Lead Design Engineer in Edinburgh

Lead Design Engineer in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Temporary No working from home possible
TURNER & LOVELL LIMITED

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead electrical design for major HV infrastructure projects and guide multidisciplinary teams.
  • Company: Join a top UK power infrastructure contractor with exciting projects.
  • Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible contract, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with excellent client exposure and long-term project pipeline.
  • Why this job: Take ownership of impactful projects in the energy sector and drive towards Net Zero.
  • Qualifications: Strong background in electrical design and leadership experience in power infrastructure.

Turner Lovell is recruiting for a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join one of the UK's leading power infrastructure contractors, delivering major transmission and distribution projects across a long-term electricity framework. This opportunity would suit an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer, Lead Primary Engineer, or Lead Protection & Control Engineer looking to take technical ownership of a portfolio of major HV infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical delivery of electrical design across a portfolio of HV/EHV infrastructure projects.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to Primary, Protection & Control, Civil and other engineering disciplines.
  • Review, approve and coordinate engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with client specifications and industry standards.
  • Act as the primary technical interface with clients, consultants and internal stakeholders.
  • Resolve complex technical issues and support engineering decision-making throughout project delivery.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities to achieve programme, quality and commercial objectives.
  • Support design assurance, constructability reviews and value engineering initiatives.
  • Provide technical support during procurement, construction, commissioning and project handover.

Key Requirements

  • Strong background in Primary Design, Protection & Control or Electrical Design within the UK transmission or distribution sector.
  • Experience leading the electrical design delivery of multiple concurrent power infrastructure projects.
  • Proven ability to review and approve engineering deliverables while providing technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience working with TSOs, DNOs, ICPs or major utility clients.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

If you're looking for a technically focused leadership role with genuine ownership, client exposure and a long-term pipeline of major UK power projects, we'd be happy to discuss the opportunity further.

Lead Design Engineer in Edinburgh employer: TURNER & LOVELL LIMITED

Turner Lovell is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises safety and innovation in the renewable energy sector. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals on a high-profile Battery Energy Storage System project near Edinburgh, enhancing your skills while contributing to sustainable energy solutions. The company fosters a culture of teamwork and excellence, ensuring that every team member plays a vital role in achieving project success.

TURNER & LOVELL LIMITED

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We think you need these skills to ace Lead Design Engineer in Edinburgh

Electrical Design
Substation Design
Power Infrastructure
Design Management
Technical Leadership
HV/EHV Project Delivery
Engineering Compliance