At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HV primary plant design for major electricity projects and mentor engineers.
- Company: Top engineering contractor focused on renewable energy and transmission infrastructure.
- Benefits: Up to £90,000 salary, remote work options, and comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the renewable energy sector while leading innovative engineering projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in HV primary plant design and strong leadership skills.
A leading engineering contractor delivering major electricity transmission and renewable energy infrastructure projects is looking to appoint a Lead HV Primary Plant Design Engineer to support the continued growth of its UK engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys remaining technically hands-on while leading projects, mentoring engineers, and influencing how a growing engineering function develops.
Working across a diverse portfolio of transmission and substation projects, you'll take ownership of primary plant design from concept through detailed design and construction support, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, practical, and technically robust engineering solutions.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the delivery of HV primary plant design for transmission and distribution substations.
- Take technical ownership of multiple design packages from concept through detailed design and construction support.
- Produce and review substation general arrangements, equipment layouts, elevations and associated primary design deliverables.
- Specify and coordinate primary plant equipment including transformers, circuit breakers, disconnectors, instrument transformers and associated interfaces.
- Coordinate closely with civil, protection.
We think you need these skills to ace Lead Electrical Engineer
HV Primary Plant Design
Technical Ownership
Substation Design
Equipment Layouts
Transformers Specification
Circuit Breakers Coordination
Construction Support
