Senior HV Design Engineer in City of Westminster

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Senior High Voltage (HV) Design Engineer to join our Consulting Power, Lighting and Technology team in London / Southeast. With offices in Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol, Cardiff, York, Sheffield and Newcastle, we are open to consider candidates from across the country.

The standard hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, but we offer a range of flexible working practices, including hybrid, part-time and flexible working patterns. With our network of offices across the UK and now Ireland, we are open to discussing working options that match your needs, with the flexibility to change how you work as your life evolves.

What you will be doing:

• We are seeking an experienced High Voltage (HV) Senior Engineer to join our growing engineering team, delivering the design and development of electrical power infrastructure projects across the UK.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in designing HV substation solutions from concept through to detailed design, with a strong preference for candidates who have experience working on Transport for London (TfL) projects or within rail and transportation environments.
• Lead and deliver a portfolio of high voltage schemes.
• Act as a technical team leader, providing advice, guidance and supervision as appropriate to technical teams, operational managers, clients and suppliers.
• Prepare and check designs, calculations, drawings and documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the overarching criteria of quality, cost and programme.
• Responsibility for the commercial success of the projects within their portfolio, controlling budgets and managing the costs associated with the production of deliverables.
• Significantly contribute to and lead the preparation of bids and the general work winning function, taking responsibility for the preparation of technical and commercial offers with accountability to the bid director.

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Incorporated Engineer status (CEng) or working towards professional registration with the IET.
• Strong understanding of power distribution systems and electrical infrastructure.
• Experience producing detailed design documentation and engineering calculations.
• Working knowledge of relevant industry standards including: BS EN standards, IEC standards, DNO and National Grid specifications.
• Experience using engineering design software and CAD tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience delivering projects for Transport for London (TfL).
• Background in rail electrification, traction power, or transport infrastructure.
• Knowledge of LU Standards, TfL Engineering Standards, or Network Rail standards.
• Experience with protection systems, SCADA, and control systems design.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

What we can offer:

• Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.
• Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans, designed to allow you to shine in your career, all in line with your personal ambition.
• Competitive salary and compensation.
• Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey.