and reviewing manufacturer drawings and documentation.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Significant UK experience delivering primary substation designs at 132kV-400kV (AIS or GIS).
• Strong working knowledge of UK National Grid and Transmission Operator standards and practices.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary coordination, mentor engineers, and manage multiple design workstreams to deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with a track record of successful client and stakeholder engagement.

If this sounds like your next step, please apply or contact Anusha Gopalan ( / 020 4602 7660) for more information.

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