At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HV primary plant design for major electricity projects and mentor engineers.
- Company: Leading engineering contractor in renewable energy and electricity transmission.
- Benefits: Up to £90,000 salary, remote work options, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a growing team with excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on innovative projects while developing your technical leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in HV substation design and proficiency in design software like AutoCAD.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
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.
- Specify and coordinate primary plant equipment including transformers, circuit breakers, disconnectors, instrument transformers and associated interfaces.
- Coordinate closely with civil, protection & control, commissioning and construction teams to ensure fully integrated designs.
- Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews and technical risk assessments.
- Support client meetings and act as a trusted technical representative throughout project delivery.
- Assist with technical procurement activities including equipment specifications and vendor document reviews.
- Provide engineering support during installation, commissioning and project completion where required.
- Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes, quality and technical standards.
Experience delivering HV substation primary plant design, typically across 33kV-400kV projects. Strong knowledge of AIS and/or GIS substations. A solid understanding of electrical clearances, insulation coordination, earthing principles and UK transmission design standards. Previous experience providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers or acting as a lead engineer on complex projects. Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the design lifecycle. Proficiency using AutoCAD, Bentley Substation or similar design software.
This role offers the opportunity to join a growing engineering team where your technical expertise will genuinely influence projects, engineering standards and future team development. If you are looking for a position where you'll have greater technical ownership, remain involved in detailed design, and play a key role in building a growing engineering function, please apply.
