Lead Design Engineer - Hybrid in Birmingham

Lead Design Engineer - Hybrid in Birmingham

Birmingham Full-Time 55000 - 65000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
VIQU IT Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead HV substation design projects and coordinate multidisciplinary design activities.
  • Company: Join a growing company shaping the future of HV engineering.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, visa sponsorship, and opportunities for leadership growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with excellent career progression in a supportive environment.
  • Why this job: Be the first HV design hire and make a real impact from day one.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and strong HV design experience required.

The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.

Lead HV Design Engineer in Ringwood, Birmingham or Widnes. 5 days onsite during probation, then 3 days onsite. Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 (up to £110,000 for exceptional candidates). Visa Sponsorship Available.

Following continued success across the utilities sector, they're bringing HV design capability in-house and are looking for a Lead HV Design Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping the function from day one. This is a rare opportunity to join as the first HV design hire, taking ownership of technical delivery while helping build and develop the future engineering team. The role is ideal for a technically strong HV Design Engineer who still enjoys producing and reviewing designs, but is looking to progress into leadership as the capability grows.

  • Lead the delivery of HV substation design projects, with a focus on Primary Design or Protection & Control.
  • Produce and review HV electrical designs, calculations, schematics, layouts and technical documentation.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities across civil, electrical and external design partners.
  • Act as the technical interface between the business, clients, contractors and design partners.
  • Help establish and grow the company's in-house HV engineering capability.

Requirements:

  • HV Substation Design (33kV-132kV) Primary Design and/or Protection & Control.
  • Electrical calculations, schematics and design documentation.
  • Microsoft Office and engineering/document management tools.
  • Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Strong hands-on HV design experience with the ability to actively produce and review designs.
  • Experience working on utility or substation projects within DNO, IDNO, ICP, Tier 1 contractor or consultancy environments.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to coordinate internal teams and external design partners.

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence.

Lead Design Engineer - Hybrid in Birmingham employer: VIQU IT Recruitment

As a Lead Design Engineer at our company, you will be part of a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to shaping the future of HV design in the utilities sector. We offer a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth, with opportunities for leadership development and technical excellence. Located in Ringwood, Birmingham, or Widnes, our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while ensuring you are integral to our mission of building an in-house HV engineering capability.

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We think you need these skills to ace Lead Design Engineer - Hybrid in Birmingham

HV Substation Design
Primary Design
Protection & Control
Electrical Calculations
Schematic Design
Technical Documentation
Multidisciplinary Coordination